Looking for your next leadership opportunity in a great community!

Julyardi Aboriginal Corporation is seeking an experienced Community Development practitioner to lead the Connected Beginnings initiative with our Yandi for Change Roeboure team.

The Collective impact coordinator will work in partnership with a broad range of stakeholders towards community-led systems change for the integration and access to early childhood services for children at risk of developmental vulnerability.

This role focuses on community engagement, coordination, and facilitation of local initiatives, supporting leaders and stakeholders to develop and implement community-led activities.

The role leads the Community Engagement team with a number of direct reports and will work closely with their manager, other coordiantors and Elders supporting strategic planning, program delivery, and stakeholder engagement to achieve sustainable outcomes.

The role requires strong interpersonal skills, leadership experience, the ability to build trusted relationships across multiple sectors, and practical experience delivering programs, events, and community consultation processes.

Team leadership experience managing 2-5 people is required for this position.

The role comes with a generous, above award, salary and subsidised rental accomodation for the right candidate.

About Julyardi + Yandi for Change

The Collective Impact Coordinator will be employed by Julyardi Aboriginal Corporation which is a community-based non-profit overseen by a Board of Directors, an Elders collective and operationally managed by a Chief Executive Officer. 

Yandi for Change is a collective of Roebourne Elders supported by Julyardi to provide operational programme delivery.

Selection Criteria

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in community development, engagement, or program coordination.
• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Experience managing events, workshops, and community programs.
• Knowledge of marketing and communications approaches aimed at different stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Community Development, Social Sciences, Education, or related field.
• Knowledge of frameworks such as Collective Impact, Asset-Based Community Development, or community organizing principles.
• Experience in program evaluation and reporting.

Essential Skills and Qualities

• Strong organisational and coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to facilitate groups and support community-driven processes.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work with limited supervision.
• Committed to collaboration, problem-solving, and learning from experience.

Terms and conditions of employment

• National Police Check
• Working with Children Check
• Current Driver’s License
• Australian permanent resident or citizen status is required