Senior Project Officer Elder Care Support

2 weeks ago


Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia NPY Women's Council Full time $100,000 - $120,000 per year

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

  • Full-time, fixed term until 30 June 2026
  • 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, their carers & families. Tjungu philosophy and principles support the right of older Anangu and Yarnangu, and people with disabilities to live in their communities so that family and relationships can be maintained and spiritual and physical connections with country are continued. The Tjungu Team provides advocacy, accessible information, equipment, respite care and other support suitable to the needs of our clients who reside in 26 Aboriginal communities of the cross-border region of South Australia, Western Australia and the Northern Territory.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The role Senior Project Officer Elder Care Support will support Anangu Aged Care Connectors (ACC) in all aspects of their work including; to identify clients and to navigate access to appropriate local aged care support services.
This role will assist clients to understand their aged care service entitlements, including My Aged Care registration, contractual arrangements and costs, and will help ensure Elders and their family are well-prepared for plan reviews and outcomes. This role will liaise with aged care Assessors to ensure Elders are well-supported throughout the assessment process.
Underpinning the role are two key work practices: cultural safety and trauma informed practice. The Senior Project Officer Elder Care Support will work closely with Anangu Aged Care Connectors to support clients and families.

ABOUT YOU

You will have relevant tertiary qualifications or extensive relevant experience in administration & community development or related human services work. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust with community and demonstrated understanding of the principles of person-centered care and trauma-informed practice.

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.

TO APPLY

  • submit both a covering letter and resume.
  • A full Position Description is attached here: Senior Project Officer Elder Care Support
  • For initial enquiries about the role, please contact Kim McRae (Manager) on
Due to the number of applications we are only able to respond to candidates who have been shortlisted.

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