Community Engagement Coordinator

Full-Time | East Kimberley Competitive Salary + Super + Salary Packaging

🌱 Lead Community Engagement. Strengthen Partnerships. Support Aboriginal-Led Change.

Are you an experienced community engagement professional who enjoys building relationships, facilitating collaboration and creating positive outcomes for Aboriginal communities?

Binarri-binyja yarrawoo (BBY) is seeking a Community Engagement Coordinator to play a key role in supporting Aboriginal-led regional development across the East Kimberley.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an Aboriginal-led organisation and lead community engagement activities that help ensure Aboriginal voices, priorities and aspirations guide regional planning, community development and collective action.

Working closely with Aboriginal organisations, community leaders, government agencies and service providers, you will help strengthen partnerships, coordinate engagement activities and support community-led decision-making across the East Kimberley.

Whether you have extensive experience in community engagement, community development, stakeholder engagement or project coordination, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution while continuing to grow professionally in a supportive and values-driven organisation.

About the Role

As the Community Engagement Coordinator, you will coordinate BBY's day-to-day community engagement activities and support the implementation of BBY's Member Engagement Strategy across the East Kimberley.

You will work closely with BBY's Engagement & Partnerships Manager, member organisations and community stakeholders to strengthen relationships, facilitate consultation processes and support collaborative regional initiatives.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Coordinating community engagement activities across the East Kimberley
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with Aboriginal organisations, leaders and community representatives
• Supporting the implementation of BBY's Member Engagement Strategy
• Facilitating consultations, workshops, forums and community meetings
• Identifying emerging community priorities to help inform regional development planning
• Supporting BBY member organisations and coordinating member engagement activities
• Facilitating community-led forums, Local Management Committees and working groups
• Coordinating stakeholder meetings and collaborative initiatives
• Supporting partnership development with government, industry and service providers
• Preparing engagement reports, presentations, updates and communication materials
• Supporting monitoring, evaluation and continuous improvement activities
• Promoting culturally safe, inclusive and community-led engagement practices

Who We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience in community engagement, community development, stakeholder engagement or project coordination
• Has experience working with Aboriginal communities, organisations or programs
• Is a confident relationship builder and facilitator
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Can build trust and work respectfully with diverse stakeholders
• Has experience organising and coordinating meetings, workshops and community events
• Has excellent organisational and time management skills
• Works effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Is passionate about Aboriginal-led development and community empowerment
• Holds a current Full Driver's Licence

Qualifications in Community Development, Indigenous Studies, Project Management, Social Sciences or a related field will be highly regarded, along with experience working in the Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation sector, remote communities or the East Kimberley region.

Why Join BBY?

🌟 Make a Real Difference
Help strengthen Aboriginal leadership, self-determination and community-led development across the East Kimberley.

🌟 Lead Meaningful Regional Engagement
Work directly with Aboriginal organisations, community leaders, government agencies and key stakeholders to support positive regional outcomes.

🌟 Professional Development Opportunities
Access training, mentoring and career development pathways that support your growth and leadership capability.

🌟 Flexible Work Arrangements
We recognise the importance of balancing work, family and community commitments and offer flexible working arrangements where operationally appropriate.

🌟 Salary Packaging Benefits
As a Public Benevolent Institution, BBY offers generous salary packaging opportunities that can significantly increase your take-home pay.

🌟 Supportive Team Environment
Join a passionate, collaborative and welcoming team committed to Aboriginal-led development and lasting change.

Essential Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in community engagement, stakeholder engagement, community development or project coordination
• Experience working with Aboriginal communities, organisations or programs
• Strong facilitation, communication and relationship-building skills
• Experience coordinating meetings, workshops and events
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Well-developed organisational and time management skills
• Current Full Driver's Licence

About BBY

Binarri-binyja yarrawoo Aboriginal Corporation (BBY) is an Aboriginal-led organisation working across the East Kimberley to strengthen community capability, support self-determination and improve outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Our work is guided by local voices, strong relationships and a commitment to creating lasting social, cultural and economic change through community-led solutions.

Apply Now

If you're passionate about community engagement, building strong partnerships and supporting Aboriginal-led development, we'd love to hear from you.

For further information or to request a Position Description, please contact Harry Lill ([email protected] - Ph [0429 359 609](tel:0429 359 609)).

BBY strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We recognise the value of cultural knowledge, lived experience and community connections and encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.