• Interested in using your retail experience to make a real difference with remote indigenous communities?

• Unique, highly rewarding opportunities for couples to live & work in the heart of the Australian outback!

• Generous base salaries of $65,000 per person, PLUS super, and all living expenses covered, including accommodation and standard grocery items!

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 Opportunities

Ngaanyatjarra Council is currently looking for multiple enthusiastic couples to join their team as Store Managers, working in one of several communities on the Ngaanyatjarra Lands, WA.

Sharing management duties as a couple, you will be responsible for the full day-to-day operations of the store, working with and learning from local Aboriginal community members to maximise employment and training opportunities.

In general, your duties will include (but not be limited to):

• Managing the ordering and receiving of stock, accounting for timelines to ensure necessary stock is available when needed;
• Providing effective leadership, management, supervision and on the job training to Aboriginal store workers; and
• Implementing any policies of the Community Council which relate to operation of the store.

About You

To be successful, you'll need demonstrated experience in the retail sector, with strong financial skills and an understanding of stock control principles. If applying as a couple, these skills will need to be strong across the two of you, though transferrable skills will be considered provided at least one partner has relevant experience.

You'll be highly organised, with strong problem solving skills and the ability to effectively manage indigenous staff members, where cultural norms and community development priorities may differ from your own.

Although not essential, any experience working in remote areas or with Aboriginal communities will be highly regarded. As will, an understanding of Aboriginal history, culture and contemporary Aboriginal political, social, cultural and economic issues. You'll require a demonstrated ability to work with traditional Aboriginal people in a “dry” community, as well as a commitment to the principles of the Aboriginal self-determination at a community level.

It will be important to have the confidence and resilience to work in, what can often be an undeniably challenging environment. You will need to be flexible to the needs of the store, and comfortable handling environmental issues such as heat, dust and dirt.

Please note: You will need a current, unrestricted Manual Driver's Licence, and have or be willing to obtain a National Police Check, psychometric test and pre-employment medical.

About the Benefits

You'll be joining a welcoming and dynamic organisation. In return for your hard work and dedication, you will be rewarded with a generous base salary of $65,000 (per person) plus super, with all living expenses covered, including accommodation and standard grocery items.

NCAC is also offering each successful candidate a host of outstanding benefits, including:

• Annual District Allowance of $4,333;
• 17.5% leave loading on Annual Leave;
• Fully maintained vehicle for work purposes;
• 8 weeks leave;
• An annual airfare allowance of $1,950; and
• 3 additional airfare allowances of $670

This is a rare opportunity for a couple to really experience living and working in an Aboriginal community, seeing a part of Australia many never get to see - Apply Now!