Client Services Manager (Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) Team)

Job No: 87603
Location: Yuendumu, remote NT

Exciting newly created management opportunity for an experienced Social Worker or Counsellor to be part of a successful, unique, community owned story that is WYDAC. If you have a passion for Indigenous Mental Health and staff development, this can be part of your professional and personal journey.

About WYDAC

Warlpiri Youth Development Aboriginal Corporation (WYDAC), formerly Mt Theo Program, was started by Yuendumu Community in 1993 to address chronic petrol sniffing in Yuendumu. WYDAC achieved unprecedented community success in this initial struggle, which led to considerable growth in the scope of the services provided. WYDAC now provides a comprehensive range of programs that deliver diversion, development, treatment, and leadership services throughout the Warlpiri region.

WYDAC was created by, and for, Warlpiri people, and is governed by a Warlpiri Committee. WYDAC head office is located in Yuendumu Community, and the organisation has permanent staffing and operations at five different Warlpiri sites – Yuendumu, Willowra, Nyirrpi, Lajamanu remote communities and Mt Theo Outstation. The notable and sustainable success of the program has been firmly based on the support and strength of local Warlpiri youth and their communities, as well as the ongoing commitment of staff.

The program aims to promote positive and meaningful pathways for all young Warlpiri people and, in turn, their families and communities.

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About the Opportunity

WYDAC is seeking an experienced Social Worker or Counsellor to join their dedicated, passionate team in a newly created managerial role as Client Services Manager, which includes being a member of the WYDAC Senior Management Team. This is a full-time role and based in Yuendumu, a remote community approximately three and a half hours north west of Alice Springs, NT.

Reporting directly to the CEO and WYDAC Board, your primary role will be to oversee all aspects of the WYDAC Client Services team and service, ensuring the design and delivery of culturally appropriate, supportive and effective client - centered services for young people within the Warlpiri region that includes the communities of Yuendumu, Nyrripi, Woollara, and Lajamanu.

Some of your key duties may include:

  • Oversight of the Yuendumu Counselling, Outreach Counselling and Mt Theo Outstation teams;
  • Ensuring continuous improvements for policies and procedures;
  • Managing all key external relationships and stakeholders for WYDAC client services;
  • In collaboration with staff, develop and lead educational/ prevention resources and campaigns for Warlpiri at risk youth issues;
  • Assisting the CEO with finance budgeting, operations, management and ongoing monitoring of client services; and
  • Assisting with HR functions as required (i.e. recruitment, training and development)

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About the Benefits

This is a uniquely professionally and personally rewarding position as you have the opportunity to truly making a difference in young people's life and the community. You will be part of a professional, multidisciplinary motivated management team and exciting, energetic committed staff.

Financially you will receive a generous six-figure remuneration package that includes:

  • Base Salary
  • Superannuation
  • Significant salary package options

As well as the additional benefits of:

  • Fully furnished accommodation valued at $250+ pw
  • Free utilities and phone
  • Internet Allowances; and
  • Exciting training and development opportunities
  • comprised of a base salary, super and salary sacrificing options.

About You

The successful candidate will hold appropriate qualifications in social work, counselling or an equivalent field, along with significant experience in case management. As you will have oversight of the Client Services team, you will have similar professional experience.

You will be a resourceful and self-motivated team player with a demonstrated understanding of youth at risk, remote community issues and empowerment frameworks. Experience working with cross-cultural and community development dynamics is essential.

WYDAC are seeking candidates with excellent communication skills, resourcefulness, independent decision making capabilities, as well as demonstrated good negotiation skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

Excellent computer skills, including the use of spreadsheets and databases, will be a requirement.

A current "Class C" Open Driver’s License and the need for a Criminal History Check and Working with Children clearance (Ochre Card) will be required prior to commencement.

For more information regarding the role, please contact Helma Quinn - Leeman, Clinical Supervisor/ Coordinator at helma.quinn-leeman@wydac.org.au or on 08 8956 4188

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About Yuendumu, NT

Sitting on the edge of the Tanami Desert, 300 kilometres north west of Alice Springs, the remote community of Yuendumu is one of the largest Aboriginal communities in central Australia and has a thriving community of Aboriginal artists.

Yuendumu is a community largely made up of the Warlpiri and Anmatyerr Aboriginal people, with a population of approximately 817. It is located within the Yuendumu Aboriginal Lands Trust area on traditional Anmatyerr and Warlpiri land and includes numerous outstations.

For an isolated area, Yuendumu is surprisingly busy. With a strong arts centre, women's centre, its own media centre and a cutting edge youth program, Yuendumu is a community known for its energy and vitality.

 

 

 

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