Full time

The role

Reporting directly to the Corporate Services Manager, this role is an opportunity to co-ordinate development of community programs and to ensure diversity and fit for individuals member needs. 

Your primary objective will be to coordinate member access to community service programs and outreach activities, including community events, workshops, and other value add activities. 

You will also:

• Work closely with community members to ensure that member community activities are valued, impactful and relevant. 
• Implement programs to support healthy lifestyle, education, social and emotional, health, employment, and training.
• Utilise KNAC member and stakeholder network and seek out further connection to existing Indigenous community programs within the Pilbara, to respond to the needs of members (new and existing).
• Work with community agencies, specialist providers and local government department to improve access to culture and linguistically appropriate support to meet the challenges and aspirations of Nyiyaparli members
• Connect and engage with remote communities, such as Jigalong, Cotton Creek, Jinparinya, Nullagine etc. 
• Engage and support members with limited written and verbal English with service provision through development of relevant links with community based and government support. 
• Arrange equipment and space required for activity delivery to develop Nyiyaparli with specific skills.
• Work collaboratively with local service providers to support addressing any identified barriers to skill development
• Promote new ideas, plans and concepts with management to ensure the continuous growth of the community led activities
• Assisting with the provision of recreational and social programs that enhance the wellbeing of our members
  
  

What you need to succeed

The ideal candidate will have a track record of providing quality services within person-centred or community programs.  This will ideally include experience supporting members who have complex needs.

You will also need:

• Experience working within Nyiyaparli people 
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, plan and take initiative
• Established, internal and external stakeholder management along with negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Experience project managing programs of work to tight deadlines and key milestones
• Be a proven all-rounder with an innovative mindset who can deliver exciting content on specific topics suited to our members needs
• Advanced decision-making skills with proven ability to lead, align and inspire team members as the community service program develops 
• Strong interpersonal communication skills with the ability to develop and maintain working relationships with a range of stakeholders, manage conflicts of interest and practice confidentiality and privacy values. 

Degree or equivalent experience in project coordination, community development and support services would be desirable.

Benefits

This is a full-time, permanent position with a competitive salary and conditional housing allowance available. 

As a not-for-profit organisation we also offer excellent salary sacrificing options. 

You will also be eligible for flexible work hours. KNAC has a fantastic work culture which includes social events and team building. You will also be strongly encouraged to grow within the role with developmental opportunities.

Applications must be submitted electronically no later than the closing date of 9.00am on Friday, 14 October 2022.

Nyiyaparli and other Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.