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

• Unique leadership opportunity within the Tjanpi Desert Weavers program
• Full time position
• Relocation Assistance provided

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

Tjanpi Desert Weavers (Tjanpi) was initiated by NPY Women’s Council (NPYWC) in 1995 in response to an expressed need by Anangu women for meaningful and culturally appropriate employment. The Tjanpi team is made up of 8 staff who support this social enterprise within Alice Springs and in the communities.

Since 1995, Tjanpi (meaning ‘dry grass’) has evolved into a vital and dynamic Indigenous social enterprise of NPYWC and enables women on the lands to earn a regular income from selling their fibre art. More than 400 Aboriginal women artists across 350,000 square kilometres of the Central and Western Desert region of Australia come together on country to create beautiful, intricate and whimsical fibre art.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Assistant Manager works closely with the Manager in the overall development, co-ordination and implementation of the Tjanpi program as detailed in the Strategic Business Plan. This role will be a combination of providing strategic input, people management/leadership and managing the day-to-day delivery of the program.

This role will oversee the supervision and support of the Sales and Marketing team and a growing Anangu workforce who help deliver services to fibre artists across the tri-state region.

Particular focus is given to enhancing service delivery across the tri-state border region by maintaining key strategic partnerships as well as improving data collection systems to measure the impact of our activities for key stakeholders across our region.

ABOUT YOU

This role will suit an experienced and strategic people leader with a passion for the arts. You will have experience working with funding and grants, and an understanding of and commitment to the ideals and principles of a social enterprise. You should also have knowledge of the Aboriginal and contemporary art markets and demonstrated experience working in remote communities.

We offer a range of benefits and you will join a diverse and inclusive organisation in an environment and landscape unique to Australia. NPY Women’s Council was founded and is still led today by women from the NPY region and you will be part of something much more significant than just a job.

Underpinning this will be a competitive, above award based salary, superannuation, salary packaging benefits, 5 weeks of annual leave, 3 days of additional leave, annual retention bonus and generous personal leave to care for you and your family. We also provide a robust orientation program and ongoing support and supervision.

A position description is attached.