Executive Leader, Remote Housing & Civil Works

Bawinanga Homelands Aboriginal Corporation; Maningrida; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bawinanga Homelands Aboriginal Corporation invites a seasoned senior leader to direct strategic and operational delivery across West Arnhem Land Homelands. Lead housing, civil works, workshops, property, and essential services to transform community priorities into practical regional outcomes.

You will oversee budgets, grants, procurement, and staff development, while fostering respectful partnerships with traditional owners and government partners to advance local opportunity and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience overseeing operations, budgets, and grant-funded programs.
• Experience delivering services in remote or Aboriginal community contexts.
• Strong knowledge of WHS, quality standards, and regulatory compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Translate strategic goals into actionable priorities across housing, civil, and maintenance programs.
• Build relationships with traditional owners, board members, funders, and government partners.
• Monitor infrastructure, service, and workforce requirements across 30+ Homelands to guide planning.
• Manage program budgets, grant compliance, contracts, procurement, and financial acquittals.
• Direct, coach, and support staff to expand career pathways for local Aboriginal employees.

Skills

Leadership

Construction

Budgeting

Education

Trade/Technical/Professional qualification in construction, housing, or civil works

Job description

Bawinanga Homelands Aboriginal Corporation invites a seasoned senior leader to direct strategic and operational delivery across West Arnhem Land Homelands. Lead housing, civil works, workshops, property, and essential services to transform community priorities into practical regional outcomes.

You will oversee budgets, grants, procurement, and staff development, while fostering respectful partnerships with traditional owners and government partners to advance local opportunity and wellbeing.