Manager Community Relations

Manager Community Relations (full-time)

$125 000 per annum depending on experience

Based in our West Perth Office.

 Native Title Services Goldfields (NTSG) is the recognised native title service provider for the Goldfields Region of Western Australia. Our staff are a dedicated, highly motivated and team-oriented group, operating in a fast paced, complex and dynamic working environment.

Our primary function is to protect and advance the native title rights and interests of the native title claimants and holders of the Goldfields Region.  This includes assisting native title claimants to have their native title rights and interests recognised by the Australian legal system.

We are seeking an experienced and relationship-focused Community Relations Manager to lead our newly created Community Relations and PBC Support function. This is an exciting opportunity for a leader who is passionate about working with Aboriginal communities and supporting positive outcomes for Traditional Owners, claim groups, and native title holders across the Goldfields region.

About the role:

The Community Relations Manager is responsible for leading NTSG’s community relations and stakeholder engagement activities, ensuring strong and effective relationships are maintained with constituents, Traditional Owners, Prescribed Bodies Corporate (PBCs), government agencies and other key stakeholders. The role oversees the planning and delivery of engagement initiatives, facilitates meetings and consultations, and supports constituents to achieve their aspirations and objectives.

About you:

You are an experienced leader with demonstrated success in stakeholder engagement, community relations or a related field. You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, enabling you to build strong relationships, facilitate productive discussions and effectively manage sensitive or complex matters with a range of stakeholders.

You possess a sound understanding of Aboriginal affairs, community engagement principles and, ideally, native title. Organised and adaptable, you can manage competing priorities while maintaining a high standard of service delivery, governance and accountability. Most importantly, you are committed to supporting Aboriginal communities and empowering your team to achieve meaningful outcomes.

To be considered for this position, it is essential that you have:

• Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal communities to achieve tangible outcomes.
• A qualification in community development, communications, Aboriginal history, law, or equivalent work experience
• Experience developing & delivering Community Engagement Plans or other similar strategic collaborative planning.
• The ability to solve problems, prioritise workload and work efficiently both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills adaptable to various audiences and sensitive to Aboriginal ways of working.
• Exposure to Customer Relationship Management Databases and project management tools and/or willingness and capacity to upskill in this space.
• Proven leadership and project management experience in complex stakeholder or client service environments.
• Ability to develop and maintain strategic relationships with stakeholders
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A resilient, adaptable and empathetic approach, with the ability to manage complex and sensitive matters professionally.
• Capacity to undertake regular travel for fieldwork and meetings, and experience working/travelling in isolated areas.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• A current WA C Class Driver’s Licence.

Benefits:

• Salary package up to $15,899 per year for living expenses that attract FBT, and an additional $2,650 per year for meals and entertainment.
• 4 weeks leave and 17.5% leave loading.
• Additional paid leave between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.
• A collaborative, open, and supportive culture
• Training and professional development provided, including 4WD training, St John’s first aid certificate and conference opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements, including options to work from home, hybrid arrangements and office based.
• Employee wellness initiatives, including an unlimited employee assistance program
• Modern West Perth office location, close to public transport including free CAT routes
• Relocation assistance available.

How do you apply?

Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience, and motivation for joining NTSG. For any additional information about the role, please contact NTSG HR at ntsghr@dabs.net.au . A detailed Duty Statement can be requested by emailing ntsg@dabs.net.au

Applications close at 5pm on Wednesday 9 September 2026

Indigenous Australians are encouraged to apply.  We are seeking to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the needs of our clients and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees.  This is authorised under Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984.