Job Opportunity: Manager Employment Services East Kimberley Region

Work type: Full Time

Location: Kununurra, Western Australia, 6743

Are you ready to take on a pivotal executive leadership role in the East Kimberley? Job Pathways is seeking a dynamic Manager Employment Services East Kimberley Region to shape strategy, lead a diverse team, and strengthen employment outcomes for Aboriginal communities and local job seekers.

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

About the Role

As the Manager Employment Services East Kimberley Region, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across Kununurra, Wyndham, Warmun, and Kalumburu. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality, culturally informed services that meet compliance obligations while helping individuals, families, and communities access meaningful employment pathways.

This executive role is part of the organisation’s leadership team, driving innovation, managing risk, and ensuring Job Pathways remains a trusted partner in the East Kimberley.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Oversee regional employment strategies and adapt to community needs
• Drive service quality, compliance, and improved outcomes

People & Performance

• Lead and support a diverse, dispersed team
• Build an inclusive, values-based culture and develop staff

Service & Compliance

• Deliver services to contract and quality standards
• Ensure compliance and embed continuous improvement

Stakeholder Engagement

• Strengthen partnerships with Aboriginal communities, employers, and government
• Advocate for regional priorities and represent Job Pathways externally

Governance & Risk

• Provide advice and reports to the CEO and Board
• Ensure strong governance, financial stewardship, and risk management

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• Proven senior leadership in employment services, community development, or related sectors
• Demonstrated success in delivering outcomes within complex government contracts
• Strong track record in team leadership, HR management, and performance development
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Demonstrated cultural competence working with Aboriginal communities

Preferred:

• Tertiary qualification in Business Management, Community Development, or related field
• Knowledge of East Kimberley labour market trends and regional development

What You’ll Need

• Current C Class Driver’s Licence (essential)
• Ability to travel regularly across the region, including overnight stays
• National Police Clearance (required prior to commencement)

Why Join Job Pathways?

• Strategic Impact: Lead programs that make a real difference in communities
• Executive Leadership: Play a key role on the Executive Management Team
• Community Connection: Work in partnership with remote Aboriginal communitie
• Lifestyle & Culture: Experience the unique lifestyle and natural beauty of the East Kimberley
• Supportive Culture: Be part of a team living the values of Courage, Commitment, Care, and Collaboration

Additional Benefits

• Salary sacrificing options to maximise take-home pay
• Annual Health & Wellbeing Allowance
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Attractive leave entitlements to support work-life balance in the Kimberley

How to Apply

If you're ready to take on a rewarding leadership role and help build sustainable employment futures in the East Kimberley, we want to hear from you!

Please submit your cover letter and current resume to: [email protected]

For a copy of the full position description, contact the HR team at the above email.

Location: Kununurra, Western Australia, 6743

Job Pathways is committed to diversity, equity, cultural responsiveness, and safe, inclusive work environments. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

Job Pathways may appoint the role prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

Shape the future of employment in the East Kimberley – apply today!