Community Education & Advocacy Project Officer

Ngaanyatjarra Council Group; Gauteng; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community organization seeks a Community Education & Advocacy Project Officer in Alice Springs to lead the Disability Advocacy Project. The role involves coordinating support services, working cross-culturally, and advocating for individuals with disabilities. The position offers a generous remuneration package and numerous benefits for the right candidate.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance Provided

Above award salary

Salary packaging benefits

32 days of annual leave (pro-rata)

15 days of personal leave (pro-rata)

Company vehicle for remote travel

Travel allowance

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' experience in a health, community services, or related field.
• Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and develop the Disability Advocacy Project.
• Provide advocacy and support services to individuals and groups.
• Identify broader issues from casework and raise them with service providers.

Skills

Cross-cultural communication

Advocacy and support

Collaboration

Education

Tertiary qualifications in health or community services

Job description

Community Education & Advocacy Project Officer

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

Position Type: Fixed Term – until 30 June

Location: Based in Alice Springs with regular travel to NPY region

Additional Benefits: Relocation Assistance Provided

About Us

Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (NPY) 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.

About the Team

The Tjungu (together) team provides support, advocacy, and care coordination to ngaltutjara tjuta – people with disabilities, elderly people, and their carers & families.

Tjungu was chosen as the title for the program to reflect the fact that aged, disability, and mental health issues often overlap and require workers and families to meet these challenges together.

The Tjungu philosophy and principles support the rights of older Anangu people and people with disabilities to live in their community so that family and relationships can be maintained, and spiritual and physical connections with country are continued.

About the Role

The Project Officer works in a malparara partnership with an Anangu Project Officer. Together, they are responsible for the coordination and development of the Disability Advocacy Project.

The project aims to provide support and representation to people with disabilities through:

1. Providing culturally appropriate advocacy and support services to individuals and groups.
2. Identifying broader issues from casework and raising these with relevant service providers and Government Departments.
3. Linking with NPY Women's Council services and other organizations to coordinate and improve services to aged and people with disabilities.

About You

You will have tertiary qualifications and/or a minimum of three years' experience in a health, community services, or related field.

You will also have the ability to work in a cross-cultural environment, including working in partnership with other NPYWC staff and taking direction.

We offer a generous remuneration package, including an above award salary, salary packaging benefits, 32 days (pro-rata) of annual leave, and 15 days (pro-rata) of personal leave.

Additional benefits include the use of a company vehicle when travelling remotely and a travel allowance.

How to Apply

Please apply via our website with a comprehensive cover letter and resume. A full position description is also available on our website.

For initial enquiries about the role, please contact Kim McRae, Tjungu Manager, at 08 [phone number].

Due to the number of applications, we can only respond to shortlisted candidates.

Application Questions

• How do your skills match this job?
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years' experience do you have as a project officer?
• Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?

Location: Alice Springs, NT

Department: Department of Children and Families

Posted: 1 day ago