Community Programs Manager

Randstad; Darwin; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

5 weeks annual leave

Leave loading 17.5%

Job summary

Randstad Pty is seeking a Community Program Manager to oversee the Remote Australia Employment Service (RAES) and drive social enterprise projects improving First Nations communities’ economic wellbeing. You will lead on-ground teams across multiple remote locations, provide strategic support to the leadership team, and manage budgets and stakeholder partnerships.

Based in Darwin with travel to remote communities, you will champion data-driven program evaluation and ensure high-impact outcomes

Qualifications

• Significant experience in community services delivery.
• Experience with RAES or CDP programs is preferred.
• Strong ability to secure funding through grants.

Responsibilities

• Oversee RAES operations and manage on-ground teams across remote locations.
• Provide strategic support to the community leadership team for delivery.
• Manage social enterprise projects to achieve financial and social impact goals.
• Establish performance metrics and review progress for excellence.
• Develop budgets, implement cost controls, and manage financial performance.
• Build relationships with government, NGOs and local stakeholders.
• Lead remote staff and foster a positive workplace culture.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Budget management

Remote leadership

Communication skills

MS Office

Team motivation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Salary packaging + 5 weeks Annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
• Based in Darwin with travel to remote Communities

Randstad has partnered with ALPA (Arnhem Land Progress Aboriginal Corporation), one of Australia’s largest Aboriginal‑owned benevolent corporations. We are seeking passionate individuals ready to bring their skills to some of the most beautiful and remote parts of Northern Australia. This isn’t just a job; it’s an opportunity to support the social and economic development of remote Communities.

About your next role

As the Community Program Manager, you will bridge the gap between Yolŋu and Western worldviews by overseeing the Remote Australia Employment Service (RAES) and driving social enterprise projects that improve the economic wellbeing of First Nations peoples.

• Oversee the operations of the RAES program and manage on-ground teams across multiple remote locations
• Provide strategic support to the community development leadership team to ensure effective program delivery
• Manage the performance of social enterprise projects to achieve financial and social impact goals
• Establish clear performance metrics and regularly review progress to ensure operational excellence
• Develop detailed budget plans, implement cost control measures, and manage financial performance
• Build and maintain strong relationships with government agencies, NGOs, and local community stakeholders
• Lead and inspire remote staff, fostering a positive workplace culture and encouraging professional development
• Analyse performance data to identify trends, opportunities for innovation, and areas for program improvement

What you will need to bring

You are a strategic leader with a deep respect for cultural heritage and the ability to motivate teams in a dynamic, remote environment.

• Significant experience in Community services delivery, specifically with Remote Australia Employment Services (RAES) or Community Development Programs (CDP)
• Proven track record in managing diverse stakeholder relationships and securing funding through grants
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data-driven insights to evaluate program effectiveness
• Highly developed communication skills, with the ability to adapt your style for people of all education levels and ethnic origins
• Experience in managing budgets and implementing agile project delivery
• Advanced competence in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant internal business systems
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to resolve conflicts effectively within a team

Mandatory Requirements

• 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

• Competitive Salary with salary packaging
• 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in remote First Nations communities

key responsibilities

• Oversee the operations of the RAES program and manage on-ground teams across multiple remote locations
• Provide strategic support to the community development leadership team to ensure effective program delivery
• Manage the performance of social enterprise projects to achieve financial and social impact goals
• Establish clear performance metrics and regularly review progress to ensure operational excellence

qualification

• Significant experience in community services delivery
• specifically with Remote Australia Employment Services (RAES) Proven track record in managing diverse stakeholder relationships