People of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are strongly encouraged to apply.
🌟 Full Time | Permanent Position
📍 Based in Mparntwe (Alice Springs) — with periodic annual travel to the NPY Region
💼 Generous leave entitlements
💰 Salary packaging
🚚 Relocation assistance
🤝 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support
ABOUT US
Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (NPY) Women’s Council was founded over 40 years ago by strong Anangu women who sought a voice and a vehicle to implement change for their communities. We are proudly Anangu-led, grounded in women’s law, authority and culture, and guided by the collective agency of women and our guiding principles.
Today, we deliver critical health, social and cultural services across 350,000 km² spanning the NT, SA and WA tri-state regions. We are also a powerful advocate, strengthening Anangu-led solutions to improve the lives of women, children and families.
Our Vision: All Anangu living well in both worlds.
Our Purpose: To support all Anangu, especially women and children, to have a good life, guided by culture and sound governance.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking an experienced and culturally grounded Human Resources Manager to lead and strengthen the HR function of NPY Women’s Council.
The HR Manager will:
- Provide strategic and operational leadership of all HR functions including recruitment, workforce planning, performance, learning & development, and employee relations
• Lead implementation and oversight of the Aboriginal Employment Strategy to grow career pathways and retention of Anangu staff
• Strengthen workforce culture, capability and organisational effectiveness
• Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships across the organisation, to ensure you are a trusted and sought after advisor to the management team and staff • Support managers and leadership with expert HR advice and solutions
• Ensure compliance with employment law, industrial instruments and internal policies
• Build respectful and inclusive workplaces that align with organisational values and cultural safety
This is an opportunity to walk alongside community-led governance and support the wellbeing and growth of Anangu-led workforce initiatives across the region.
ABOUT THE TEAM
The HR Manager will lead the HR team and report to the Chief Operating Officer. You will work closely with leadership team, managers and staff across programs to champion best practice and culturally responsive HR systems, structures and outcomes.
ABOUT YOU
You are a values-driven, collaborative HR leader with a strong commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce outcomes. You bring credibility, cultural competence, adaptability and the experience and drive to operate with integrity in a complex, culturally diverse environment.
You have a demonstrated ability to lead HR functions strategically and operationally with a focus on continuous improvement and organisational capability.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
- Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business or related field, or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated experience in HR leadership including recruitment, performance, workplace relations and workforce planning
• Strong understanding of Australian employment law and best practice HR frameworks
• Proven ability to design and implement workforce strategies and initiatives
• High level interpersonal, communication and team leadership skills
DESIRABLE
- Experience working in not-for-profit or community-controlled organisations
• Knowledge of Ngaanyatjarra, Pitjantjatjara and/or Yankunytjatjara culture and contexts
HOW TO APPLY
- Complete your online application and submit both a comprehensive cover letter and resume.
- To view the full position description and CEO Success Profile, click here:HR Manager_Success Profile
- For enquiries, contact People & Workplace Services:
📧 recruitment@npywc.org.au
📞 08 8958 2390
⏰ Applications Close: 9th February 2026
NPY Women’s Council will be reviewing applications throughout the recruitment period and may contact applicants prior to the closing date for early submissions.
