RJCP Coordinator
Job No:
60963
Location:
Tjuntjuntjara - Spinifex Lands, WA
- Unique opportunity to coordinate an RJCP Program within remote Western Australian Aboriginal communities!
- Experience the Tjuntjuntjara Community - a special and spectacular part of Australia that most people will never see!
- Attractive salary package of $127,896 including base salary circa $76,875 plus generous salary sacrifice options, relocation assistance, subsidised housing, a district allowance of $4,333 and generous leave conditions!
About the Organisation
Paupiyala Tjarutja Aboriginal Corporation (PTAC) was first incorporated in 1989 as the governing representative body for the Spinifex People. It was established to enable the Spinifex people to receive and administer funds to develop infrastructure at Tjuntjuntjara, in remote Western Australia. Since then PTAC has grown to administer the Health Service, the Tjuntjuntjara Community Store, the Women’s Centre, the community Telecentre, the Tjuntjuntjara Community Resource Centre and a range of other programs and infrastructure related projects. PTAC also acts as a local council service provider – managing the RJCP, CDEP and NJCP programs, water, power, sewerage, housing maintenance and community development projects.
About the Tjuntjuntjara Community, WA
The Tjuntjuntjara community is situated 660km north east of Kalgoorlie, approximately 8 hours drive, in the Spinifex region of south-east WA. The community, which falls within the boundaries of the Great Victoria Desert Nature Reserve, has a population of approximately 230 people and was established in 1988. Tjuntjuntjara acts as a service centre for the Ilkulka outstation, with the Ilkulka Roadhouse located along a highway through the Great Victoria Desert. Tjuntjuntjara is an alcohol-free community.
About the Remote Jobs and Communities Program (RJCP)
The Remote Jobs and Communities Program (RJCP) is the Australian Government’s approach to providing employment services, participation activities and associated community engagement in remote Australia. RJCP commenced on 1 July 2013, and aims to achieve personal, social and economic development through active participation, jobs and strong communities in remote Australia.
RJCP is based on community ownership and involvement; it encourages and promotes collaborative, community-driven approaches to conducting employment and participation activities.
About the Opportunity
PTAC has a fantastic opportunity for a RJCP Coordinator to join its team in Tjuntjuntjara, WA.
Reporting to the PTAC General Manager and Board, you will be responsible for coordinating the RJCP program managed by PTAC. This will involve assisting the community in meeting aspirations contained in the Community Action Plan, Workforce Development Strategy and Training Plan.
More specifically, some of your key duties will include:
- Maintaining the DEEWR online system and managing RJCP participant caseloads;
- Monitoring strategic plans and maintaining the RJCP task management database;
- Working closely with the PTAC Board and General Manager to ensure RJCP compliance;
- Ensuring plans are kept up-to-date with community aspirations;
- Liaising with community and agency stakeholders in supporting RJCP outcomes for the Tjuntjuntjara community;
- Ensuring timely delivery of submissions and reports; and
- Conducting ongoing community consultation and updating the Community Action Plan and community goals.
To be successful, you will have a qualification in a relevant area (such as human services, employment services, community development, social work or community development), as well as significant experience in a relevant position. You'll have a demonstrated understanding of RJCP, including its operating landscape, mechanisms and funding. Ideally, you'll also have experience in managing a cross-cultural team within an organisation or local government body.
In this leadership role, your strong analytical and problem solving skills will see you developing and implementing strategies to improve service delivery. You'll have strong negotiation skills which will help you to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, across different traditional backgrounds. Additionally, you'll also have excellent oral and written communication skills.
PTAC is seeking applications from highly professional, organised and motivated team-oriented individuals, with great conflict resolution and management skills. High level computer skills and a knowledge of organisational IT systems is also important to your success in this role.
The successful applicant will need to have a current C class driver's licence and a current Federal Police clearance.
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Please note: The closing date for applications is October 26th, 2014.
About the Benefits
This is an amazing opportunity for an applicant seeking a new adventure in a remote location, in a spectacular part of Australia that most people will never get to see!
In return for your hard work and dedication, you will be rewarded with an attractive salary package of $127,896 including base salary circa $76,875 p.a. plus 9.5% super, plus a fantastic range of benefits including:
- Relocation assistance;
- Return airfares after 12 months continuous service for you and dependents onsite;
- District allowance of $4,333;
- Generous salary sacrificing options;
- 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading;
- 4 weeks annual isolation leave (in lieu of overtime);
- Monthly telephone and internet allowances of $50 each;
- Ongoing training and development opportunities; and
- Up to 2 weeks in lieu of public holidays worked.
You'll also be able to call the Tjuntjuntjara community home immediately, with furnished accommodation provided at subsidised rent of $40 per week, including utilities.
This role is being offered alongside a Women's Centre Coordinator role as well as an Office Manager role, and could suit a professional couple who are ready to advance their careers in an exciting new location.
For more information on the Women's Centre Coordinator role, please click here.
For more information on the Office Manager role, please click here.
Explore this beautiful region of Australia, as you make a difference within the local community - Apply Now!