Child Advocacy Officer

4 days ago

Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia NPY Women's Council Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

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

  • Permanent, full- time position
  • Based in Alice Springs with some travel to the NPY Lands as required
  • Generous leave entitlements; free access to Employee Assistance program; further salary packaging benefits
  • Relocation assistance provided

ABOUT US

Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (NPY) Women's Council was founded by 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.

At its core, NPY Women's 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 TEAM

The Child and Family Wellbeing Service is made up of three programs; Child Nutrition, Walytjapiti Family Support and Child Advocacy.

The primary focus of the Child and Family Wellbeing Service (CFWS) is to deliver targeted, efficient and effective community services within the NPY region, seeking the best possible outcomes with regard to improving the quality of life for Anangu children and communities.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Child Advocacy position was created due to the noticeable increase in families seeking assistance from NPY Women's Council (NPYWC) programs and staff to negotiate the Child Protection system.

The position works primarily with families where children have been removed, advocating for families in regard to: access arrangements and support; legal assistance; information gathering; kinship carer identification; referrals out and reunification support.

ABOUT YOU

You will hold qualifications in Social Work Advocacy, Law or Community Development, or have relevant experience. You will have demonstrated case management or community development experience with families and children.

This is a unique opportunity to work for an organisation that takes a grassroots approach to community development. You will have the privilege of working closely alongside Anangu families and communities and experience an extraordinary landscape and part of the world.

You'll receive a comprehensive orientation program as well as best-practice supervision and professional development, including training in vicarious trauma, case management, and four-wheel driving. We also provide critical incident debriefing and access to a range of counselling services to support you.

In addition, we offer:

  • Above award remuneration
  • Salary packaging benefits
  • Retention bonus
  • NPYWC accommodation when travelling to communities
  • Use of a company vehicle while travelling

FURTHER INFORMATION AND HOW TO APPLY

To apply,

  • submit both a comprehensive covering letter and resume.
  • For initial enquiries about the role, please contact Gemma Harvey, Manager – Child and Family Wellbeing Service, on
  • Please note: We will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis, and a suitable candidate may be appointed prior to the closing date.

  • Case Worker Aged Care Advocacy

    3 days ago

    Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia Catholic Care Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

    SCHADS Above Award Grade 4 - $88,980 plus superannuation & salary packagingRelocation assistance offered up to $3000 and two weeks of accommodationFull time permanent position based in Alice Springs, NTCatholicCare NT Employee BenefitsRelocation assistance offered up to $3,000 + two-weeks accommodationAbove award salarySix weeks annual leave plus two weeks...

  • Nurse Child Health

    4 days ago

    Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia CENTRAL AUSTRALIAN ABORIGINAL CONGRESS Full time $108,225 - $115,615 per year

    Base Salary: $108,225 - $115,615 (p.a.)Maximum Term contractFemale Identified PositionSeveral PositionsWorking with Central Australian Aboriginal Congress not only offers rewarding career options, but a wide range of employee benefits including;Competitive salaries, Generous salary packagingSix (6) weeks' annual leaveA strong commitment to Professional...

  • Policy Officer

    3 days ago

    Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia AMSANT Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

    Work hours: Full-Time/Part-Time (0.8 – 1 FTE), Monday-Friday 08:00am - 04:30pmLocation: Darwin/Alice SpringsSalary: $108, – $ 121, p.a + 12% SuperannuationAbout The OrganisationAMSANT is the peak body for Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services in the Northern Territory and advocates for equity in health, focusing on supporting the provision of...

  • Aboriginal Liaison Officer

    3 weeks ago

    Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia NT Health Full time

    OverviewVacancy Number: 030338Agency: Department of HealthNumber of Vacancies: 2Work Unit: Hospital Resource Coordination - Aboriginal Engagement and StrategyLocation: Alice SpringsPrimary Objective: The Aboriginal Liaison Officer contributes to the provision of culturally appropriate health service provision to Aboriginal patients and their families at the...

  • Aboriginal Liaison Officer

    3 weeks ago

    Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia NT Health Full time

    OverviewVacancy Number: 030338Agency: Department of HealthNumber of Vacancies: 2Work Unit: Hospital Resource Coordination - Aboriginal Engagement and StrategyLocation: Alice SpringsPrimary Objective: The Aboriginal Liaison Officer contributes to the provision of culturally appropriate health service provision to Aboriginal patients and their families at the...

  • Chief Executive Officer

    4 weeks ago

    Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia Hender Consulting Full time

    Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance Northern Territory Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance Northern Territory (AMSANT) is the peak body for Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHSs) in the Northern Territory.It advocates for health equity and supports the provision of high-quality, culturally safe, comprehensive primary health care...

  • Case Worker

    4 days ago

    Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia CatholicCare NT Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

    CatholicCare NT Employee BenefitsFixed-term Contract to 30 June 2026 Relocation assistance offered up to $3,000 two-weeks accommodation Above award salary Six weeks annual leave plus two weeks personal leave Salary packaging option (up to $15,900 p/a, plus additional as a Remote Area Benefit) Staff rewards program with savings and discounts at over 450...

  • Counsellor -Community Engagement Officer (Alice Springs)

    3 days ago

    Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia Relationships Australia NT Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

    Position StatementThe Counsellor/Community Engagement Officer is responsible for delivery of client services within the Redress Scheme Support Service (RSSS). The role is to provide access to trauma-informed and culturally appropriate support that assists people who have experienced institutional childhood sexual abuse to engage with the National Redress...

  • Case Manager

    3 days ago

    Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia Central Australian Aboriginal Congress Full time $104,539 - $142,605 per year

    ­­­­­Base Salary: $104,539 - $117,058 (p.a.)Total Effective Package: $128,394 - $142,605 (p.a.)*Full-Time, maximum term contract availableWorking withCentral Australian Aboriginal Congress not only offers rewarding career options, but a wide range of employee benefits including;Competitive salariesSix (6) weeks' annual leaveGenerous salary packagingA...

  • Case Manager

    3 days ago

    Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia CENTRAL AUSTRALIAN ABORIGINAL CONGRESS Full time $104,539 - $142,605 per year

    Base Salary: $104,539 - $117,058 (p.a.)Total Effective Package: $128,394 - $142,605 (p.a.)*Full-Time, maximum term contract availableWorking with Central Australian Aboriginal Congress not only offers rewarding career options, but a wide range of employee benefits including;Competitive salariesSix (6) weeks' annual leaveGenerous salary packagingA strong...