Position: Relationship Manager (Affirmative Measures)

Salary: $103,843 - $115,131 plus 15.4% superannuation

Employment type: Full time, ongoing

Location: Perth

Want to work with an organisation that drives financial inclusion and economic empowerment with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people? Well, we've got just the job for you…

About IBA

At Indigenous Business Australia (IBA), we partner and invest with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who want to own their future. We go further than providing money - we invest in people, places and ideas that are ready. We help make them real. We’re deeply invested in the financial success and economic independence of Indigenous Australians. It’s why we exist.

We offer a range of services to help Indigenous Australians create wealth, seize investment opportunities, build businesses, and purchase homes. We do this with a commercial mindset and by building respectful, productive partnerships across communities, government, and the private sector.

Our people are invested, informed, responsive, respectful and connected.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Relationship Manager to join the Business Solutions team. Through the Business Solutions Program, IBA helps Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to start, acquire and grow commercially viable businesses by providing pre-business guidance, business finance, business development and business support at all stages of the business life cycle.

About the role

The Relationship Manager reports to the Team Leader and manages a portfolio of small to medium size businesses (and their loans) during any stage of the business and loan life cycle. This is done in accordance with IBA policy and procedure and with particular emphasis on monitoring and supporting business performance, identifying, and supporting business growth strategies and credit risk management activities.

What you’ll bring to the team

• Awareness and understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander societies and culture.
• Ability to liaise and communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
• Strong portfolio management and customer service skills.
• High level of business acumen with an understanding of small and medium size businesses concepts, operations and management.
• Significant ability to understand and adapt to an audience to negotiate confidently and communicate with influence, clarity.
• Extensive knowledge of legal concepts together with a strong working understanding of commercial transactions, securities and litigation processes.

What you will get in return

• A values-based organisation committed to Indigenous economic empowerment.
• 15.4% employer superannuation contribution.
• Not-for-profit status with access to salary packaging.
• 4 weeks annual leave, with options for half-pay or purchased leave.
• Paid Christmas shutdown without leave deduction.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Professional development opportunities.
• 18 days personal/carer’s leave.
• NAIDOC leave.
• First Nations Ceremonial Leave.
• Cultural Leave.

Want to know more about IBA?

Visit www.iba.gov.au

Applications close: 13 November 2025

Please note: Emailed applications will not be accepted, nor will applications from recruitment agencies

The filling of this vacancy is intended to constitute an affirmative measure under subsection 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975. This vacancy is only available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.