• Based in Alice Springs with travel to NPY region 
• Accommodation provided
• 5 weeks of annual leave plus additional leave
• Relocation Assistance provided
• Annual retention bonus
• Salary packaging benefits

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

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 ROLE

The Assistant Manager works closely with the Manager in the overall development, co-ordination and implementation of the Child & Family Wellbeing Service. This role will be a combination of providing strategic input, people management/leadership and managing the day-to-day delivery of the Service.

This role will oversee the supervision and support of three Team Leaders who help deliver and lead on the ground Child & Family Wellbeing services across the tristate region.

The services are delivered by a variety of professionals that include Social Workers, Community Development Workers, Nutritionists and Anangu Workers.

In addition, this role will oversee relevant projects, research and advocacy initiatives.

ABOUT YOU

You will have relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Community Development, related human services or health qualification with extensive experience in staff supervision and support. You will also demonstrated experience in complex case management and in particular, oversight of case management services for children and their families.

Additionally, you will be able to align with the values and principles upheld by NPY Women’s Council, contributing to a culturally sensitive and supportive work environment. A willingness to participate in comprehensive orientation, best practice supervision, and ongoing professional development, including vicarious trauma training, is essential.

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For initial enquiries please email on [email protected] using the subject line: Assistant Manager - Alice Springs enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Due to the number of applications, we are only able to respond to candidates who have been shortlisted

A position description is attached.