Job Opportunity: Coordinator Community Projects/CDS Site Supervisor

Work type: Full Time Position

Location: Halls Creek, Western Australia, 6770

Are you passionate about empowering communities and supporting job seekers through meaningful community initiatives? Join Job Pathways as a Coordinator Community Projects/CDS Site Supervisor and be part of a team delivering engaging projects while supporting the sustainability of local communities.

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

About the Role:

As a Coordinator Community Projects, you will lead the design and delivery of vocational and non-vocational ‘Work for the Dole’ activities and oversee the Containers for Change (CDS) program. You’ll play a pivotal role in developing and managing community-based projects while leading a culturally diverse team and delivering excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management: Lead the design, planning, and delivery of community projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with organisational and community priorities.
• Operational Leadership: Oversee day-to-day operations at the Containers for Change (CDS) site, ensuring efficient, safe, and professional recycling services.
• Team Leadership & Development: Mentor and support Community Project Officers, Project Hands, and CDS team members, building a positive, culturally safe, and high-performing workplace.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with job seekers, employers, Indigenous organisations, government agencies, and community stakeholders.
• Compliance & Reporting: Ensure all activities comply with organisational policies, contractual obligations, Work Health & Safety standards, and reporting requirements.
• Cultural Responsiveness: Work respectfully and responsively with Aboriginal clients, staff, and communities, supporting culturally appropriate practices across all areas of work.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential Experience:

• Demonstrated project management experience with an understanding of the project lifecycle.
• Experience managing and developing culturally diverse teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to liaise effectively across varied groups.
• Sound administrative, reporting, and IT skills (including Office 365).

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience in labour market programs (CDEP, CDP, Jobactive, DES).
• Understanding of the waste and recycling industry.
• Knowledge of Work Health and Safety standards.
• Previous experience working with Indigenous Australians in rural or remote communities.

Licensing Requirements:

• Essential: C Class Driver’s License, National Police Check
• Preferred: Forklift license, First Aid Certificate, White Card, HR License.

Why Join Job Pathways?

• Be part of a supportive, culturally responsive, and community-driven organisation.
• Make a genuine impact in Halls Creek and surrounding areas through meaningful employment pathways.
• Career Development: Grow your skills in project leadership and community development.
• Cultural Engagement: Work closely with Indigenous communities to create positive change.

Additional Benefits

• Attractive leave entitlements to experience the Kimberley lifestyle.
• Salary packaging to boost your take-home pay.
• Annual health and wellbeing allowance.
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

How to Apply

Job Pathways is committed to creating a workplace where quality, safety, and cultural responsiveness are highly valued. Guided by the values of Courage, Commitment, Care, and Collaboration, our team is united in its mission to build employment pathways.

To apply, please provide a cover letter and your current resume. For a copy of the position description or to submit your application, email [email protected]

Job Pathways reserves the right to fill the position prior to the ad closure date should a successful candidate be identified.

Location: Halls Creek, Western Australia, 6770. Accommodation is provided for this position.