• Are you a Social Worker who is passionate about improving the lives of remote communities?
• Attractive base salary circa $105,000 - $112,000 plus super, salary sacrifice, subsidised private housing and paid travel home!
• Fantastic full-time opportunity to utilise your experience with a passionate community-owned health service!

About the Opportunity

An exciting opportunity exists for a Social Worker to join the Pintupi Homeland Health Service team in Kintore, NT on a 12-month contract likely to extend.

Reporting to the Health Services Manager, you will work as part of the PHHS team, supporting individuals and groups to achieve change that keeps every member of the community safe.

You will deliver a client focussed, accountable and collaborative casework that respects indigenous culture and context of each client, family and community and is based on timely sharing of accurate information to ensure that the support meets their identified needs of the client.

Working primarily out of the community clinic and utilising public spaces to create opportunities for conversation, your duties will include:

• Develop and maintain networks and relationships to deliver culturally safe and appropriate mental health and drug and alcohol services
• Provide support for the needs of clients seeking treatment for their AOD use
• Conduct community needs assessments with relevant groups
• Develop responsive and accessible services and continuity of care
• Actively participate and contribute to the quality initiatives and programs of PHHS
• Liaise with other PHHS programs and allied health and community agencies to ensure a holistic approach to health and wellness

View the full position description here.

About You

To be successful, you will hold a tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Social Sciences, Welfare, or a related discipline. Experience in the field of social work, child development, and/or child protection matters within family and community environments and an understanding of disadvantaged groups will also help you succeed in this role.

You'll have a solid understanding of cultural safety and a commitment to the principles of Aboriginal community-controlled health services. Any experience working in remote areas or with Aboriginal communities will be highly regarded.

Respect for diverse indigenous cultures and a willingness to learn and adapt will also be essential in this role. You will engage actively as part of the community, building genuine relationships and fostering trust. As such, an outgoing and personable disposition will also be essential.

Importantly, you'll be a collaborative team player with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to adapt your communication style to work effectively with people from a wide range of cultures and backgrounds.

Please Note: A current Manual Driver's Licence, OCHRE Card and a criminal history check will be required prior to commencing in this role.

About the Benefits

By taking on this pivotal role, you will be joining an organisation that truly values its employees, and actively encourages ongoing career development.

You will be rewarded with a competitive salary package circa $105,000 - $112,000 plus super and a range of additional benefits:

• Salary sacrifice options up to $15,900
• Subsidised housing in your own private 1 bedroom apartment is provided
• All utilities included for $20 per week
• 6 weeks annual leave and 4 weeks isolation leave per year
• One week of paid professional development leave per year
• Free grocery delivery
• Regular paid flights to and from your home anywhere around the country

About the Organisation

Pintupi Homelands Health Service is an expanding and well equipped AGPAL accredited primary healthcare facility located in Kintore. Servicing a close-knit community of 450, the health service provides clinical services with a dedicated staff of nurses, health promotion officers, Aboriginal Health Workers, a doctor and support staff.

Emphasis is being placed on preventive health and community involvement in a commitment "to close the gap" and improve the health and well-being of the Kintore community.

About Kintore

Kintore is located in the Northern Territory, some 530 kilometres west of Alice Springs. This remote part of Outback Australia is truly beautiful and is a popular tourist destination for 4WD and trekking enthusiasts. Kintore has a school (Walungurru School), college (high school and adult), child care centre, church, store, airstrip, health clinic, police station and a swimming pool.

Kintore is also a major centre for the Western Desert art movement which began at the community of Papunya. The Pintupi people traditionally pass on significant Dreamtime stories by way of art using sand, rock and local plants and today, canvas paintings from the Kintore region have gained international acclaim.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

If you're an experienced Social Worker looking to join a friendly and welcoming team - Apply Now!