FIFO-Social Worker

About the Opportunity

Make a meaningful difference to the social and emotional wellbeing of Yarnangu people across the Ngaanyatjarra Lands.

As a Social Worker (SEWB), you’ll provide culturally safe, trauma-informed and community-led support to individuals, families and communities. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you’ll provide counselling, advocacy, care coordination and outreach while helping strengthen resilience, connection to culture, family and Country.

This role offers you the opportunity to:

• Make a genuine difference across remote Yarnangu communities.
• Support meaningful and lasting SEWB outcomes.
• Work within an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation that values cultural authority and community leadership.
• Develop specialised skills in remote practice, trauma-informed care and Indigenous SEWB.
• Build strong relationships where culture, community and connection are central to your work.
• Contribute to stronger, safer and thriving communities.

Flexible FIFO roster options – 4 to 8 weeks on each swing, depending on your location.

About you:

You’re a qualified Social Worker who is passionate about culturally safe, community-led practice and supporting the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal people.

Essential Criteria:

• A Degree in Social Work and eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Demonstrated experience delivering culturally safe services across Aboriginal health, SEWB, mental health, child and family services or related settings.
• Experience in trauma-informed assessment, counselling and psychosocial support.
• Strong cultural capability and a commitment to working in a malparara way.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote environment.
• A current driver’s licence and willingness to travel across the Ngaanyatjarra Lands.

Desirable:

• Experience working in remote Aboriginal communities.

About the Ngaanyatjarra Council

Welcome to Ngaanyatjarra Lands, a vibrant tapestry of culture and community nestled within the vast beauty of the Australian desert. Home to approximately 1800 Yarnangu (Ngaanyatjarra people) across 11 unique communities, our council is dedicated to preserving and celebrating our rich heritage spanning over 10,000 years and 250,000 square kilometers.

Established in 1981, the Ngaanyatjarra Council Group (NCG) represents the interests of the Ngaanyatjarra People across the 11 communities in the Central Desert region of Western Australia. Employing in excess of 450 people, NCG provides a wide range of services, including health, utilities, construction, employment, community development, shops, roadhouses, art centres and land services. It is one of the largest and most successful Indigenous organisations in the country.

Our Vision:

Representing the aspirations and interests of our diverse communities, we are dedicated to keeping Yarnangu strong on Country.

Join us in preserving our traditions, sharing our stories, and shaping a vibrant future for generations to come.