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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 Our Team
Tjanpi Desert Weavers (Tjanpi) was initiated by NPY Women’s Council in 1995 in response to an expressed need by Anangu women for meaningful and culturally appropriate employment.
Since 1995, Tjanpi (meaning ‘dry grass’) has evolved into a vital and dynamic Indigenous social enterprise of NPY Women’s Council and enables women on the lands to earn a regular income from selling their fibre art. More than 400 Aboriginal women artists across 350,000 square kilometres of the Central and Western Desert region of Australia come together on country to create beautiful, intricate and whimsical fibre art.The Tjanpi team is made up of 12 staff who support this social enterprise within Alice Springs and in the communities.
Vacancies
Sales Assistant - Entry Level
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Identified Position
We’re on the lookout for an office-based Sales Assistant to join our team at Tjanpi Desert Weavers! This Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identified position is an entry-level role with space to develop and grow; extensive work experience is not a pre-requisite.
If you’ve got transferrable skills and an enthusiastic attitude we’d love to hear from you, relevant experience is a bonus! We’re looking for a quick learner and someone who is dependable, approachable, and able to juggle competing priorities. Many aspects of the role are computer-based, so a good foundation of computer literacy is required. The ideal candidate will bring a friendly and positive attitude to work, including to our public retail gallery, where strong Tjanpi messaging drives customer engagement and sales. A willingness to learn is essential, and great attention to detail is highly valued.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Identified Position
• Flexible working options are available.
• Read over the position description to learn more about the role.
If you have further questions call through on 08 8958 2339 to chat to Michelle Young (Tjanpi’s Manager), otherwise send your resume and CV to tjanpi.manager@npywc.org.au
We are committed to building a respectful and inclusive workplace, appointing the best person for the role, supporting diversity. All information will be held in the strictest of confidence.
Mparntwe Gallery
Visit our Mparntwe Gallery to view our
extensive range of fibre art, merchandise and jewellery. Chat to our knowledgeable team and learn more about Tjanpi's story, artists and materials.
Location: NPY Women’s Council, 3 Wilkinson Street, Alice Springs NT 0870 – follow the pink signs.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 10am–4pm
Closed weekends, public holidays & each January
