Company Description Homeland School Company leads bi-cultural education initiatives on homelands within the Djelk Indigenous Protected Area in Arnhem Land, Northern Territory. The organization works closely with local communities to support learning that respects Indigenous culture, language, and connection to Country.

Programs are designed to strengthen educational outcomes while reflecting community priorities and ways of living. Team members collaborate with Elders, families, and partner organizations to create culturally responsive learning environments. Homeland School Company offers meaningful work for individuals who value community engagement, equity in education, and sustainable development.

Role Description The Recruitment Director – Community and Economic Development is responsible for designing and delivering recruitment strategies that support bi-cultural education and community-focused initiatives.

This hybrid role is based in Maningrida, NT, with some flexibility for work from home, and involves regular engagement with homelands across the Djelk Indigenous Protected Area. Day-to-day tasks include identifying staffing needs, developing inclusive recruitment campaigns, coordinating selection processes, and maintaining strong relationships with local communities, educational partners, and stakeholders.

The role also oversees workforce planning, onboarding,



and retention strategies that align with community and economic development goals. The Recruitment Director collaborates with leadership to ensure recruitment practices are culturally safe, legally compliant, and supportive of long-term community capacity building.

Qualifications

- Experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or human resources, ideally within education, community development, or not-for-profit sectors.
- Background in community engagement, stakeholder management, or partnership development, with robust relationship-building skills.
- Knowledge of Indigenous contexts, bi-cultural education, or remote community work, and a commitment to culturally safe practices.
- Skills in strategic planning, program development, or workforce planning related to community and economic development.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution abilities, with clear written and verbal skills.
- Demonstrated organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and collaboratively.
- Relevant tertiary qualification in human resources, education, community development, business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Willingness to travel to homelands and work in remote settings; familiarity with the Northern Territory context is an advantage.

📌 Recruitment Director - Community And Economic Development (Maningrida)
🏢 Homeland School
📍 Maningrida