Candidate ID: 17357

A highly experienced Indigenous employment specialist with over 10 years’ experience across government and community sectors, leading programs that improve employment outcomes and participant wellbeing. Skilled in program management, stakeholder engagement, and culturally safe mentoring, with a proven track record of driving participation, reducing recidivism, and developing leadership initiatives.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Program Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Mentoring and Coaching
• Leadership and Development
• Cultural Competency
• Community Engagement

Relevant Experience

Senior Aboriginal Employment Advisor, Government Transport Agency
3 years
Led Indigenous employment initiatives, increasing program participation from 21 to 120, while providing culturally safe mentoring and enhancing stakeholder engagement across multiple departments.

Grants Administration Officer / Indigenous Employment Programs Manager, Community Services Organisation
2 years
Managed employment services contracts, reduced recidivism, and delivered tailored mentoring and training programs that supported Indigenous participants into work and qualifications.

Development & Delivery Specialist – Recruitment Services, Aboriginal Employment Strategy
7 years
Designed and implemented recruitment and leadership programs, improving Indigenous employment outcomes, developing emerging leaders, and enhancing team productivity across regional offices.

Location and Availability

 Preferred work location: Tamworth

Open to Relocating: No – Happy with Hybrid

Workplace flexibility: Preference is Remote but happy with Hybrid

Ability to travel: Yes, as requested

Availability/notice period: ASAP

Desired salary or salary expectations: $130,000 Plus Super