Job Opportunity: Community Projects Officer

Work type: Full Time

Location: Kununurra, Western Australia, 6743

Are you passionate about community development and supporting people in building skills for their future? Join Job Pathways as a Community Projects Officer and play a key role in guiding and mentoring job seekers through hands-on community-based activities that build real-world skills and contribute to local projects.

Learn more about us here: https://jobpathways.org.au/

About the role:

As a Community Projects Officer, you’ll lead and supervise job seekers participating in Community Project activities. You’ll help individuals develop practical skills and confidence for future employment, while encouraging engagement in meaningful community projects. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with local stakeholders and create projects that reflect community priorities and aspirations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise Activities: Oversee community projects, ensuring job seekers are engaged in safe, productive, and skill-building tasks.
• Mentor and Support: Encourage and motivate participants, supporting them in developing workplace communication and behaviours.
• Maintain Resources: Assist in managing tools, materials, and equipment, ensuring all safety protocols are followed.
• Engage the Community: Work collaboratively with local organisations and community members to develop projects that are aligned with community needs and job seeker goals.

What we’re looking for:

• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to motivate others.
• Experience in planning, organisation, and working independently or as part of a team.
• A passion for supporting vulnerable individuals and promoting positive community outcomes.
• Manual C Class driver’s license (essential).
• Ability to obtain a National Police Check (essential).

Preferred but not essential:

• Experience working with Indigenous Australians and organisations, with an understanding of challenges in rural and remote communities.

Why Work at Job Pathways?

• Attractive leave entitlements to enjoy the East Kimberley lifestyle
• Salary sacrificing to boost take-home pay
• Annual Health and Wellbeing allowance
• Confidential counselling via Employee Assistance Program
• Career Opportunities to transfer between our partnership programs - Job Pathways (community development), Wayfinder (disability services) and Revive (recycling)
• Professional development support
• Supportive and positive team environment

To Apply:

If you’re ready to make a positive impact and help empower others, we’d love to hear from you!

The Job Pathways team is diverse and united by a commitment to employment pathways, guided by values of Courage, Commitment, Care, and Collaboration. If this sounds like you, even if you don’t meet all the criteria listed, we welcome you to apply.

For a copy of the Position Description, to make enquiries, or to submit your application, email: [email protected]

To apply, please provide a cover letter along with a current resume.

Job Pathways may reserve the right to fill the position prior to the ad closure date should a successful candidate arise.

Location: Kununurra, Western Australia, 6743 (Note: Housing is not provided with this position)