Summary:
Tjuntjuntjara is a small, remote Aboriginal
community on the Spinifex Lands in the Great Victoria Desert of Western
Australia. Paupiyala Tjarutja Aboriginal Corporation (PTAC) delivers a wide
range of essential and community services, including the Community Store,
Resource Centre, Women’s Centre, Indigenous Sport and Recreation, Youth
Services, Environmental Health, municipal services, mechanics workshop, the
Community Development Program, and Spinifex Health Services. Tjuntjuntjara is
the main population centre across 55,000 sq km of Native Title land.
The Role:
We are seeking a motivated Assistant
Youth and Kids Worker to support the delivery of youth and
children’s programs in the remote community of Tjuntjuntjara on the Spinifex Lands.
Working under the guidance of the Youth and Kids Co-ordinator, this role
helps create safe, inclusive and
engaging programs for children and young people that promote
social and emotional wellbeing, resilience, cultural connection and life
skills.
This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to community-led youth development in a unique and culturally rich environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with delivery of youth, sports,
recreation and school holiday program
- Help plan and run activities for children and
young people
- Encourage participation in wellbeing, life
skills and recreational activities
- Build positive relationships with young people
- Support safe and inclusive program environments
- Maintain attendance records and assist with
reporting
- Work collaboratively with community services and
staff
About You:
Essential
Certificate III in Youth Work, Community Services, Individual
Support, Early Childhood or similar (or working towards)
Experience working with children or young people
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Basic computer skills (Word, Excel)
Ability to live and work in a remote community
Desirable
Experience working with Aboriginal communities
Pitjantjatjara language skills or willingness to learn
Cultural safety training
Mandatory Requirements
National Police Clearance (within 2 years)
WA Working With Children Check
Current Manual Driver’s Licence
First Aid Certificate
Food Handling Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
Australian work rights
The salary offered is $59.71 (inclusive of 25% Casual Loading) per hour exclusive of superannuation. As a not-for-profit, PTAC offers salary packaging, which can boost your
take-home pay by reducing taxable income.
The role includes travel costs and free accommodation and utilities within community.
For any job-related queries or to obtain a detailed Duty Statement
please contact ptachr@dabs.net.au
To Apply:
Submit your cover letter along with your resume via Seek or
alternatively in PDF format to ptachr@dabs.net.au
Before an offer of employment can be made PTAC requires a National Police Clearance, not
older than 6 months and a current Working with Children’s Check.
