Client Manager - Indigenous Trusts & Projects New

Mutual Trust; Perth; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive flexible work arrangements

Professional training and development

Employee assistance programme

Annual performance payment

Paid community/volunteer days

Job summary

Mutual Trust is seeking a Client Manager for its Indigenous trust portfolio in Perth, WA. This full-time position is dedicated to supporting trustee services and trust-funded initiatives, engaging closely with Indigenous communities and stakeholders.

The successful candidate will coordinate projects, manage client relationships, and ensure compliant service delivery while embodying mutual respect and cultural awareness. Interested candidates should apply by 06 July 2026.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to deliver or coordinate projects from planning to completion.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience in trustee services, governance, or financial services is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Planning and coordinating trust‑funded projects and activities.
• Managing project budgets, timelines, and reporting.
• Coordinating meetings and governance activities.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Community engagement

Education

Certificate III/IV in Business or similar

Job description

Client Manager - Indigenous Trusts & Projects

Perth, WA | Full‑time – Mutual Trust

Are you motivated by meaningful work that delivers real outcomes for Indigenous communities? Do you enjoy roles where relationship building, project delivery and high‑quality client service intersect? Mutual Trust is seeking a Client Manager to support the delivery of trustee services and trust‑funded initiatives across our Indigenous trust portfolio.

Working closely with Senior Client Managers and the Trustee Services leadership team, you will play a key role in coordinating and delivering Indigenous trust projects and supporting governance activities across our native title clients.

The position combines stakeholder engagement, project coordination and trustee service delivery, ensuring initiatives are progressed, distributions are managed appropriately and beneficiaries receive responsive and respectful support.

This role is based in Perth and includes regular travel to remote Indigenous communities, including overnight stays. Peak travel periods are typically June, July and November.

Key responsibilities

• Planning and coordinating trust‑funded projects and Eligible Projects.
• Managing project budgets, milestones, timelines, acquittals and reporting.
• Coordinating community meetings, workshops and governance activities.
• Supporting beneficiaries and stakeholders through high‑quality client service.
• Assessing and coordinating complex distribution applications.
• Supporting Personal Plans and access to trust‑funded initiatives.
• Preparing meeting materials, documentation and reporting to support trustee decision‑making.
• Contributing to trust reporting, compliance, accurate record keeping and continuous improvement.

About You

Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated ability to deliver or coordinate projects and initiatives from planning through to completion.
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Confident communicator, able to engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in trustee services, governance, community engagement, project coordination, financial services, legal services or similar professional environments would be advantageous.
• Lived experience or cultural knowledge gained through working with Indigenous communities would be highly regarded.

Personal Attributes

• Professional, trustworthy and self‑motivated.
• Excellent time management skills and attention to detail.
• Relationship‑oriented with the ability to build trust across communities, clients and internal teams.
• Resilient under pressure and able to manage competing priorities.
• Collaborative and positive contributor to team outcomes.
• Respectful, culturally aware and considerate in stakeholder interactions.
• Committed to ongoing learning and developing a long‑term career in trustee services.

Qualifications

• Certificate III/IV in Business or similar, is desirable.
• Trustee services or related training is desirable.

Culture & Benefits

• Supportive flexible work arrangements.
• Opportunity to purchase up to four weeks’ additional leave each year.
• Inclusive and equitable culture – proudly recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (Workplace Gender Equality Agency).
• Award‑winning industry leadership – winner of the Euromoney Private Banking Awards 2025 & 2026 – Australia’s Best for Family Office Services.
• Professional training and development for staff of all levels.
• Yearly health and well‑being allowance and ongoing activities.
• Employee assistance programme that offers free counselling and support for you and your family.
• Annual performance payment (based on your performance and firm‑wide results).
• Paid community/volunteer days and an award‑winning staff giving programme.
• Reward and Recognition programme.
• Ongoing staff entertainment.

Applications close 06 July 2026. Only applicants with permanent residency or without visa restrictions will be considered.