The Department recognises Aboriginality as a genuine occupational qualification for this position under 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984.

To apply you must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, identify as such, and be recognised by the community.

More Than Just a Job

At Communities we play a vital role in supporting and strengthening communities across Western Australia. We provide services and work with our partners to keep children safe, provide vital community services, including in emergencies, address homelessness, prevent family and domestic violence and provide stewardship for the disability sector. Our work also includes regulating early childhood education and care and leading initiatives across women’s interests, youth, seniors and ageing, carers, and volunteering.

Why Work With Us?

In return for your skills, passion, and commitment we will offer you a challenging job, a safe and healthy working setting, and a range of benefits (subject to eligibility) including:

- Flexible work options
- 5 days cultural and ceremonial leave
- District allowance in addition to salary
- Travel concessions for every two years’ service
- Additional 3 Days Public Service Leave per annum
- 3 months long service leave for every seven years consecutive service
- 18 weeks paid parental leave
- 10 days Disability Leave
- 5 days Reproductive Health Leave
- Discount on private health insurance




- Working for a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the Carers + Employers program.

Your Role. Your Impact. Reporting to the Regional Executive Director, the Regional Coordinator for the Goldfields region (the Region) supports senior regional leaders to achieve improved outcomes for Aboriginal people and communities. With a focus on service improvement, the Regional Coordinator is responsible for:

- Providing an active link between Aboriginal communities and Departmental Service Delivery across the Region.
- Providing culturally sound advice and support to senior regional leaders on complex cultural matters.
- Undertaking project work consistent with the Department’s Regional Strategic and Operational Plans to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of services to Aboriginal Communities and people.
- Representing the Department in relevant Forums on matters affecting Aboriginal communities and people in the Region.

If you’d like to know more about the team or the role, connect with David Bridge, Regional Executive Director (Midwest, Gascoyne & Goldfields) on [0432 836 447](tel:0432 836 447) or via email to [email protected]. Interested in Applying?

Click 'Apply' to be redirected to the main advertisement on the WA Government Jobs Board. Here you will find the Form and application requirements.

Advertisement closes 4:00pm Wednesday 14 October 2026 (AWST). Please note, we do not accept late applications.

📌 Aboriginal Regional Coordinator (50(d)) (Kalgoorlie - Boulder)
🏢 Department of Communities
📍 Kalgoorlie - Boulder