Workforce Development Manager

Workforce Development Manager

South Hedland | Full Time | Leadership Opportunity

Remote Australia Employment Services (RAES) | Full Time

Lead People. Support Communities. Create Opportunities.

Ashburton Aboriginal Corporation (AAC) is seeking a motivated and community-focused Workforce Coordinator to join our Remote Australia Employment Services (RAES) team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a strong people leader who is passionate about supporting Aboriginal communities, developing local workforces, and delivering meaningful community outcomes. Working closely with communities, participants, employers and stakeholders, you'll play a key role in coordinating workforce development initiatives, community projects and employment services that create lasting impact.

About the Role

Reporting to the Employment Services Manager, you will provide leadership to frontline staff, oversee service delivery, coordinate community projects, and build strong stakeholder relationships across the region.

You will be responsible for ensuring services are culturally safe, strengths-based and responsive to community priorities while maintaining compliance with funding, reporting and organisational requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading, mentoring and developing a high-performing workforce team.
• Coordinating recruitment, onboarding and workforce development initiatives.
• Supporting the delivery of high-quality employment and participant services through the RAES program.
• Monitoring team performance and ensuring contractual and organisational requirements are achieved.
• Coordinating community-led projects and ensuring milestones, budgets and reporting obligations are met.
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with community members, employers, service providers and government stakeholders.
• Supporting continuous improvement and innovation in service delivery.
• Maintaining strong governance, financial accountability and compliance practices.

About You

You are a proactive and organised leader who enjoys working closely with people and communities to achieve shared goals.

To be successful, you will bring:

• Experience in employment services, workforce development, community services, project coordination or a similar field.
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching and team development skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building abilities.
• Experience working with Aboriginal people and communities, or a genuine commitment to culturally responsive practice.
• Excellent organisational, administrative and reporting skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes within required timeframes.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• A current Australian Driver's License and willingness to travel within Western Australia.

Why Join AAC?

At Ashburton Aboriginal Corporation, we are committed to empowering Aboriginal people, families and communities through employment, training and community development opportunities.

We offer:

✅ Competitive salary package
✅ Five weeks annual leave plus leave loading
✅ Salary sacrifice benefits
✅ Professional development opportunities
✅ Supportive and values-driven workplace culture
✅ Opportunity to make a real difference in Aboriginal communities
✅ Work alongside passionate people committed to positive change

About AAC

Ashburton Aboriginal Corporation is a proudly Aboriginal community-controlled organisation delivering employment, training and community programs across regional and remote Western Australia. Our work is guided by strong community relationships, cultural integrity and a commitment to creating sustainable opportunities for Aboriginal people.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Apply Now

If you're looking for a rewarding leadership role where you can support workforce development, strengthen communities and help create meaningful opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.

Submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the position.

AAC is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all workers and clients, including children, young people, and vulnerable people. Applicants for roles involving work with these groups are expected to share this commitment and support our safeguarding and child safe practices, including WWCC and NCCHC requirements.

Ashburton Aboriginal Corporation strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, reflecting our commitment to cultural inclusion and community engagement.