Community Development Program Operations Manager

Bring your leadership skills and community services experience to a role that delivers meaningful outcomes in remote First Nations communities. This is an opportunity to join a values-driven organisation committed to empowering local people through employment, development, and social impact programs across East Arnhem Land.

Benefits

• 5 weeks annual leave
• $50 phone allowance
• Competitive salary: $100,000 - $115,000 + Super
• Salary packaging options to increase take-home pay
• Free domestic and international travel insurance
• Assistance with relocating from interstate
• Fixed term contract for 12 months with possibility of extension pending budget and business requirements.

About the Role

As Community Development Program Operations Manager, you will play a critical leadership role in overseeing the operational delivery of the Community Development Program (CDP) in two remote First Nations communities in East Arnhem Land. Reporting to the Remote Employment Manager, you will support the on-ground teams and ensure the program meets compliance, funding, and community objectives.
You will manage two direct reports (Site Managers) who are each responsible for leading their respective community delivery teams. These Site Managers oversee daily program delivery, supervise local staff, and engage with participants and stakeholders.
Your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Leading and mentoring Site Managers across two community locations
• Ensuring consistent and compliant CDP program delivery across both sites
• Working closely with operations support for resource allocation, travel, purchasing, and reporting
• Building strong partnerships with community leaders and stakeholders
• Managing budgets and ensuring cost-effective operations
• Championing projects that reflect individual participant goals and broader community priorities
• Participating actively in the broader Community Services leadership team
• Upholding workplace health and safety standards and organisational values
• The role requires regular fortnightly travel to community, with occasional overnight stays depending on operational needs.
• Other duties as required

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven leadership experience managing teams in community services or employment programs
• Experience working in or with remote Indigenous communities
• Understanding of grant-funded program delivery and compliance requirements
• A flexible and agile approach to program and team management
• Strong budgeting and resource planning skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, adaptable to cross-cultural contexts
• Previous experience working in the Northern Territory
• Qualifications in community services, social work, or human services
• Experience working with First Nations people in remote settings
• Familiarity with the Community Development Program (CDP) or similar initiatives.
• Must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent resident.

If you're ready to lead meaningful change and support local employment outcomes in East Arnhem Land, we encourage you to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

At HOBAN we encourage applications from people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of all genders, LGBTI people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We provide reasonable adjustments; including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email our Adjustments Coordinator at adjustments@hoban.com.au or visit hoban.com.au/adjustments for additional contact details.