Disability Project Officer

Ngaanyatjarra Council Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization is seeking a Disability Project Officer for a fixed-term position in Alice Springs. The role involves collaboration to enhance independence for individuals with disabilities. Essential qualifications include experience in disability services and the ability to work across cultures. The position offers a competitive salary, relocation assistance, and generous leave provisions.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Salary packaging benefits

32 days annual leave

Company vehicle for remote travel

Qualifications

• Experience working with NPYWC staff and following directions.
• Experience in community development or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Support increasing independence and participation of people with disabilities.
• Work in partnership with an Aboriginal Disability Project Officer.

Skills

Tertiary qualifications or extensive experience in disability

Understanding of Aboriginal issues

Ability to work cross-culturally

Job description

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

Position: Disability Project Officer (Fixed-Term)

Location: Alice Springs, with regular travel to NPY Communities

Hours: Full Time (38 hours per week)

Relocation Assistance: Provided

About Us: Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (NPY) Council was founded and is led, governed, and directed by women from the NPY region. It was created to give a voice to women across 26 desert communities in Western Australia, South Australia, and the Northern Territory. We deliver progressive, innovative, and evidence-based services in advocacy, support, and service delivery.

About the Team: The Tjungu (together) team provides support, advocacy, and care coordination to people with disabilities, the elderly, and their carers and families. The program emphasizes collaboration, recognizing the overlap of aged, disability, and mental health issues, and supports the rights of older Anangu people and people with disabilities to live in their communities, maintaining family, relationships, and spiritual and physical connections with country.

About the Role: We are seeking a Disability Project Officer to join our Tjungu Team on a fixed-term contract based in Alice Springs. The role involves working in partnership with an Aboriginal Disability Project Officer to support increasing independence and participation of people with disabilities in community life.

About You: You should have tertiary qualifications or extensive experience in disability, human services, community development, or related fields. An understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal people with disabilities in remote areas and the ability to work cross-culturally are essential. Experience working with NPYWC staff and following directions is also required.

We offer a competitive salary package, including an above-award salary, salary packaging benefits, 32 days (pro-rata) of annual leave, 15 days (pro-rata) of personal leave, use of a company vehicle for remote travel, and travel allowances.

To Apply: Complete the application form on our website. For initial inquiries, contact Kim McRae at 08. Please note that due to high application volume, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The full Position Description is available on our website.

Application Questions: How many years' experience do you have as a project officer? Which statement best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years' experience do you have as a Disability Carer? Please include any relevant details if you report this ad as fraudulent, misleading, or discriminatory.

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