Program Manager – Crisis Support Accommodation (Nhulunbuy & Ramingining)

Lead a unique, community-led response to homelessness in East Arnhem Land

We’re looking for an experienced, values-driven leader to establish and then oversee our crisis accommodation services across Nhulunbuy and Ramingining, supporting some of the most remote and resilient communities in the country.

You’ll be responsible for managing 7 beds across two sites, leading a committed team of support workers, overseeing case management, driving partnerships with local services, and ensuring we continue to deliver trauma-informed, culturally safe supports for people experiencing homelessness.

What You’ll Be Doing

Managing day-to-day operations across Nhulunbuy and Ramingining

Leading staff, rostering, and reflective supervision for a 24/7 program

Overseeing case management practices and ensuring strong housing pathways

Building relationships with Aboriginal organisations, housing services, and community partners

Monitoring budgets, reports, incidents and service quality

Embedding local cultural leadership and ensuring services are safe, inclusive and accountable

We’re Looking For Someone With

Experience managing homelessness or residential services in remote or regional settings

Strong leadership, rostering and budgeting capabilities

A deep commitment to culturally responsive practice and First Nations community empowerment

Confidence navigating housing systems, compliance frameworks and community-based supports

The ability to travel regularly between Nhulunbuy and Ramingining

Position may be based in Darwin or Nhulunbuy

What We Offer

Competitive salary with salary packaging

A genuine chance to lead systems change from the ground up

Country Connect Foundation is Aboriginal-led and community-grounded. We welcome applications from First Nations people, people with lived experience of homelessness, and those committed to building safer, stronger, and more inclusive communities in remote Australia.