Community Development Manager

About Bawinanga Aboriginal Corporation

The Bawinanga Aboriginal Corporation (BAC) is one of Australia’s oldest outstation resource agencies, established in its original form in 1974 to support those people who chose to live on their clan estates in Arnhem Land, rather than in the government settlement of Maningrida. In 1979 it was incorporated under the Federal Aboriginal Councils and Associations Act and today is a Corporation under the CATSI Act.

About Maningrida

Maningrida is situated on the Central Arnhem Land coast of the Arafura Sea at the mouth of the Liverpool River, approximately 500 km east of Darwin. The town is accessible in the Dry Season by road; there are two flights daily from Darwin and a freight service by barge, twice weekly. Maningrida is the administrative and service centre for 32 Homelands (outstations) within 10,000 square km of Arnhem Land. The total community population of approximately 3,500 includes the homeland and non-indigenous residents.

The town is a secluded paradise, great for keen fishermen and those looking to learn about Aboriginal art and culture. It is well resourced with an arts centre, swimming pool, school and two supermarkets.

About the Opportunity

As the BAC are experiencing an exciting growth phase, they have an opportunity for a passionate Community Development Managerto join their friendly team in Maningrida, NT, on a full-time basis. Working closely with the Activities and Community Engagement Officer and reporting to the Chief Executive Officer of Government Programs, your primary responsibility will be to execute BAC’s corporate services, administration of online systems and manage funding requirements, to ensure smooth operation of the department. Additionally, you will be responsible for maintaining positive stakeholder management and establishing community opportunities, with a focus on empowering the community.

Some of your day-to-day responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):

• Maintaining online case management systems and general case load management;
• Developing and maintaining stakeholder relationships to help drive community engagement and training opportunities;
• Monitoring strategic plans and maintain CDP task management database;
• Reporting to and liaising with funding bodies and other agencies as required; and
• Working closely with the Executive Officer and the BAC Board to ensure that CDP is compliant and achieving expected outcomes and deliverables.

About the Benefits

The BAC believes in rewarding its employees and fostering positive work environments and as such, are offering the successful candidate an attractive base salary of $95,000 plus super, with a generous salary sacrificing package and generous leave entitlements. In addition, they will equip the CDM with a work vehicle, phone and laptop.

The successful candidate will be entering a highly interactive and pivotal role at the BAC, having direct impact on the preservation of and growth of the existing community. You’ll enjoy fantastic support from your CEO, whilst enjoying true ownership of this rewarding role.

Be inspired on a daily basis by an organisation that is dedicated to improving the well being of people living in remote Indigenous communities.

People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent are strongly encouraged to apply.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a difference in an important Indigenous community, empowering them to achieve their goals – Apply Now!