• Are you a community-minded individual wanting to make a difference in remote Aboriginal communities?
• Join an Aboriginal Council and promote better tenancy practices for residents in the Ngaanyatjarra Lands!
• Attractive salary package circa $85,000 PLUS free accommodation and utilities, return airfares and more!

About Ngaanyatjarra Council

Ngaanyatjarra Council Aboriginal Corporation (NCAC) 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.

The Ngaanyatjarra Council 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 Corporation in Australia and has grown to be the major representative body for Ngaanyatjarra people.

About the Opportunity

Ngaanyatjarra Council currently has an opportunity for a Housing Officer to join their team, working in communities on the Ngaanyatjarra Lands while being based in Blackstone, WA.

Reporting to the Tenancy Manager, you will be responsible for managing and promoting better tenancy practices for all public housing residents in the Ngaanyatjarra Lands.

Your day to day duties will include (but will not be limited to):

• Meeting regularly with Ngaanyatjarra residents to ensure tenancy agreements are signed, rent is received, property condition reports are undertaken, and maintenance is logged for each public housing party;
• Assisting and advising tenants of their responsibilities, ensuring they comply with Department of Communities, Housing Authority requirements, and local housing policies and procedures.

To view the full position description, please click here.

About You

Ngaanyatjarra Council is open to candidates from a range of backgrounds, including the community sector, real estate (in a position related to housing inspections), in community-based volunteer positions, and in positions working directly with Indigenous people.

Moreover, even though you will be living and working in Blackstone, an established community with basic services (fully stocked store etc.), the area itself is very remote.

To be successful, you will need to have a strong level of resilience to cope with the challenging environment, while also embracing the opportunity to directly engage with remote Aboriginal communities.

You will also need to be self-motivated and capable of working autonomously, and possess the interpersonal skills and cultural awareness necessary to build rapport with both local residents and dispersed coworkers.

While not essential, any experience working within a remote community, and/or with disadvantaged peoples, will be highly regarded, as will any understanding of Aboriginal history, culture and contemporary Aboriginal political, social, cultural and economic issues.

Please note: You will need a current, unrestricted Manual Driver's Licence prior to commencing employment.

About the Benefits

For those wanting to work on the land in Outback Australia and experience some truly unique Aboriginal communities, this could be the perfect opportunity!

You will be joining a friendly and dynamic organisation with ongoing support and training. You will also be provided with free fully furnished accommodation and utilities.

In return for your hard work and dedication, you will be rewarded with a generous remuneration package circa $85,000, inclusive of super and 8 weeks' leave.

Ngaanyatjarra Council is also offering the successful candidate a host of outstanding benefits to help you enjoy life in the local community, including:

• Salary packaging;
• Annual District Allowance of $4,333;
• 17.5% leave loading on Annual Leave;
• Work vehicle for work use;
• An annual airfare allowance of $1,950;
• 3 additional airfare allowances; and
• Support from the administration team in Perth.

Make a tangible difference in the lives of Aboriginal people - Apply Now!