Project Officer – Aged Care Assessments

📍 Location: Wingellina Community, WA | Regular remote travel required
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time | Fixed-Term until 30 June 2027
💰 Salary: $95,620.42 – $107,155.38 per annum + Superannuation + Additional Benefits

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of older Anangu people across the NPY region.

Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Women’s Council (NPYWC) is an Anangu-led organisation delivering health, social and cultural services across Central Australia.

We are seeking a dedicated Project Officer – Aged Care Assessments to join our Tjungu Team, supporting culturally safe aged care services for older Anangu people across remote communities.

About the Role

Based in Wingellina Community, Western Australia, this position supports the establishment and delivery of NPYWC's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Aged Care Assessment Service.

You will undertake aged care assessments, develop individualised care plans, coordinate referrals and work closely with clients, carers, health professionals and community service providers.

The role involves regular travel across remote communities and is guided by culturally safe and trauma-informed practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake aged care assessments within required timeframes.

• Develop appropriate care plans in consultation with clients and carers.

• Coordinate referrals to relevant health and community services.

• Follow up with clients to ensure care plans remain appropriate and effective.

• Advocate for older Anangu people and their carers.

• Build and maintain effective relationships with health professionals and service providers.

• Maintain accurate, confidential client records and reporting requirements.

• Participate in quality assurance, training and service improvement activities.

• Contribute to Tjungu Team planning, coordination and service delivery.

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• Tertiary qualifications and/or demonstrated relevant experience in health, community services or a related field.

• An understanding of the needs of older people, people with disabilities and their carers.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with Anangu communities.

• The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and contribute to a team.

• Good organisational, record-keeping and computer skills.

• A current Australian driver's licence, with a manual licence required under NPYWC employment conditions.

• A willingness to travel and work in remote communities.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of $95,620.42 – $107,155.38 per annum, negotiable based on experience.

• 12% Superannuation.

• Additional benefits.

• The opportunity to work within a supportive, culturally responsive organisation.

• Meaningful work supporting older Anangu people to remain connected to their communities, families and Country.

Why Join NPYWC?

At NPY Women’s Council, we believe in the strength of Anangu people, culture and community. Our Tjungu Team works alongside older people, people with disabilities and their families to promote wellbeing, independence and continued connections to Country.

This is an opportunity to contribute to culturally safe aged care services while working with communities across the NPY region.

Apply Now

If you are passionate about improving aged care outcomes and supporting remote Aboriginal communities, we encourage you to apply.

• A full position description is available here: Position Description

• For further information about the position, please contact Kim McRae, Tjungu Manager, on 08 8958 2360.

Visit www.npywc.org.au/jobs/ to learn more about the role and working with NPY Women's Council.

As a culturally responsive organisation, Anangu applicants who meet all essential selection criteria will be given priority consideration.

Applications will be assessed as they are received, and the vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. Early applications are encouraged.