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People of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged to apply.Permanent full time positionBased in Alice Springs with travel to NPY landsGenerous Leave Entitlements; free access to Employee Assistance program, further salary packaging benefits.Relocation Assistance providedTotal Remuneration: $114,628.39 $131,098.35per annum (including superannuation, retention bonus, salary packaging benefits). All remote travel will also accrue Travel AllowanceABOUT USAt its core NPY Womens Council is about family and community Walytja. Our purpose is to work with women, children and their families of the Ngaanyatjarra, Pitjantjatjara and Yankunytjatjara region in central Australia. Our role is to work side by side and help increase their capacity to lead safe and healthy lives with improved life choices.ABOUT THE TEAMThe Child and Family Wellbeing Service covers a number of program areas that include therapeutic targeted family support for children and their families at risk of child protection intervention; Child Nutrition & Development services focussed on addressing growth faltering in children aged 0-5 and advocacy and kinship services for A n angu who have an interface with the child protection services across the tri-state region.This role is to lead programs relating to child advocacy and kinship services across the NPY Region. The Team Leader will support Child Advocacy Officers, Kinship Case Managers and Support Workers to effectively deliver the program in a number of remote communities across the NPY region.ABOUT THE ROLEYou will supervise a team of Case Managers who are supporting kinship care placements in the APY lands and Child Advocacy Officers who are supporting parents and families who have had their children removed by CP to have a fair and just process which includes advocating for ATSICPP to be upheld & access & reunification to be achieved. You will lead the team to develop and deliver services that are strength based and trauma informed, and that best meet the needs of A n angu families living in the NPY region.This role will also work closely with A n angu communities, NPYWC Directors, members and client families. In addition, the position will work with a wide range of internal and external service providers and stakeholders and include report writing, submissions & advocacy activities.The position reports to the Child & Family Wellbeing Services Manager.ABOUT YOUYou will have a background in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling or Community Development and/or relevant experience.This is a unique chance to work for an organisation that takes a grassroots approach to community development. You will have the privilege of working closely alongside A n angu families and communities and get to experience an amazing landscape and part of the world. This is an extraordinary opportunity to learn about yourself, another culture and grow professionally at the same time.You will receive a comprehensive orientation program as well as best practice supervision and professional development that includes vicarious trauma, case management and four-wheel drive training. We also provide critical incident debriefing and a range of counselling services to support you.TO APPLYPlease complete the online application form, and submit both a comprehensive covering letter and resume.For initial enquiries about the role, please contact Gemma Harvey, Manager CFWS (08 8958 2366).Please note we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and suitable candidates may be appointed prior to the ad closing.Due to the number of applications we are only able to respond to candidates who have been shortlisted.Application* Full name* EmailPhone (optional)* Eligibility to work in Australia I am a Citizen or Permanent Resident I have a Work Visa or Work Permit I require sponsorship* Are you of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent? Yes No* Do you hold a current Australian driver''s licence? Yes No* Are you licensed to operate a manual vehicle? Yes No* NPYWC requires all employees to hold the relevant state or territories'' clearances. Are you willing to undertake a Working with Children check if required for your role? Yes No* Are you willing to undertake a National Police Check? Yes No* What is your highest level of completed education?* What is your motivation behind wanting to apply for this position?* What is your level of experience working with Aboriginal and/or people from different cultural backgrounds who may have English as their second language?* Attach Cover Letter* Attach Resume* Where did you see this vacancy?SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTERTHIS WEBSITE MAY CONTAIN THE NAMES, IMAGES AND STORIES OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE PASSED AWAY #J-18808-Ljbffr