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NPY Women's Council
Manager – Youth Services
Alice Springs
FULL TIME
October 22, 2024
People of Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged to apply.
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, we continue to provide progressive, innovative and evidence-based work in service delivery, advocacy and support.
NPY Women’s Council follows strong values and high principles that guide our work. We provide a comprehensive orientation program, best practice supervision, professional development that includes vicarious trauma training, 4WD training, first aid training and more, as well as free and confidential counselling services to support you.
ABOUT THE TEAM
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. The Youth Service model is based on four key components: case management, leadership and education, youth diversion and recreation, and advocacy and collaboration.
The main activities of the NPYWC Youth Program are to:
This is a unique opportunity to work for an organisation that takes a grassroots approach to community development, and to lead a passionate team that makes a real difference to the lives of young people in Central Australia.
The Manager role is responsible for the overall operation of the Youth program, including the development, coordination, implementation and evaluation of activities. The Manager also provides mentoring, support, supervision and development to staff as well as nurturing a high performing, professional, productive and harmonious team. The Youth Services Manager is also part of the NPYWC Leadership team and participates in senior management meetings and relevant activities.
ABOUT YOU
You are passionate about working with and for children and young people, and you have a deep knowledge and understanding of the issues that affect youth in Central Australia. You will also have extensive experience managing and leading teams, as well as experience at a senior level in the delivery of human services, preferably in Indigenous youth programs.
We offer a range of benefits and you will join a diverse and inclusive organization in an environment and landscape unique to Australia. We encourage support, ongoing development and connections in your work and give you the autonomy that creates a culture of trust. You will also receive a comprehensive orientation program, best practice supervision and flexible working arrangements.
Underpinning this will be a competitive, above-award salary, superannuation, salary packaging benefits, 5 weeks of annual leave, 3 weeks of personal leave (to care for you and your family), and generous additional leave benefits. We also provide access to an Employee Assistance Program for independent and confidential counselling.
TO APPLY
- Permanent full time role
- Relocation assistance provided
- Generous leave and benefits
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, we continue to provide progressive, innovative and evidence-based work in service delivery, advocacy and support.
NPY Women’s Council follows strong values and high principles that guide our work. We provide a comprehensive orientation program, best practice supervision, professional development that includes vicarious trauma training, 4WD training, first aid training and more, as well as free and confidential counselling services to support you.
ABOUT THE TEAM
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. The Youth Service model is based on four key components: case management, leadership and education, youth diversion and recreation, and 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.
- Develop specialised projects to meet the needs of young people across the NPY region.
This is a unique opportunity to work for an organisation that takes a grassroots approach to community development, and to lead a passionate team that makes a real difference to the lives of young people in Central Australia.
The Manager role is responsible for the overall operation of the Youth program, including the development, coordination, implementation and evaluation of activities. The Manager also provides mentoring, support, supervision and development to staff as well as nurturing a high performing, professional, productive and harmonious team. The Youth Services Manager is also part of the NPYWC Leadership team and participates in senior management meetings and relevant activities.
ABOUT YOU
You are passionate about working with and for children and young people, and you have a deep knowledge and understanding of the issues that affect youth in Central Australia. You will also have extensive experience managing and leading teams, as well as experience at a senior level in the delivery of human services, preferably in Indigenous youth programs.
We offer a range of benefits and you will join a diverse and inclusive organization in an environment and landscape unique to Australia. We encourage support, ongoing development and connections in your work and give you the autonomy that creates a culture of trust. You will also receive a comprehensive orientation program, best practice supervision and flexible working arrangements.
Underpinning this will be a competitive, above-award salary, superannuation, salary packaging benefits, 5 weeks of annual leave, 3 weeks of personal leave (to care for you and your family), and generous additional leave benefits. We also provide access to an Employee Assistance Program for independent and confidential counselling.
TO APPLY
- To apply, please complete the online application below and submit both a comprehensive covering letter and resume.
- For initial enquiries about the role, please contact the People and Workplace Services Team on 08 8958 2329.
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