Job Description

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- Salary: $88,848.32 pa + additional leave + salary packaging
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- Contact email: [email protected]
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- Contact phone: 0479 025 852
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Full time

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- This is a unique opportunity to work with remote Aboriginal communities in Frog Hollow, Warmun and Wyndham to promote health and nutrition through our Thriving Communities Program.
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- You will make a positive impact to the health and well-being of Aboriginal people.
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About us

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EON Aboriginal Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation established in 2005, delivers the EON Thriving Communities Program, which focusses on improving nutrition through gardening and nutrition education as a basis for chronic disease prevention across Western Australia and the Northern Territory. Working at EON offers a meaningful opportunity to make a lasting impact on peoples lives. Our team is inspired by our vision of making a lasting contribution in remote Aboriginal communities.

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EON Aboriginal Foundation is excited to invite applications for the position of Project Manager working across three exciting community projects in the beautiful East Kimberley, WA.

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This role involves working closely with Aboriginal communities and schools in the East Kimberley, delivering practical gardening, cooking, and nutrition education. A key part of the job is engaging with school-aged children—teaching hands-on lessons, making learning about healthy eating and gardening fun while building their skills in growing and preparing healthy food. Strong communication and the ability to connect with kids in a school setting are essential.

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If you are proactive,



self-motivated, and have experience working independently – especially in remote communities – we want to hear from you.

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Position Overview:

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As a Project Manager, you will play a key role in delivering EON's Thriving Communities Program. This includes establishing and maintaining edible gardens and providing hands-on lessons to children and community members. The goal is to support schools and communities in developing sustainable food sources and lifelong skills in gardening and nutrition.

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Ideally, the successful candidate will be based in Wyndham, Kununurra, or nearby areas, with responsibilities spanning across Wyndham, Frog Hollow, and Warmun. This role entails maintaining a consistent presence in these communities, with a weekly rotation: one week in Wyndham, followed by a week in Frog Hollow and Warmun (usually 3 nights away during each stay).

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- Full-time (76 hours per fortnight), occasional out-of-hours work for stakeholder engagement events.
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- Fixed-term contract until December 2026, with a possibility of extension
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- $88,848.32 p.a. plus superannuation, with salary packaging options up to $18,549 p.a. tax-free
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- 6 weeks annual leave
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- Fully maintained work vehicle provided.
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The Ideal Candidate:

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We are looking for candidates who are passionate about gardening, cooking and community engagement. Ideal applicants will have existing gardening knowledge or a willingness to learn sustainable practices, and a passion for healthy cooking and sharing practical skills with others.

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Key skills and attributes include:

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- Gardening and cooking expertise:Ability to establish and maintain edible gardens, teach sustainable gardening practices and share cooking skills.
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- Cultural Sensitivity and Adaptability: Experience engaging respectfully with Aboriginal communities, with a deep understanding of cultural diversity.
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- Engaging and Teaching Children:Ability to connect with school-aged children, deliver engaging and practical lessons, and create a positive learning environment that makes gardening, cooking, and nutrition education accessible and enjoyable.
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- Problem-Solving and Flexibility: Robust ability to adapt to challenges and develop creative, practical solutions.
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- Community Engagement: Excellent interpersonal skills to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with local communities, with the ability to communicate with people of all ages, from children to adults.
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- Independent and Proactive: Confidence in managing projects independently, particularly in remote and dynamic settings.
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The successful applicant must hold or obtain a current manual driver's license, Working with Children Check, and National Police Check.

📌 Project Manager (Kununurra)
🏢 National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation
📍 Kununurra