Project Officer – Palyawanungku Palyantjaku Project

People of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged to apply.

• Full time – fixed term for 1 year
  
• Based in Alice Springs with regular travel to NPY communities
  
• Generous Leave Entitlements; free access to Employee Assistance program, further salary packaging benefits.
  

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 Palyawanungku Palyantjaku Program sits within the Child and Family Wellbeing Service which is made up of three programs: Child Nutrition, Child and Family Intensive Support Service (Walytjapiti) 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 regarding improving the quality of life for Anangu children and communities.
The Palyawanungku Palyantjaku Program is focused on finding better ways to support Anangu children and families with many worries.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Project Officer will work alongside the Senior Project Officer and Anangu Project Support Workers in developing and delivering the Palyawanungku Palyantjaku Program. You will help coordinate the activities associated with the projects and provide support to the Senior Project Officer.
This role will be the key interface between the community and the Palyawanungku Palyantjaku Program and will play a crucial role in the co-design process.

ABOUT YOU

You will have the ability to work with a high level of autonomy and an understanding of issues that affect the health and well-being 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. This is an extraordinary opportunity to learn about yourself, another culture and grow professionally at the same time.

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.

TO APPLY

• Please complete the online application form, and submit both a comprehensive covering letter and resume.
• A detailed position description can be found here:Project Officer Palyawanungku Palyantjaku Project
• For initial enquiries about the role, please contact Annelise Alphonse, Senior Project Officer, on 0491 973 801 or visit https://www.npywc.org.au/jobs/
• Please note we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and suitable candidates may be appointed prior to the ad closing.

Due to the number of applications we are only able to respond to candidates who have been shortlisted.