Community Development Advisor

Ngaanyatjarra Council was incorporated in 1981 with the aim of supporting the development of all
Ngaanyatjarra people. At the core of this work was assisting the Ngaanyatjarra Communities to be
strong and sustainable with reliable essential services, air transport, bookkeeping, agency and road
transport, fuel distribution, health services, community services and improved housing.

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

We currently have multiple opportunities available for Permanent and Relief Community Development Advisors (CDA’s) across the Ngaanyatjarra Lands.

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:

• 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 however not essential.

Benefits on Offer for Permanent CDA’s: 

• Generous remuneration package
• Salary packaging available
• 8 weeks leave per annum
• 17.5% leave loading on 4 weeks annual leave
• An annual airfare allowance.
• 3 additional airfares to closest regional centre
• Fully furnished accommodation with utilities provided

Benefits on Offer for Relief CDA’s: 

• All travel arranged and costs covered
• Fully furnished accommodation with utilities provided
• Use of a work vehicle within community
• Onsite support / training
• Generous hourly rate which includes 25% casual loading and district allowance.
• Fully furnished accommodation with utilities provided.