Team Leader – Sa

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

Job summary

A leading community organization is seeking a Team Leader based in Alice Springs to help lead youth programs in the NPY region. This role includes the management of youth services, advocacy for community support, and collaboration with Anangu communities, ensuring a positive impact on youth and their families in remote areas.

Benefits

Generous salary package

25 days annual leave

15 days personal leave

Accommodation provided

Company vehicle usage

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in youth work and community services.
• Qualifications in social work or related field are essential.
• Exposure to remote indigenous communities is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead program staff to work with Anangu communities.
• Provide supervision and support to Youth Development Officers.
• Manage funding performance reports and budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Youth Work

Community Development

Relationship Building

Advocacy

Education

Relevant qualifications in social work or community services

Job description

People of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged to apply.Relocation Assistance providedGenerous leave entitlementsBased in Alice Springs with travel to the APY LandsNgaanyatjarra 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.The NPY Women's Council's Youth Service works with children and young people (aged 10-25) and their families living in the NPY region, and is integral to the work we do.

The Youth Service model is based on four key components : Case Management; Leadership and Education; Youth Diversion and Recreation; and Advocacy.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 consists of the following : 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 orientated client centred framework.Advocate for better resourcing and support where there are gaps in services and programs for young people, advocate for social change.ABOUT THE ROLEWe are now recruiting for a Team Leader – SA based in Alice Springs to work alongside the Youth Management team in leading program staff to work with Anangu communities in developing, implementing and reviewing programs and strategies to address the recreational, social and emotional needs of youth on communities.

This role is an integral part of the management team, including supervising staff whilst providing day-to-day delivery of the Youth program.You will ensure Youth Development Officers, Anangu Support Workers and Project Officers in your team are provided with the support, supervision and development they require to be effective in their roles, whilst providing guidance and support to other Youth team special projects.

The role will also be responsible for submissions of funding performance reports, ensuring accurate data collection, and assisting to manage multiple budgets that cross over with other operational services delivered by the team.ABOUT YOUIt is essential for the ideal candidate to have relevant qualifications in either social work, case work, community development or related human services, as well as experience in youth work.

Exposure to remote indigenous communities will be highly regarded.You will be passionate about this type of work, with a willingness and capacity to learn the skill sets you don't yet know.

In this role, you will need to have high energy and be committed to working alongside Anangu.

You will have values that closely align with our guiding principles, be resilient, driven and strong in relationship building.

You will have experience in supervision and can also balance the day-to-day delivery of program work and projects.This is a unique chance to work for an organisation that takes a grassroots approach to community development.

You build lasting relationships within a remote community and get to experience an amazing landscape and part of the world.

This is an extraordinary opportunity to learn about yourself, Anangu culture and to grow professionally at the same time.You will work within a supportive, trauma informed team in an organisation which provides a comprehensive orientation program.

You will receive best practice supervision and professional development that includes vicarious trauma, case management and four-wheel driving training.

We also provide critical incident debriefing and a range of counselling services to support you.In addition to this, we offer a generous remuneration package, an above award salary, salary packaging benefits, 25 days of annual leave, 15 days of personal leave (to care for you and your family) and a retention bonus.

We also provide NPY Women's Council accommodation and use of a company vehicle whilst living remote and travelling.TO APPLY : Please apply via the website : the online application form below, and submit both a comprehensive covering letter and resume.To view the full position description, please click : SA Team Leader –For initial enquiries about the role, please contact Johannes Scheiber – Youth Service Manager on .Please note, we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and a suitable candidate may be appointed prior to closing date.Unlock job insightsSalary match Number of applicants Skills matchYour application will include the following questions : Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?Alice Springs, Alice Springs & Central Australia NT5d agoWomen's Support WorkerCentral Australian Women's Legal Service IncAlice Springs, Alice Springs & Central Australia NT18d agoTasmanian Association of Police and Community Youth Clubs