This is a full-time, permanent position living and working in Alice Springs, Central Australia and will include regular travel to remote communities across the NPY Lands.

Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (NPY) Women’s Council was founded by 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 the cross-border regions of Western Australia, South Australia and the Northern Territory. Today, they continue to provide progressive, innovative and evidence-based work in service delivery, advocacy and support.

We are conducting a national talent search – generous relocation assistance, if applicable, annual retention bonus, remote working allowances, impressive leave entitlements and flexible working arrangements will be offered to the successful candidate as part of their package.

As the Team Leader – Youth Services, you will be responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of five, remote Community Youth Programs, with support from the Program Manager and Assistant Manager. You will lead from the front with a ‘hands on’ approach, whilst providing support, supervision and guidance to your program delivery team.

The successful candidate will have a strategic approach, be natural relationship builder and display excellent communication and report writing skills. In addition, you will hold a relevant tertiary qualification in areas such as Sports & Recreation, Youth Work, Social Work or Community Services and preferably have previous experience working at a similar level within remote or regional communities.

The personal qualities for this position include social inclusion, compassion, resilience and determination. You will have a collaborative approach to stakeholder engagement and development, with the ability to engage, listen and deliver excellent service to the remote communities within your region.

If you are a passionate advocate for the rights of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples and community development and have the motivation and commitment to experience working in remote communities, then this may be the right opportunity for you to be an integral part of the Youth Services team.

To be considered for this exciting opportunity you must meet the above criteria, have Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency or full time, unrestricted work rights for Australia and be willing to obtain the relevant clearances and checks that are essential with this role.

For a confidential discussion and more information contact Mark Williams on 0450 311272, for email enquiries please forward in Word format to [email protected] using the subject line: Team Leader, Youth Services - NPY Women’s Council enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and this role may close when a suitable candidate is appointed, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.