Operations Manager
Winun Ngari Aboriginal Corporation

Operations Manager – Commercial and Funding

Location: Derby, Western Australia

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $130,000 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Rental Subsidy

About Us

We’re a values-driven organisation committed to transforming outcomes for Indigenous communities through strategic leadership, operational excellence, and cultural integrity.

About You

You’re a confident, commercially savvy leader who thrives in complex environments. You bring precision, foresight, and a collaborative mindset to everything you do. You’re ready to drive growth, compliance, and impact, without losing sight of what matters most.

Purpose of the Role

To lead the strategic and operational delivery of Winun Ngari Aboriginal Corporation’s commercial ventures and government-funded programs, ensuring they are financially sustainable, culturally aligned, and community-driven. The Operations Manager will drive income generation, compliance, and workforce readiness across diverse service areas, while maintaining strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and funding bodies.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Strategy & Growth

Identify, develop, and exploit commercial opportunities to increase income across portfolio industries.

Build and maintain business relationships with existing and prospective clients.

Monitor market trends, legislative changes, and competitor activity to inform strategic decisions.

Provide regular updates to the CEO on commercial activity, risks, and opportunities.

Strategic Finance Leadership

Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting across commercial and funded programs, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and funding obligations.

Analyse financial performance, identify cost efficiencies, and model scenarios to inform decision-making and risk mitigation

Program & Business Leadership

Deliver high-impact government-funded programs and support the development of commercial businesses.

Compliance & Reporting

Ensure financial, regulatory, and workforce compliance across all operations.

Coordinate with auditors, HR, and authorities to meet charity and grant obligations.

Provide weekly updates and monthly reports to the CEO; notify Asset Manager of equipment or personnel issues.

Champion the Integrated Management System (IMS) and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Stakeholder Engagement & Procurement

Develop strong rapport with clients, suppliers, community organisations, government departments, and political stakeholders.

Team & Culture Leadership

Lead multidisciplinary teams with empathy, structure, and accountability.

Foster a culture of safety, inclusion, and transparency.

Successful candidates will be subject to a variety of background checks including a national criminal history check, reference checks and, if applicable, WWCC, NDIS worker screening check and a pre-employment medical.

What we offer
• Base salary of around $150,000 plus superannuation, depending on experience and skills.
• Heavily subsidised housing in a modern well-equipped home.
• Company vehicle.

Apply now to become our next Operations Manager and play a key role in shaping the future of our organisation.