Kulintja Palyaringkunytjaku (Kp) Project Officer

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

Job summary

Ngaanyatjarra Council Group seeks a KP Project Officer to work with youth aged 10-25 across the NPY region. The role involves supporting youth activities and initiatives focused on mental health and well-being, providing case management, and advocating for resource improvements. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications in social or youth work, and experience in remote Indigenous communities is preferred.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Accommodation for Remote Living

Company Vehicle for Travel

25 Days Annual Leave

15 Days Personal Leave

Retention Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in youth work or community development.
• Understanding issues affecting Aboriginal youth in remote areas.
• Ability to work cross-culturally with Anangu communities.

Responsibilities

• Support youth workers in delivering activities for young people.
• Advocate for better resources and programs for youth.
• Provide case management support using client-centered frameworks.

Skills

Youth Work

Community Development

Cross-Cultural Communication

Education

Qualifications in Social Work or Related Human Services

Job description

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

Position: Full Time - Fixed term for 1 year

Relocation Assistance: Provided

Location: Based in Alice Springs with frequent travel to the NPY Lands

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.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The NPY Women's Council Youth Service works with children and young people aged 10-25 and their families.

Our service model includes case management, leadership and education, youth diversion and recreation, as well as advocacy and collaboration.

The main activities of the NPYWC Youth Program are to:

• Work with young people and their communities to provide enjoyable, educational recreation activities.
• Provide case management support to young people and their families using a family-oriented, client-centered framework.
• Advocate for better resourcing and support where there are gaps in services and programs for young people, and for social change.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Kulintja Palyaringkunytjaku (KP) Project Officer will support NPYWC youth workers and local support workers to deliver activities for young people aged 10–25 and their families across the NPY region, focusing on topics such as mental health, well-being, healthy relationships, substance use, and other key issues identified by Anangu communities.

ABOUT YOU

The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications in social work, youth work, community development, or related human services, along with experience in youth work.

Exposure to remote indigenous communities will be highly regarded.

You should have an understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal people in remote communities, particularly youth, and the ability to work in a cross-cultural environment, including partnering with Anangu communities and staff, and following guidance from Anangu Management.

You will work within a supportive, trauma-informed team in an organization that provides comprehensive orientation, supervision, and professional development, including training on vicarious trauma, case management, and four-wheel driving.

Additional support includes critical incident debriefing and counseling services.

We offer a competitive remuneration package, above award salary, salary packaging benefits, 25 days annual leave, 15 days personal leave, a retention bonus, accommodation, and a company vehicle for remote living and travel.

TO APPLY

Please apply via our website by submitting a cover letter and resume. A full position description is available online.

For initial inquiries, contact Youth Manager Johannes Scheiber at 08 [phone number].

JOB APPLICATION QUESTIONS

Applicants will be asked about their right to work in Australia, their experience as a project officer, and any relevant details if reporting the ad as fraudulent, misleading, or discriminatory.