Permanent Full Time | Alice Springs based | Aboriginal Identified Position

Salary: $151,887.50 – $172,837.50 per annum + 12% superannuation, with additional benefits
Location: Alice Springs, with regular travel across the NPY region

Aboriginal Identified Position

NPY Women’s Council is seeking a Ngangkari Program Manager to lead our highly respected Ngangkari Program and support the delivery of culturally safe, trauma-informed and strengths-based services across the NPY region.

The Ngangkari Program supports a dynamic group of Ngangkari (traditional healers) who apply their traditional healing knowledge and practices within their communities and health services. The program also supports Uti Kulintjaku, Watiku and the Uwankara Wiru social enterprise.

This is a leadership role for someone who understands the importance of strong relationships, culturally safe practice and collaborative case management when working with Anangu individuals, families and communities.

You will provide leadership and supervision to a multidisciplinary team, while supporting a consistent, holistic and culturally responsive approach to client and community outcomes.

What you will do

As Ngangkari Program Manager, you will:

- Lead and support a multidisciplinary team delivering culturally safe, trauma-informed and strengths-based services.

- Provide strong oversight of case management and client support, ensuring people receive coordinated, respectful and holistic services.

- Support staff to develop effective case plans and work collaboratively with clients, families, Ngangkari and other service providers.

- Ensure case management practices are relational, culturally appropriate and responsive to the needs and aspirations of Anangu people.

- Build strong working relationships with Aboriginal organisations, health services, government agencies and other community and service providers.

- Support staff through regular supervision, guidance, reflective practice and professional development.





- Create a supportive and respectful team environment built on trust, autonomy and accountability.

- Work alongside Anangu staff, Ngangkari and community members to ensure services reflect local knowledge, culture and community priorities.

- Lead continuous improvement across the program and ensure services are delivered in accordance with NPYWC policies, values and relevant legislative requirements.

- Contribute to strategic planning, operational planning, reporting, budgets and funding applications.

- Promote culturally safe and trauma-informed practice across a complex service delivery environment.

About you

We are looking for a supportive, collaborative and culturally capable leader who can build genuine relationships and work effectively across cultures.

You will ideally have:

- Strong experience in case management, human services or community-based service delivery.

- A valuable understanding of Aboriginal culture, particularly Anangu culture and the Central Australian and APY Lands context.

- Experience working respectfully and effectively with Aboriginal people, families and communities.

- A strong understanding of cultural safety and how it applies to service delivery.

- Experience working in a trauma-informed, holistic and relational way.

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and work collaboratively with a diverse range of people and organisations.

- Leadership and people-management experience, including the ability to provide supportive and reflective supervision.





- The ability to work alongside Anangu staff and community members in a respectful and culturally appropriate way.

- A genuine commitment to strengths-based practice and improving outcomes for Anangu people.

- Relevant qualifications in Social Work, Community Development, Psychology, Health, Human Services or a related discipline, or extensive relevant experience.

It would be highly regarded if you have:

- Experience living and working in Central Australia, the APY Lands or another remote Aboriginal community.

- Knowledge of Western Desert languages or a willingness to learn.

- Experience working directly with Anangu people and communities.

- Experience in case management within health, mental health, social services or community development.

Why work with us?

NPY Women’s Council is an Anangu-led organisation governed by women’s law, authority and culture. We deliver health, social and cultural services for Anangu across the NPY region.

We value the strength of Anangu people, culture and the collective agency of women. Our work is guided by Malparara way, our cross-cultural practice framework, and a trauma-informed approach.

You will join an organisation where culture, relationships and community are at the centre of the work.

What we offer

- Salary of $151,887.50 – $172,837.50 per annum, negotiable based on experience

- 12% superannuation

- Generous leave entitlements

- Salary packaging benefits

- Annual retention bonus

- An opportunity to work alongside highly respected Ngangkari and Anangu leaders

- A meaningful role contributing to the health and wellbeing of Anangu communities.

To apply

- Please apply via the NPY Women’s Council website.

- If you have any queries about the position, please contact Helen Robison, HR Manager, at *************@npywc.org.au.

- A full Position Description is available on our website.

Applications close Friday, 6 November 2026.

📌 Ngangkari Program Manager (Alice Springs)
🏢 NPY Women's Council
📍 Alice Springs