At a Glance
- Tasks: Oversee daily operations and improve processes for community-focused initiatives.
- Company: Join Rirratjingu Aboriginal Corporation, supporting Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory.
- Benefits: Full-time role with opportunities for professional growth and community impact.
- Other info: Work in a culturally rich environment with a commitment to inclusivity.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of Indigenous people while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in operations supervision and team leadership is essential.
The predicted salary is between 66150 - 80850 $ per year.
Company Description
Rirratjingu Aboriginal Corporation (RAC), founded in 1984, represents the Rirratjingu people, the Indigenous Traditional Owners of land on the Gove Peninsula in the Northern Territory.
The corporation focuses on building financial self-sufficiency to support long-term economic and social outcomes for its community.
RAC works to deliver tangible benefits to its members, including programs, services, and opportunities that strengthen cultural, social, and economic wellbeing.
The organisation offers applicants the chance to contribute to meaningful, community-centered initiatives in a uniquely significant regional setting.
Role Description
The Operations Capability Supervisor is a full-time, on-site role based in Nhulunbuy, NT, responsible for overseeing and improving day-to-day operational processes and capability across RAC.
This position coordinates staff activities, monitors workflows, and ensures operational standards, policies, and procedures are consistently followed.
The role involves identifying process gaps, implementing improvements, and supporting team members through coaching, training, and performance guidance.
The Operations Capability Supervisor collaborates with leaders and stakeholders to align operations with community objectives, prepares operational reports, and ensures resources are used effectively and safely.
The role also supports risk management, compliance requirements, and fosters a culture of continuous improvement and respectful communication.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated skills in operations supervision, workflow coordination, and process improvement.
- Experience in team leadership, staff coaching, performance management, and capability development.
- Strong planning, prioritisation, and organisational skills, with attention to detail and follow-through.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including stakeholder engagement and report writing.
- Understanding of, or genuine willingness to learn about, working with Aboriginal corporations and community-led governance.
- Ability to work on-site in Nhulunbuy, NT, including adaptability to remote/regional operating environments.
- Competence in basic digital tools (e. g., email, spreadsheets, document management) to support operational reporting.
- Relevant experience in operations, community services, administration, or a related field; formal qualifications in management, business, or similar disciplines are advantageous but not mandatory.
- Commitment to culturally safe, inclusive, and respectful work practices.
Operations Supervisor in Nhulunbuy employer: Rirratjingu Aboriginal Corporation
Rirratjingu Aboriginal Corporation offers a unique opportunity to work in a community-centered environment, focusing on the cultural, social, and economic wellbeing of its members. Employees can expect to engage in meaningful initiatives that contribute to the long-term self-sufficiency of the Rirratjingu people. The organization promotes professional growth through coaching and training, fostering a supportive workplace culture.
Contact Details:
Rirratjingu Aboriginal Corporation Recruitment Team
