People of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Permanent, full Time position
- Based in Alice Springs with some travel to the NPY Lands as required
- Relocation assistance provided
- Generous leave entitlements
- Salary packaging benefits
ABOUT US
Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (NPY) Women’s Council was founded and is still led, governed and directed by women from the NPY region. It was created to give a voice to women across 26 desert communities in the cross-border regions of Western Australia, South Australia and the Northern Territory. Today, we continue to provide progressive, innovative and evidence-based work in service delivery, advocacy and support.
At its core NPY Women’s Council is about family and community – walytja. Our purpose is to work with women, children and their families of the Ngaanyatjarra, Pitjantjatjara and Yankunytjatjara region in central Australia. Our role is to work side by side and help increase their capacity to lead safe and healthy lives with improved life choices.
ABOUT THE TEAM
The Child and Family Wellbeing Service is made up of three programs; Child Nutrition, Walytjapiti Family Support and Child Advocacy.
The primary focus of the Child and Family Wellbeing Service (CFWS) is to deliver targeted, efficient and effective community services within the NPY region, seeking the best possible outcomes with regard to improving the quality of life for Anangu children and communities.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Child Advocacy position was created due to the noticeable increase in families seeking assistance from NPY Women’s Council (NPYWC) programs and staff to negotiate the Child Protection system.
The position works primarily with families where children have been removed, advocating for families in regard to: access arrangements and support; legal assistance; information gathering; kinship carer identification; referrals out and reunification support.
ABOUT YOU
You will have tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Advocacy, Law or Community Development and / or relevant experience with an understanding of the issues that affect the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people in remote communities.
This is a unique chance to work for an organisation that takes a grassroots approach to community development. You will have the privilege of working closely alongside Anangu families and communities and get to experience an amazing landscape and part of the world.
You will receive a comprehensive orientation program as well as best practice supervision and professional development that includes vicarious trauma, case management and four-wheel drive training. We also provide critical incident debriefing and a range of counselling services to support you.
In addition to this, we offer above award remuneration, salary packaging benefits, generous leave entitlements to care for you and your family as well as a retention bonus. We also provide NPYWC accommodation and use of a company vehicle whilst travelling.
TO APPLY
- To apply please complete the online application form below and submit a comprehensive covering letter and resume
- For a detailed position description please click here:Child Advocacy Officer
- For initial enquiries please contact the HR team on recruitment@npywc.org.au
We are committed to building a respectful and inclusive workplace, appointing the best person for the role, supporting diversity. All information will be held in the strictest of confidence.
