Make a Real Impact Across Remote WA Communities
Are you a passionate project leader who thrives in diverse, community-driven environments?
Do you want your work to create genuine, long-lasting change for remote Aboriginal communities?
This is your chance to step into a high-impact role with Ashburton Aboriginal Corporation (AAC) — an organisation creating opportunities, empowering communities, and improving lives across the Pilbara.
About the Role
Ashburton Aboriginal Corporation (AAC) is seeking an experienced Community Programs Manager to lead the design, delivery, and evaluation of community-based projects across remote communities in the Pilbara. This hands-on role oversees multiple projects, supports local teams, and ensures culturally responsive service delivery aligned with community priorities and funding requirements. Regular travel to remote communities is essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Driving the planning, delivery, and evaluation of community programs across multiple remote communities
- Manage program budgets, reporting, and compliance requirements.
- Mentor and support staff to ensure culturally safe, high-quality service delivery.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with Aboriginal communities, leaders, government agencies, and stakeholders.
- Ensure documentation of service activities in digital systems and maintain timely reporting.
- Coordinate community engagement activities, including consultations and project-related meetings.
- Travel regularly across communities to provide hands-on leadership.
About You
- Demonstrated project management experience, ideally in community development or remote service delivery.
- Strong understanding of working respectfully and effectively in remote Aboriginal communities.
- Experience supervising or mentoring teams in dispersed or remote locations.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship‑building skills.
- Strong organisational, budgeting and reporting capabilities.
- Previous experience or understanding of Employment Services would be beneficial, but not essential.
- Willingness to travel extensively throughout the Pilbara.
Why Join AAC?
- Contribute to positive, community‑led outcomes for Aboriginal people.
- Lead meaningful programs with real impact.
- Supportive team culture and opportunities for professional growth.
- Competitive salary package including housing if relocating.
AAC is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
How to Apply
Submit your resume and a short cover letter outlining your suitability, experience, and understanding of remote community work. Applications will be assessed as they are received.
If you require further information, please reach out to [email protected]