Overview
Senior Project Officer – Palliative Care Jobs in Springs, South Africa at Ngaanyatjarra Council Group
Location: Springs
Senior Project Officer – Palliative Care
People of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are strongly encouraged to apply.
Fixed Term – until 30 June 2026
Based in Alice Springs with regular travel to NPY region
Relocation Assistance Provided
ABOUT US
Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (NPY) 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.
ABOUT THE TEAM
The Tjungu (together) team provides support, advocacy and care coordination to ngaltutjara tjuta – people with disabilities, elderly people, and their carers & families. Tjungu was chosen as the title for the program to reflect that aged, disability, and mental health issues often overlap and require workers and families to meet these challenges together. Tjungu philosophy and principles support the rights of older Anangu people and people with disabilities to live in their community, maintaining family and relationships, and continuing spiritual and physical connections with country.
ABOUT THE ROLE
NPY Women’s Council (NPYWC) will work in partnership with Anangu elders living in the NPY Lands and Territory Palliative Care Central Australia (TPC CA) to identify and strengthen ways to support elders in discussing their care worries and planning for their wishes as they age. In the remote Aboriginal communities of Central Australia, traditional beliefs and cultural worldviews are common, often tempered by contact with mainstream services.
Discussing palliative care and understanding the wishes of someone who is dying or has died can be stressful for families. This project aims to strengthen systems and develop culturally appropriate resources, co-designed with older Aboriginal Australians, to assist with informed decisions about end-of-life care and advanced care planning.
ABOUT YOU
You will have tertiary qualifications and/or a minimum of three years’ experience in health, community services, or a related field. You should have the ability to work effectively in a cross-cultural environment, including collaborating with other NPYWC staff and following guidance.
We offer a generous remuneration package including an above award salary, salary packaging benefits, 32 days (pro-rata) of annual leave, 15 days (pro-rata) of personal leave, use of a company vehicle for remote travel, and travel allowance.
TO APPLY
Please apply via the website https://(Use the “Apply for this Job” box below)./
Submit both a comprehensive covering letter and resume. A full position description is available on our website.
For initial enquiries, please contact Kim McRae, Tjungu Manager, at .
Note:
Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Title: Senior Project Officer – Palliative Care
Company: Ngaanyatjarra Council Group
Location: Springs, South Africa
Category: Social Work (Community Health)
