Lead with Impact, Steer on Country: Command 7 Sites, Earn Outstanding Pay, and Make Your Journey Count

Salary/Benefits: Competitive Base + 12% Super + $15,900 Salary Packaging + 5 Weeks Annual Leave

Randstad has partnered with ALPA (Arnhem Land Progress Aboriginal Corporation), one of Australia's largest Aboriginal-owned benevolent corporations. We are seeking to recruit a decisive, resilient, and forward-thinking Senior Community Programs Manager ready to bring their skills to some of the most beautiful and remote parts of Northern Australia. Are you a seasoned operational leader with deep roots in remote Aboriginal Community Services and CDP/RAES delivery? This isn’t just a job; it’s an opportunity to influence the social and economic development of remote Communities.

About your next role In this senior leadership position, you will take high-level operational oversight across 7 remote sites, managing direct reports and steering end-to-end performance. You will serve as the bridge between ground operations and executive leadership, balancing strategic stakeholder engagement with a grounded, hands-on understanding of community life. You are a leader who operates with high autonomy, commercial/financial acumen, an agile mindset, and a genuine sense of humour to tackle the realities of remote operations. You are adept at overseeing employment services programs and managing on-ground teams across multiple remote locations.

What you will need to bring You are a strategic leader with strong cultural competency and an innate ability to inspire teams in remote, geographically dispersed locations.

Ground Knowledge in RAES / CDP: Deep experience in CDP or RAES operational leadership (Operations Manager, Site Coordinator, or Senior Community Services Manager).

Aboriginal Corporation & Federal Stakeholder Exposure:



Demonstrated contract management skills and proven capability working within First Nations organizations or remote contexts.

Financial Acumen: Strong background in budget allocation, expense justification, and managing project/site financials.

Autonomous Decision-Making: Proven operational competence to make bold, effective decisions independently while holding overall site accountability.

Core Character Attributes: High agility, flexibility, openness to change, clear communication skills, and a healthy sense of humour.

Mandatory Requirements:

Unrestricted Manual Driver's Licence

NT Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card)

First Aid Certification

Ability to travel to remote Communities via 4WD or small light aircraft

Willingness to undergo necessary background checks and clearances required for working in remote Indigenous communities

What you will get in return

Access PBI Salary Packaging (up to $15,900) with 12% Superannuation plus monthly telephone allowance

5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading

The chance to make a meaningful difference in remote First Nations communities

Relocation assistance from anywhere in Australia.

Lead with Impact, Steer on Country: Command 7 Sites, Earn Great Pay, and Make Your Journey Count

key responsibilities

Provide operational oversight across 7 remote RAES program sites

Lead, mentor, and perform line management for Operations Managers and remote site teams

Manage federal government contracts and maintain high-level stakeholder relations

Drive end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, and performance management

Maintain budget allocations and justify operational expenditure across sites

Maintain pastoral support and employee rapport across remote communities

Facilitate strategic planning

qualification

Qualification in Community Services

Business Management

or related field

Unrestricted Manual Driver's Licence

NT Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card)

Current First Aid & CPR Certification

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📌 Senior Community Programs Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Randstad Pty
📍 Sydney