Program Manager – Aboriginal Employment & Reintegration Program

Program Manager – Aboriginal Employment & Reintegration Program

Location: Muswellbrook, NSW (Based at the Blackrock Office)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Organisation: Blackroo Aboriginal Community Indigenous Corporation

Salary & Benefits

- $130,000 total remuneration package (inclusive of superannuation).

- Fully maintained company vehicle.

- Mobile phone and laptop.

- Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits.

- Professional development opportunities.

- Opportunity to build and lead a flagship Aboriginal employment program.

About Blackroo

Blackroo Aboriginal Community Indigenous Corporation is an Aboriginal-led not-for-profit organisation committed to creating lasting social and economic outcomes for Aboriginal people, families and communities.

Our focus is creating real opportunities through employment, education, mentoring and community development.

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Program Manager to establish and lead an exciting recent Aboriginal Employment & Reintegration Program that supports Aboriginal people transitioning from custody into sustainable employment and long-term careers.

This is a rare opportunity to build a program from the ground up while making a genuine difference in people's lives.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Chair and Board, you will lead the day-to-day delivery of this important Commonwealth-funded program.

You will work closely with Aboriginal participants, Corrective Services, employers, training organisations, government agencies and community partners to help participants successfully transition into employment and remain connected to long-term support.

You will also work alongside an experienced executive team that has successfully delivered similar employment programs for more than ten years.





A dedicated full-time Administration Officer will support the program, allowing you to focus on participant outcomes, stakeholder engagement and program delivery.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the day-to-day management of the Aboriginal Employment & Reintegration Program.

- Build strong relationships with Corrective Services, Aboriginal organisations, employers and government agencies.

- Support Aboriginal participants from pre-release through to long-term employment.

- Develop employment pathways with industry.

- Coordinate mentors and support services.

- Manage program budgets and contractual compliance.

- Prepare monthly Board reports and funding reports.

- Monitor program outcomes and key performance indicators.

- Ensure compliance with Commonwealth funding requirements.

- Represent Blackroo professionally across government, community and industry.

About You

To be successful in this role you will ideally have:

- Experience managing government-funded programs or community projects.

- Strong leadership and organisational skills.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

- Experience managing budgets, reporting and compliance.

- The ability to lead a small team while working independently.

- A genuine passion for improving outcomes for Aboriginal people.

- Current unrestricted driver's licence.

- National Police Check (or willingness to obtain).

- Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain).

Experience working within employment services, Aboriginal organisations, justice,



Corrective Services, training or community services will be highly regarded.

Why Join Blackroo?

This is much more than another Program Manager position.

You will have the opportunity to help build a program that has the potential to transform the lives of Aboriginal people leaving custody and create long-term employment pathways across New South Wales.

The successful delivery of this program will position Blackroo to expand this model nationally, creating opportunities for thousands of Aboriginal people into the future.

If you are passionate about changing lives and want to leave a lasting legacy, we would love to hear from you.

Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging

As an employee of Blackroo Aboriginal Community Indigenous Corporation, you will have access to attractive not-for-profit salary packaging benefits (subject to eligibility and current legislation).

These benefits may include:

- Tax-effective salary packaging that can increase your take-home pay.

- Meals and Entertainment Card.

- Novated leasing options (where available).

- Other salary packaging benefits available through our approved provider.

These benefits can significantly increase the value of your overall remuneration package when compared with similar positions in the private sector.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Blackroo Aboriginal Community Indigenous Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion and cultural respect in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds who share our commitment to creating positive outcomes for Aboriginal people, families and communities.

All applicants will be assessed on their skills, experience and suitability for the role.

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📌 Program Manager – Aboriginal Employment & Reintegration Program (Muswellbrook Shire Council)
🏢 Blackroo Community Indigenous
📍 Muswellbrook Shire Council