Description:
NPY Women’s Council Domestic and Family Violence Service (DFVS) supports Anangu women and due to the nature of this role, applicants are required to be female.
- 5 weeks of annual leave plus additional leave
- Relocation assistance available
- 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
This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful difference, the SA Team Leader manages a small team of frontline domestic and family violence workers.
You will be responsible for:
- Supervision of caseworkers who service the SA communities in our region
- Supervision of Intake and Assessment Officers who respond to urgent requests for support via our freecall referral line or in-person presentation at our office
- Developing and maintaining relationships for coordinated and collaborative service delivery in SA
- Working in close collaboration with the NT/WA Team Leader
- Participating in the broader management of the DFVS via the leadership team
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Understanding and knowledge of trauma-informed case management in domestic violence and related contexts
- Understanding of holistic, relational approaches to service delivery for Aboriginal communities
- Familiarity with the criminal justice system and domestic violence laws
- Ability to integrate community development strategies in practice with individuals and groups
- Strong interpersonal, conflict resolution, negotiation, and advocacy skills, with experience in team collaboration
- Proficient in leadership, communication, organisational skills, and using client databases, with experience in group facilitation
- Willingness to travel to remote communities when required.
Desirable
- Experience providing professional clinical supervision for practitioners.
- Experience working in Central Australia.
- Western Desert language skills or willingness to learn.
TO APPLY
- Please submit a cover letter and resume addressing the selection criteria.
- For more information, including position description please visit NPY website: https://www.npywc.org.au/employment /
- For initial inquiries please email recruitment@npywc.org.au
- Applications will be assessed as they are received.