• Are you a community leader wanting to make a difference in the lives of remote Aboriginal people?
• Join an Aboriginal Council representing the interests of around 2000 people in the Central Desert region of WA!
• Attractive base salary plus amazing benefits, including an annual remote allowance, Salary packaging and more!

About Ngaanyatjarra Council Group

We are a multi-functional non-government organisation. Our purpose is to make a significant contribution and impact to the Ngaanyatjarra Lands to ensure the reliable delivery of services including housing, power, water and community engagement and development. Additionally, we provide health services to the community through Ngaanyatjarra Health Service.

The Ngaanyatjarra Council Group represents the interests of around 2000 Ngaanyatjarra, Pintupi and Pitjantjatjara people, living in 12 communities in the Central Desert region of Western Australia. Today, the Ngaanyatjarra Council is one of the largest Indigenous Corporations in Australia and has grown to be the major representative body for the Ngaanyatjarra people.

Our Vision: “Ngaanyatjarra people living in their country and keeping strong.”

Ngaanyatjarra Council currently has several exciting opportunities for Community Development Advisors (CDA) to join our teams. You'll be based in a remote location on the Ngaanyatjarra Lands, and have a real impact on the lives of the Aboriginal communities.

You will join a friendly and dynamic organisation with ongoing support and training. We will also provide free, fully furnished accommodation, utilities and WIFI. This role comes with a generous salary in line with the size of the community you work within. Ngaanyatjarra Council is also offering the successful candidates a host of outstanding benefits to help them enjoy life in the local community, including:

As one of our Community Development Advisors, you will provide advice and guidance on all matters related to the administration of the community, ensuring the aspirations of the community are effectively achieved.

Your day-to-day duties will include (but will not be limited to):

• Support the Community Directors / Board to perform its governance duties in line with community aspirations, constitution and relevant state and commonwealth law
• Manage the day-to-day functions of the community office
• Encourage the community to be fully engaged in community decisions including policies, land and culture activities, health and safety and economic development
• Liaising with a wide range of individuals/organisations involved in the operations of the community
• Acting as the community administration contact point for internal and external entities delivering a service to the community
• Ensuring the effective recruitment, training, and management of staff reporting to this position
• Maintaining a financial system that meets the requirements of funding agencies, in cooperation with service providers and monitoring all relevant funds
• Encouraging community engagement in decision-making and working with the Community Council to develop policies for all areas of the community

About You

Ngaanyatjarra Council is open to candidates from a range of backgrounds, provided you have demonstrable leadership experience in the community sector and have lived and worked in a remote Aboriginal/Indigenous location previously.

Moreover, as you will be tasked with overseeing the functioning of an entire Aboriginal community, your strong commitment to the principles of Aboriginal self-determination and respect for Aboriginal culture must be of paramount importance.

What you'll bring:

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including the ability to provide accurate, timely and appropriate services to clients
• Well-developed work management, time management and organisational skills including the ability to effectively assign and manage workloads and identify resource needs
• High level of judgement and decision-making skills, including the ability to solve problems and resolve conflicts in a sensitive and appropriate manner
• High level of oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate information coherently and concisely in a cross-cultural environment
• Previous remote experience is highly desired but not essential.

Benefits on Offer for Permanent CDA’s:

This role comes with a generous salary in line with the size of the community you work within. Ngaanyatjarra Council is also offering the successful candidates a host of outstanding benefits to help them enjoy life in the local community, including and attractive remuneration package inclusive of the following;

• Annual remote allowance 
• Salary Packaging available
• 8 weeks leave per annum
• 17.5% leave loading on 4 weeks annual leave
• An annual airfare allowance 
• 3 additional airfares
• Fully furnished accommodation, including utilities and WIFI
• Vehicle for work use
• Travel costs to and from the lands will be covered
• Onsite support and training

You will join a friendly and dynamic organisation offering real job satisfaction as you see your impact on the local community - Apply Now!