About Pintupi Waarrkarrinyi Tjungu Limited (PWT)

PWT translates as ‘Pintupi Working Together’ and focuses on providing opportunities for Kiwirrkurra People and residents. PWT is a quickly growing and evolving organisation supporting the self determination of Kiwirrkurra People, based on-country in Kiwirrkurra Community, one of Australia’s remotest Aboriginal communities. Working with PWT offers an experience of the world different to mainstream environments through being in the beautiful, vibrant, living desert and providing a meaningful opportunity to support and work with Kiwirrkurra People to pursue self-determination and their version of a good life.

About the role

The Participation Coordinator role focuses on the delivery of case management and participation services to members of the Kiwirrkurra Community and other Kiwirrkurra People. This includes RAES / employment services, navigating government and mainstream systems, coordinating community initiatives and projects, and managing administrative tasks that facilitate strong local governance and service delivery. The Coordinator will provide support and guidance to less experienced team members and community-based support staff as required.This role is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to Kiwirrkurra people as part of a well-supported, high achieving and positive team with established partnerships, funding and projects.

About you

PWT is looking for someone who:

• is respectful of differing cultural perspectives, life experiences and circumstances.
• is adaptable, comfortable working in a dynamic environment and willing to work through complex issues with patience, care and good communication.
• has a sense of adventure, keenness for new experiences and comfortable with their worldview being challenge.

Workers who find fulfilment in remote contexts have high levels of resilience and the ability to self-manage their emotional and physical health in high pressure and stressful environments. A successful candidate could come from a wide variety of backgrounds, such as customer service, education/training, social or youth work, or have undertaken employment services work in other remote Indigenous communities.

If the role is one you are interested in, but you have either vastly more, or not quite enough experience, please get in contact.

For questions about the role, and a Position Description please contact karentheohares@tjamutjamu.com.au using the subject line: Participation Coordinator - Kiwirrkurra enquiry via EthicalJobs.