Senior Community Programs Manager

• Lead with Impact, Steer on Country: Command 7 Sites, Earn Great Pay, and Make Your Journey Count!
• Salary/Benefits: Competitive Base + 12% Super + $15,900 Salary Packaging + 5 Weeks Annual Leave

Randstad has partnered with ALPA (Arnhem Land Progress Aboriginal Corporation), one of Australia's largest Aboriginal-owned benevolent corporations. We are seeking to recruit a decisive, resilient, and forward-thinking Senior Community Programs Manager ready to bring their skills to some of the most beautiful and remote parts of Northern Australia. Are you a seasoned operational leader with deep roots in remote Aboriginal Community Services and CDP/RAES delivery? This isn't just a job; it's an opportunity to influence the social and economic development of remote Communities.

About your next role

In this senior leadership position, you will take high-level operational oversight across 7 remote sites, managing direct reports and steering end-to-end performance. You will serve as the bridge between ground operations and executive leadership, balancing strategic stakeholder engagement with a grounded, hands-on understanding of community life. You are a leader who operates with high autonomy, commercial/financial acumen, an agile mindset, and a genuine sense of humour to tackle the realities of remote operations. You are adept at overseeing employment services programs and managing on-ground teams across multiple remote locations.

What you will need to bring

You are a strategic leader with strong cultural competency and an innate ability to inspire teams in remote, geographically dispersed locations.

• Ground Knowledge in RAES / CDP: Deep experience in CDP or RAES operational leadership (Operations Manager, Site Coordinator, or Senior Community Services Manager).
• Aboriginal Corporation & Federal Stakeholder Exposure: Demonstrated contract management skills and proven capability working within First Nations organizations or remote contexts.
• Financial Acumen: Strong background in budget allocation, expense justification, and managing project/site financials.
• Autonomous Decision-Making: Proven operational competence to make bold, effective decisions independently while holding overall site accountability.
• Core Character Attributes: High agility, flexibility, openness to change, clear communication skills, and a healthy sense of humour.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Unrestricted Manual Driver's Licence
• NT Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card)
• First Aid Certification
• Ability to travel to remote Communities via 4WD or small light aircraft
• Willingness to undergo necessary background checks and clearances required for working in remote Indigenous communities

What you will get in return

• Access PBI Salary Packaging (up to $15,900) with 12% Superannuation plus monthly telephone allowance
• 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in remote First Nations communities
• Relocation assistance from anywhere in Australia.

Lead with Impact, Steer on Country: Command 7 Sites, Earn Great Pay, and Make Your Journey Count!

key responsibilities

• Provide operational oversight across 7 remote RAES program sites
• Lead, mentor, and perform line management for Operations Managers and remote site teams
• Manage federal government contracts and maintain high-level stakeholder relations
• Drive end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, and performance management
• Maintain budget allocations and justify operational expenditure across sites
• Maintain pastoral support and employee rapport across remote communities
• Facilitate strategic planning

qualification

• Qualification in Community Services
• Business Management
• or related field
• Unrestricted Manual Driver's Licence
• NT Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card)
• Current First Aid & CPR Certification

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