Intake and Assessment Officer

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
• Permanent – full time position
• 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

As one of three Intake and Assessment Officers, you will work as part of a dynamic and dedicated team of multi-disciplinary professionals who are passionate about supporting women's agency and safety.

You will provide short-term (up to two weeks) support for Anangu women from the NPY Lands experiencing, or at risk of, domestic and family violence.

You will complete risk assessments, safety planning and referrals for clients both over the phone and in person in the DFVS office in Alice Springs.

You will be supported by an onsite Team Leader and participate in regular reflective practice and group supervision to ensure you feel supported and equipped to provide best practice trauma-informed and culturally safe care.

ABOUT YOU

You will have qualifications in Social Work, Counselling, Psychology, Community Services 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,

• submit both a comprehensive covering letter and resume.
• For initial enquiries about the role, please email Heather Smith – Manager DFVS, on
• Please note, we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and a suitable candidate may be appointed prior to closing date.