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

• Full-time, fixed term position in the Tjungu team
• Generous leave benefits
• Relocation Assistance provided

Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (NPY) 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 Tjungu (together) team provides support, advocacy and case management to ngaltutjara tjuta – people with disabilities, elderly people, and their carers & families.Tjungu was chosen as the title for the program to reflect the fact that aged, disability and mental health issues often overlap and require workers and families to meet these challenges together.Tjungu philosophy and principles support the rights of older Anangu people and people with disabilities to live in their community so that family and relationships can be maintained and spiritual and physical connections with country are continued.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Project Officer will support families, parents and carers of young (aged 0-8 years) First Nations children with newly identified disability or emerging developmental concerns, irrespective of whether they are eligible for a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) individually funded package. This project will contribute to fill a significant and urgent gap in supports and services to First Nations families, parents and carers of children with disability or developmental concern in the NPY Lands as the number of existing providers and services available are highly restricted and limited due to the geographical location, necessary expertise, networks and community trust required in delivering this activity. This project will support the Closing the Gap Target 4 – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children thrive in their early years. It will also complement the National Early Childhood Program for Children.

ABOUT YOU

You will have relevant tertiary qualifications and extensive experience in the field of disability or human services, community development or a related discipline, or extensive relevant experience.

In addition to this we offer a generous remuneration package. You will receive an above award salary, salary packaging benefits, 5 weeks of annual leave and 15 days of personal leave. We also provide use of a company vehicle when travelling remotely along with travel allowance.

A position description is attached.