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Project Officer – Iwara Program
Posted 9 days ago
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People of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged to apply.
Full time – fixed term position for 12 months
Based in Alice Springs with extensive travel to NPY lands
Generous Leave Entitlements; free access to employee assistance program, further salary packaging benefits
Relocation Assistance provided
ABOUT US
Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (NPY) Women’s Council was founded and is still led, governed and directed by women from the NPY region. It was created to give a voice to women across 26 desert communities in the cross-border regions of Western Australia, South Australia and the Northern Territory. Today, we continue to provide progressive, innovative and evidence-based work in service delivery, advocacy and support.
At its core NPY Women’s Council is about family and community – walytja. Our purpose is to work with women, children and their families of the Ngaanyatjarra, Pitjantjatjara and Yankunytjatjara region in central Australia. Our role is to work side by side and help increase their capacity to lead safe and healthy lives with improved life choices.
ABOUT THE TEAM
The NPY Women’s Council (NPYWC) Youth Program works with children and young people aged 10-25 and their families. Our service model consists of the following: case management, leadership and education, youth diversion and recreation as well as advocacy and collaboration.
The main activities of the NPYWC Youth Program are to:
Work with young people and their communities to provide enjoyable, educational recreation activities.
Provide case management support to young people and their families using a family orientated client centred framework.
Advocate for better resourcing and support where there are gaps in services and programs for young people, advocate for social change.
Develop specialised projects to meet the needs of young people across the NPY region.
Develop local staff to deliver the programs.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This role will support young people of the NPY region to engage in employment and education. This will be done by working Malparara way with Anangu staff and other NPYWC teams, including the KP program, boarding school program and the Assistant Manager.
Working Malparara way is essential to the way we work at NPYWC. This role is critical in supporting this cultural way of working.
A primary focus of this position is supporting young people to attend the Iwara Program.
The employee will provide the highest standards of service to clients at all levels by modelling service excellence that meets the needs of clients and enhances the profile of NPYWC.
ABOUT YOU
You will have willingness to engage in leadership courses and youth work or other relevant training and development and engage in mentoring young people.
This is a unique chance to work for an organisation that takes a grassroots approach to community development. You will have the privilege of working closely alongside Anangu families and communities and get to experience an amazing landscape and part of the world. This is an extraordinary opportunity to learn about yourself, another culture and grow professionally at the same time.
You will receive a comprehensive orientation program as well as best practice supervision and professional development that includes vicarious trauma, case management and four-wheel drive training. We also provide critical incident debriefing and a range of counselling services to support you.
TO APPLY
Please apply on our website:
A detailed position description can be found here: Project Officer – Iwara
For initial enquiries about the role, please contact Youth Services Manager, Johannes Scheiber on 0419 931 590
Please note we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and suitable candidates may be appointed prior to the ad closing.
Due to the number of applications we are only able to respond to candidates who have been shortlisted.
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#J-18808-LjbffrMalparara-Malparara Project Officer
Posted 13 days ago
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People of Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged to apply
Due to the nature of this role, applicants are required identify as female
Based in Alice Springs with some travel to NPY lands
Salary packaging benefits
Relocation assistance available
ABOUT US
Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (NPY) Women’s Council was founded and is still led, governed and directed by women from the NPY region. It was created to give a voice to women across 26 desert communities in the cross-border regions of Western Australia, South Australia and the Northern Territory. Today, we continue to provide progressive, innovative and evidence based work in service delivery, advocacy and support.
At its core NPY Women’s Council is about family and community – walytja. Our purpose is to work with women, children and their families of the Ngaanyatjarra, Pitjantjatjara and Yankunytjatjara region in central Australia. Our role is to work side by side and help increase their capacity to lead safe and healthy lives with improved life choice
ABOUT THE TEAM
‘Atunypa Wiru Minyma Uwankaraku’ Service works from a ‘holistic and relational’ standpoint, and is structured so that caseworkers are supported to develop relationships in the communities in which they work using a community development approach. We recognise that this is our key tool for individual and community engagement. ‘Casework’ is thus very broad in its scope and ranges from working with individuals in crisis and short-medium term follow-up (including supporting clients through the legal system), to working with women and their families in recovery and with longer term goals, through to a variety of community-level and other group activities driven by community members.
Caseworkers are supported by the Community Programs Team (CPT), which is made up of project workers who have specialist skills in Anangu culture and language, community development, legal advocacy and education and narrative therapy. The Malparara-Malparara project sits within this team.
The Malparara-Malparara project is a group of Anangu women who have come together to create culturally safe ways of engaging in healing and violence prevention work, with an emerging focus on engaging with young
women. Supporting the work of the Malparara- Malparara project are two project officers, the community programs team leader and an Anangu Support Worker (ASW) who provides cultural guidance to the Malparara-Malparara project workers and DFVS staff more broadly.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a project officer of the Malparara-Malparara project, you will collaboratively plan and facilitate regular workshops with other project staff, the ASW and Anangu participants, and support these participants to use learnings from the workshops to engage in primary prevention and healing work in remote community locations.
Guided by the NPYWC Ngapartji-Ngapartji Working and Learning Together Workforce and Capability Framework, you will support Anangu employment within the DFVS through the collaborative delivery of Anangu led, remote based violence prevention and healing activities, including On Country picnics and overnight camps. You will be required to travel to remote locations as a part of this work.
You will also support Malparara-Malparara group participants to feed their reflections back to the broader DFVS to help guide the practice of the service, and you will contribute to the facilitation of the ongoing evaluation of the project using a developmental evaluation approach.
You will work collaboratively within the Malparara-Malparara team, and report directly to the Community Programs Team Leader.
ABOUT YOU
You will have relevant qualifications in Social Work, Community Development or other relevant field. You will Demonstrated knowledge of community development and its application in a remote Aboriginal context.
NPY Women’s Council is led and governed by women from the NPY region and follows strong values and high principles that guide our work. We provide a comprehensive orientation program, best practice supervision, professional development that includes vicarious trauma and a range of counselling services to support you.
In addition to this we offer a generous remuneration package. You will receive an above award salary, salary packaging benefits, generous annual leave package, 3 weeks of personal leave (to care for you and your family) and a retention bonus.
TO APPLY
Please complete the form on our website:
A detailed position description can be found here:
For initial enquiries about the role, please contact Heather Smith, Manager DFVS on 08 8958 2345
Please note, we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and a suitable candidate may be appointed prior to closing date.
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PROJECT OFFICER, MENTAL HEALTH (MH)
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Position Code: HRD-SA/10-025
Program: Kuyakhanya
Job Grade: Officer I (11)
Employment Type: Contractual (close-ended until June 30, 2026)
Reporting To: Mental Health, Lead
Location: Port Shepstone, South Africa
Job Purpose: Lead and coordinate the implementation of the Mental Health (MH) component of the Kuyakhanya Project across districts in KwaZulu-Natal. The role is accountable for ensuring effective delivery of mental health services through the Lay Counsellor team, integration of MH with other project activities, stakeholder engagement, data quality assurance, logistical support, training and capacity development, and continuous learning and quality improvement.
Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative and operational oversight for Lay MH Counsellors across project districts.
- Coordinate weekly planning and review meetings with field teams to ensure alignment with work plans.
- Support the MH team's logistics, including phones, data, transportation arrangements, and coordination of shared resources.
- Collaborate closely with ECD and MH team leads to ensure integrated delivery of services at the site level.
- Maintain and monitor tracking tools for MH field activities, ensuring accurate documentation is captured and timely reported.
- Monitor counselling targets, screening outcomes, and initiate strategies to improve reach and follow-up.
- Support onboarding and capacity development of new Lay Counsellors, including training on tools, screening protocols and follow-up procedures.
- Identify and resolve challenges related to field implementation, reporting, or stakeholder coordination.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with site-level stakeholders, including clinics, local Department of Health reps, and community leadership.
- Assist with feedback sessions, community awareness activities, and mobilisation efforts.
- Contribute to the development, review, and implementation of SOPs, workplans, and training tools.
- Provide regular progress updates to the MH Lead and contribute to monthly and quarterly project reports.
- Represent the MH component in district-level stakeholder engagements and project meetings, as delegated.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSA):
Required Qualification:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Psychology, Social Sciences, Project Management, or related field.
Required Experience:
- Minimum 3 years' experience coordinating or managing community-based programs.
- Demonstrated experience in mental health or psychosocial support programs is highly desirable.
- Valid, unendorsed driver’s license with a minimum of 2 years’ driving experience and willingness to travel extensively.
Required Skills:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.
- Strong administrative and project coordination skills.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to mentor and support junior staff.
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and reliable.
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
- Team leadership and adaptability.
- Mid-Senior level
- Full-time
- Other
- Hospitals and Health Care
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Job Description
Position Code
HRD-SA/10-026
Program
Kuyakhanya
Employment Type
Contractual (close-ended until June 30, 2026)
Job Grade
Officer I (11)
Reporting To
Community Engagement, Lead
Location
Port Shepstone, South Africa
JOb Purpose
Manage and implement community engagement activities for the Kuyakhanya project, coordinate community outreach efforts, build partnerships with local organizations, and foster relationships with community members across all Kuyakhanya districts in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN).
Responsibilities
- Deliver and track community outreach and mobilization efforts, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of community engagement strategies and propose improvements
- Support the CE Lead in preparing reports, impact summaries, and documentation for stakeholders.
- Coordinate and support field teams in managing local activities and stakeholder relationships.
- Build and maintain partnerships with local organizations and stakeholders to strengthen community engagement initiatives at district sites.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of community engagement strategies under the guidance of the CE Lead.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret feedback from outreach activities to inform project planning.
- Troubleshoot and provide technical support to the field staff implementing activities.
- Coordinate administrative tasks for the CE unit, ensuring efficient use of resources.
- Organize and facilitate weekly planning and review sessions with field teams to ensure effective execution of tasks and priorities
Required Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) in Community Development, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or related field.
- 2–3 years’ relevant experience in the NGO sector, preferably in community engagement.
- Knowledge of community engagement approaches, tools, and best practices.
- Proven ability to build and sustain relationships with community-based organisations.
- Valid, unendorsed driver’s licence with at least 2 years’ driving experience; willingness to travel extensively.
- Ability to foster strong relationships with project stakeholders and internal teams
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
- Fluency in English and IsiZulu (local language).
- Self-motivated, a fast learner who is ready to hit the ground running.
- Organised and detail-oriented, and a problem solver who is an independent thinker.
- Strong written, visual and verbal communication skills.
- Understanding of rural community dynamics and able to work with limited resources.
- Flexibility and adaptability.
- Seniority level Entry level
- Employment type Contract
- Job function Management and Manufacturing
- Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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#J-18808-LjbffrProject Officer : Asset Management - Cape Town
Posted 9 days ago
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Employer company TotalEnergies Renewables Southern Africa
Domain Secretarial/Administrative Support
Type of contract Fixed term position
Experience Minimum 3 years
TotalEnergies gross low-carbon power generation capacity worldwide is currently close to 10 gigawatts. TotalEnergies targets 35 GW of a renewable generation capacity in 2025 and will continue to expand its business to become a leading international player in renewable energies with a target of 100 GW by 2030.
About TotalEnergies Renewables International Middle-East & Africa (TTE-RI MEA):
- Very competitive environment with Tier 1 renewables developers’ competitors;
- Very large Projects – up to 2GWp.
About TotalEnergies Renewables International (TTE-RI):
- TERI operates in a strong growth and highly competitive environment.
- TERI maintains a high growth rate, both organic and by acquisitions, on a global geographical scope, often relying on tight schedule complex transactions with high financial, legal and execution stakes.
These stakes require permanent coordination with business entities, the Branch and Company.
ActivitiesSummary
This position requires a highly organized and proactive Project Officer to support the Asset Management team in the Renewable Energy sector. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth execution of administrative, coordination, and reporting tasks across a portfolio of renewable energy assets, including solar PV, storage and wind projects.
Key Responsibilities
Project Coordination & Support
- Assist in the day-to-day administration of renewable energy projects under asset management.
- Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, take minutes, and follow up on action items.
- Maintain project documentation, schedules, and trackers.
- Assist in lifecycle project management activities during each stage of each asset’s lifecycle.
- Implement gap analysis markers in collaboration with HQ, and each project lead, during each stage of each asset’s lifecycle.
Data Management & Reporting
- Collect, compile, and analyze operational and performance data from assets.
- Lifecycle data collection to ensure investment durability.
- Be involved in projects from early development and construction phase.
- Supporting each project lead in collecting and managing all related data, during each stage of each asset’s lifecycle.
- Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), availability, and energy yield
- Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual asset performance reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure data accuracy and integrity across asset management systems.
- Maintain accurate records of compliance, environmental, and technical documentation.
- Support reporting to the Buyer, Lender, Shareholders and other stakeholders
Compliance & Documentation
- Maintain up-to-date records of permits, contracts, warranties, and compliance documentation.
- Assist in ensuring compliance with regulatory and environmental standards.
- Assist in ensuring internal compliance requirements are met.
- Support environmental and social compliance monitoring in line with PPA and CTA requirements.
- Assist with Internal Control governance and keep each asset’s documents up to date (share registers or certificates, property deeds, licenses, operating authorizations, etc.)
- Record management of General Meetings or Board meetings, internal/external powers of attorney, management committee decisions, etc.), same for joint ventures (incorporated or not).
- Implement the predetermined methods to store these documents, taking into account the applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Stakeholder Engagement and Compliance
- Liaise with internal teams (engineering, finance, legal, etc.).
- Support communication and coordination with service providers and contractors.
- Assist in liaising with offtakers, lenders, landowners, local communities, and other external stakeholders.
- Participate in site visits and inspections to the extent required.
- Track operational budgets and assist in reviewing service provider invoices.
- Support contract management, including PPAs, O&M agreements, and land leases.
- Assist with insurance claims and warranty processes.
- Manage document control and filing systems in Share Point
- Support procurement processes, including purchase orders and invoice tracking.
- Assist with onboarding of new team members and contractors
Any other tasks and responsibilities that may be reasonably required from this position.
Candidate Profile Qualifications & Experience:- Diploma or degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
- 2–4 years of experience in a project administration or coordination role, preferably in the energy, infrastructure, or engineering sectors.
- Experience in renewable energy or asset management is a strong advantage.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Technically astute, particularly in MS Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- CoPilot applications (willing to learn)
- Experience with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, SAP or similar) is a plus.
- Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Team player with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
- Diligence, determination, resilience and agility.
TotalEnergies values diversity, promotes individual growth and offers equal opportunity careers.
TotalEnergies is an equal opportunity employer and all applicants that meet the specified criteria will receive consideration for employment without discriminating unfairly on any arbitrary ground, including but not limited to race, gender, sex, ethnic or social origin, colour, sexual orientation, age, disability, religious conscience belief, political opinion, culture, language, marital status, or family responsibility.
#J-18808-LjbffrProject Officer : Asset Management - Cape Town
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Employer company TotalEnergies Renewables Southern Africa
Domain Secretarial/Administrative Support
Type of contract Fixed term position
Experience Minimum 3 years
TotalEnergies gross low-carbon power generation capacity worldwide is currently close to 10 gigawatts. TotalEnergies targets 35 GW of a renewable generation capacity in 2025 and will continue to expand its business to become a leading international player in renewable energies with a target of 100 GW by 2030.
About TotalEnergies Renewables International Middle-East & Africa (TTE-RI MEA):
- Very competitive environment with Tier 1 renewables developers’ competitors;
- Very large Projects – up to 2GWp.
About TotalEnergies Renewables International (TTE-RI):
- TERI operates in a strong growth and highly competitive environment.
- TERI maintains a high growth rate, both organic and by acquisitions, on a global geographical scope, often relying on tight schedule complex transactions with high financial, legal and execution stakes.
These stakes require permanent coordination with business entities, the Branch and Company.
ActivitiesSummary
This position requires a highly organized and proactive Project Officer to support the Asset Management team in the Renewable Energy sector. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth execution of administrative, coordination, and reporting tasks across a portfolio of renewable energy assets, including solar PV, storage and wind projects.
Key Responsibilities
Project Coordination & Support
- Assist in the day-to-day administration of renewable energy projects under asset management.
- Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, take minutes, and follow up on action items.
- Maintain project documentation, schedules, and trackers.
- Assist in lifecycle project management activities during each stage of each asset’s lifecycle.
- Implement gap analysis markers in collaboration with HQ, and each project lead, during each stage of each asset’s lifecycle.
Data Management & Reporting
- Collect, compile, and analyze operational and performance data from assets.
- Lifecycle data collection to ensure investment durability.
- Be involved in projects from early development and construction phase.
- Supporting each project lead in collecting and managing all related data, during each stage of each asset’s lifecycle.
- Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), availability, and energy yield
- Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual asset performance reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure data accuracy and integrity across asset management systems.
- Maintain accurate records of compliance, environmental, and technical documentation.
- Support reporting to the Buyer, Lender, Shareholders and other stakeholders
Compliance & Documentation
- Maintain up-to-date records of permits, contracts, warranties, and compliance documentation.
- Assist in ensuring compliance with regulatory and environmental standards.
- Assist in ensuring internal compliance requirements are met.
- Support environmental and social compliance monitoring in line with PPA and CTA requirements.
- Assist with Internal Control governance and keep each asset’s documents up to date (share registers or certificates, property deeds, licenses, operating authorizations, etc.)
- Record management of General Meetings or Board meetings, internal/external powers of attorney, management committee decisions, etc.), same for joint ventures (incorporated or not).
- Implement the predetermined methods to store these documents, taking into account the applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Stakeholder Engagement and Compliance
- Liaise with internal teams (engineering, finance, legal, etc.).
- Support communication and coordination with service providers and contractors.
- Assist in liaising with offtakers, lenders, landowners, local communities, and other external stakeholders.
- Participate in site visits and inspections to the extent required.
- Track operational budgets and assist in reviewing service provider invoices.
- Support contract management, including PPAs, O&M agreements, and land leases.
- Assist with insurance claims and warranty processes.
- Manage document control and filing systems in Share Point
- Support procurement processes, including purchase orders and invoice tracking.
- Assist with onboarding of new team members and contractors
Any other tasks and responsibilities that may be reasonably required from this position.
Candidate Profile Qualifications & Experience:- Diploma or degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
- 2–4 years of experience in a project administration or coordination role, preferably in the energy, infrastructure, or engineering sectors.
- Experience in renewable energy or asset management is a strong advantage.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Technically astute, particularly in MS Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- CoPilot applications (willing to learn)
- Experience with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, SAP or similar) is a plus.
- Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Team player with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
- Diligence, determination, resilience and agility.
TotalEnergies values diversity, promotes individual growth and offers equal opportunity careers.
TotalEnergies is an equal opportunity employer and all applicants that meet the specified criteria will receive consideration for employment without discriminating unfairly on any arbitrary ground, including but not limited to race, gender, sex, ethnic or social origin, colour, sexual orientation, age, disability, religious conscience belief, political opinion, culture, language, marital status, or family responsibility.
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Position Code
HRD-SA/10-027
Program
Kuyakhanya
Job Grade
Officer I (11)
Employment Type
Contractual (close-ended until June 30, 2026)
Reporting To
Early Childhood Development (ECD), Lead
Location
Port Shepstone, South Africa
JOb Purpose
Coordinate and support the day-to-day delivery of Early Childhood Development (ECD) activities in the field. This includes assisting with coaching and mentoring ECD centres and RTOs on component tools, supporting Community Play Facilitators (CPFs), analyzing project data, and maintaining strong administrative and reporting systems.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and ensure all ECD workforce on the programme have the resource materials, training requirements, and logistical support needed for effective project implementation.
- Monitor attendance, lesson plan execution, and adherence to programme guidelines to ensure quality delivery at ECD Centres.
- Coordinate Pop-up early learning sessions and other outreach activities, ensuring tools and resources are prepared and available.
- Liaise with relevant service provider(s) and/or ECD workforce directly and prepare for Pop-Up tools and resources
- Provide on-site mentoring and practical guidance to ECD workforce, and any relevant service providers during visits, escalating complex issues to the ECD Lead as needed.
- Ensure ECD workforce follow agreed daily programmes and quality standards
- Facilitate problem-solving at the centre level, applying adaptive approaches to resource and delivery challenges
- Collect, analyse, and interpret programme data to track progress and identify improvement opportunities.
- Support the ECD Lead with drafting and consolidation of weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports.
Required Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) in Community Development, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field.
- 2–3 years’ experience in ECD programme implementation, training, or coordination.
- Experience in mentoring or coaching ECD educators/practitioners
- Knowledge of Department of Basic Education (DBE) norms and standards for ECD.
- Valid, unendorsed driver’s license with a minimum of 2 years’ driving experience and willingness to travel extensively.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.
- Strong time management, organization, and multitasking capacity.
- Strong interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills.
- Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and under tight timelines.
- Analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and prepare clear reports.
- Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
- Cultural sensitivity and ability to engage with diverse communities.
- Self-motivated, a fast learner who is ready to hit the ground running.
- Good listener and maintains accountability for their actions.
- Ability to work independently and under tight timelines.
- Proactive in completing tasks and identifying gaps and needs.
- Seniority level Entry level
- Employment type Full-time
- Job function Other
- Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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