Our Remote and Regional Service Development team collaborates with services and communities to plan, develop and implement place-based responses that support community safety and wellbeing outcomes, with a focus on remote Aboriginal community members across South Australia. These responses include assertive outreach in public areas and tenancies, Return to Country, connecting people to other services, and service collaboration.

We are seeking expressions of interest from DHS employees interested in supporting service delivery as a Project Officer and as a Program Coordinator across the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands, including opportunities connected to the Mimili and Amata communities.

These short-term opportunities (usually 1 to 2 weeks) provide the chance to backfill APY-based staff and work alongside Aṉangu communities, local staff and service providers to support community wellbeing, service access and facility operations.

Please note Employees successful for this opportunity will remain employed at their current classification level.

Key Responsibilities: 

Project Officer, APY Lands
• oversee the day-to-day operations of the Mimili Maku Accommodation Centre, including bookings, visitor management and site administration.

Program Coordinator, APY Lands
• support the operation and administration of Family Wellbeing Centres in Mimili and Amata, including staff support, data collection and reporting activities
• work with Aṉangu communities, families and stakeholders to promote community wellbeing and improve access to services.

What We Are Seeking

Expressions of interest are invited from employees with:
• strong interpersonal and communication skills. • The ability to work respectfully and effectively in a cross-cultural environment
• adaptability and resilience to work independently in remote settings
• experience in community engagement, service coordination or program delivery (desirable)
• strong organisational skills and a commitment to community-centred service delivery.

What We Offer
• a comprehensive induction and orientation program including 4WD training, and ongoing support from Adelaide and other APY-based staff
• a meaningful opportunity to support communities across the APY Lands
• experience working alongside Aṉangu communities and diverse stakeholders
• exposure to community development, service delivery and project activities
• travel to and from the APY Lands including permits
• daily meal allowance for approved periods working away from Adelaide
• professional development through unique and rewarding work experiences.
• the opportunity to contribute to positive outcomes for remote communities.

Additional Information Interested in finding out what the experience is really like?
• An APY Lands EOI Information Pack, which includes further details about the communities, services, accommodation arrangements, travel requirements and the types of work involved.
• An APY Lands Staff Q&A, featuring insights and experiences from current team members who have worked in Mimili, Amata and across the APY Lands.

We encourage all interested employees to review these resources before submitting an Expression of Interest to gain a better understanding of the roles, expectations and the unique opportunities available through this experience. Please note 

Prior to being employed, the successful applicant will be required to obtain a satisfactory Employment-related Screening Check where this is required for the role.
Successful applicant will be required to hold a Department of Human Services (DHS) Working with Children Check (WWCC) prior to being employed and maintain a DHS WWCC during employment.
Some out of hours work may be required.
Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.
Must hold a current Australian issued driver’s licence (equivalent to minimum class C).

Applications Close: 5pm 30th July 2026