Workforce Coordinator – Karratha

Ashburton Aboriginal Corporation (AAC)

Lead Workforce Development. Drive Community Outcomes. Make a Difference.

Ashburton Aboriginal Corporation (AAC) is seeking an experienced and motivated Workforce Coordinator to join our growing team in Karratha.

This exciting leadership chance will see you play a key role in coordinating workforce development initiatives, community projects, stakeholder engagement, and employment services that create meaningful outcomes for Aboriginal people and communities in the Karratha region. The position provides leadership to staff while ensuring programs are delivered in line with organisational priorities, funding requirements, community expectations, and cultural values.

About the Role

Reporting to the Employment Services Manager, you will lead and coordinate workforce development services, community projects, and stakeholder partnerships while supporting a high-performing and culturally safe team environment. You'll work closely with community members, employers and internal teams to deliver programs that support employment pathways, workforce capability, and community led outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead, mentor and develop team members to achieve program objectives.

- Coordinate workforce development initiatives and employment pathways.

- Manage and oversee community projects from planning through to delivery.

- Build and maintain strong relationships with Aboriginal communities and stakeholders.

- Monitor service delivery performance and contractual requirements.

- Ensure projects are delivered within approved budgets and funding guidelines.

- Drive continuous improvement, compliance, and quality outcomes.

- Promote strong workplace health and safety practices across all activities.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

- Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience.

- Experience within employment services,



workforce development, community services, project coordination, or a related field.

- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.

- Excellent organisational, reporting, and administrative abilities.

- Financial and project management experience.

- A commitment to culturally safe and community-informed service delivery.

- A proactive and solutions-focused approach.

- Current driver's licence and willingness to travel within Western Australia as required.

Why Join AAC?

- Competitive salary package

- Professional development and career growth opportunities

- Supportive and collaborative leadership team

- Opportunity to work closely with Aboriginal communities across the Pilbara

- Meaningful work that delivers lasting community outcomes

- Be part of a growing Aboriginal organisation making a genuine difference

About Ashburton Aboriginal Corporation

AAC is a proudly Aboriginal-led organisation committed to empowering communities, creating employment opportunities, and delivering culturally appropriate services that improve the lives of Aboriginal people across Western Australia.

Apply Now

If you are passionate about workforce development, community engagement, and leading positive change, we encourage you to apply.

AAC is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all workers and clients, including children, young people, and vulnerable people. Applicants for roles involving work with these groups are expected to share this commitment and support our safeguarding and child safe practices, including WWCC and NCCHC requirements.

Ashburton Aboriginal Corporation strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, reflecting our commitment to cultural inclusion and community engagement.

AAC reserves the right to close this advertisement early and appoint a suitable candidate before the advertised closing date if an outstanding applicant is identified.

📌 Workforce Coordinator (Karratha)
🏢 Ashburton Aboriginal
📍 Karratha