Legal Services Scoping Project Officer – Domestic and Family Violence Service

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

• Due to the nature of this role, applicants are required to be female
• Full time, 6-month fixed term position (or part-time by negotiation)
• 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 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 NPY Women's Council Domestic and Family Violence Service (DFVS) supports Anangu women from the Ngaanyatjarra, Pitjantjatjara and Yankunytjatjara lands who are experiencing domestic and family violence. The service operates across the Central Desert tri-state region, incorporating communities in NT, SA and WA. DFVS provides immediate crisis response support via our team of Intake and Assessment Officers, who provide short-term intensive support via our freecall referral line. DFVS also employ a team of caseworkers who support a caseload of women over the medium- to long-term, and make regular visits to remote communities. DFVS also incorporates a community programs team which provides specialist support (e.g. legal advocacy), and brings together Anangu women with lived experience of DV to provide cultural guidance to our workers, and to engage in healing and primary prevention work in their own communities. DFVS work from a trauma-informed, culturally safe model and centre the agency of Anangu women in all our work. You can find more detail about our way of working in the Strengthening Community Capacity to End Violence Framework:

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting directly to the DFVS Manager, the Legal Services Scoping Project Officer (LSSPO) will undertake a six-month consultation and research project to assess and evaluate appropriate models for DFVS to deliver Legal Assistance Services (LAS) to Anangu women from the NPY region experiencing domestic and family violence.

The project will involve, at a minimum, consulting with Anangu clients and other stakeholders; considering the implications of operating across three legal jurisdictions; analysing data collected by DFVS in relation to the need for LAS across the region; and completing cost modelling for different options.

The main deliverable for this project is a report which includes detail about viable LAS delivery options, including an implementation plan for each option; a detailed cost estimate for implementation and delivery within the scope of DFVS' funding; and a recommended option (with the necessary supporting information)

DFVS work from a trauma-informed, culturally safe model and centre the agency of Anangu women in all our work. You can find more detail about our way of working in the Strengthening Community Capacity to End Violence Framework:

ABOUT YOU

You will have qualifications in Social Work, Project Management, Law and / or relevant experience and demonstrated case management or community development 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 Anangu families and communities and get to experience an amazing landscape and part of the world.

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.

In addition to this, we offer above award remuneration, salary packaging benefits, generous leave entitlements to care for you and your family as well as a retention bonus. We also provide NPYWC accommodation and use of a company vehicle whilst travelling.

FURTHER INFORMATION AND HOW TO APPLY

• To apply, please complete the online application below and submit both a comprehensive covering letter and resume.
• To view the full position description, please click here: Legal Service Scoping Project Officer Position Description
• For initial enquiries about the role, please contact Heather Smith, DFVS Manager, on
• Please note, we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and a suitable candidate may be appointed prior to closing date.