Work type: Full Time
Location: Kununurra, with regular travel throughout the East Kimberley region
Classification: SCHADS Award Level 7
Package: $137,233.20 p/a + superannuation and employer-subsidised housing + Vehicle
Job Pathways is seeking an experienced R15 Manager to lead the Remote Australia Employment Service (RAES) program across Kununurra, Warmun, Wyndham & Kalumburu.
Strong regional services come from strong leadership, clear expectations and trusted local relationships. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and working as part of the Management Team, you will oversee the day-to-day delivery of employment services to a caseload of approximately 1,350 participants across the EK region.
This is a hands-on role that combines people leadership, operational oversight, community engagement and contract performance.
Learn more about Job Pathways: https://jobpathways.org.au/
The Remote Australia Employment Service (RAES) supports people in remote communities to build work-ready skills, overcome barriers and move towards meaningful employment. Through flexible, culturally safe and locally tailored support, RAES works with communities and employers to create practical pathways into local jobs. Job Pathways delivers the RAES program across the Halls Creek/Tjurabalan region.
Your key responsibilities will include:
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Leading, supporting and developing a geographically dispersed and culturally diverse team.
- Hold operational accountability for the effective and efficient delivery of the Remote Australia Employment Service (RAES) program and achievement of agreed participant, employer and community outcomes.
- Building trusted relationships with Aboriginal communities, local leaders, employers, training providers, government agencies and service partners.
- Overseeing regional planning, resources, budgets, workplace safety and operational risk.
- Using data, community feedback and local knowledge to improve services and employment outcomes.
- Ensuring services are culturally safe, practical and responsive to the needs of participants and communities.
You will be a capable and grounded leader who can balance people, performance and community relationships.
We are looking for someone with:
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Significant management experience in employment services, human services, community development or a comparable operational environment, with RAES or CDP experience highly regarded.
- Experience managing government-funded services, performance frameworks, compliance requirements and budgets.
- A strong track record leading and developing teams, ideally across regional, remote or multi-site operations.
- Demonstrated cultural capability and experience working respectfully with Aboriginal people and communities.
- Strong judgement, communication, problem-solving and stakeholder-management skills. A relevant tertiary qualification, or an equivalent combination of experience and expertise.
The package for this position includes:
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Base Salary: $137,233.20 p/a (excluding Superannuation)
- Employer-subsidised housing + Vehicle
- Salary packaging options
- Attractive leave entitlements
- Annual Health and Wellbeing allowance
- Confidential Employee Assistance Program for you and your loved ones
You will need a current unrestricted C Class driver’s licence and the ability to undertake regular road and air travel, including overnight stays. Appointment is subject to satisfactory National Police and NDIS Worker Screening checks. Applicants must also be legally entitled to work in Australia.
Ready to lead meaningful work across the region? We would love to hear from you!
To be sent a copy of the Position Description, please email [email protected]
To apply, please email a cover letter addressing the essential qualifications, experience and capabilities outlined in the Position Description, along with your current resume, to [email protected]
Refer to the Position Description for full details on the role's responsibilities.
Applications that do not include a cover letter or statement addressing the essential criteria will not be considered.
Job Pathways reserves the right to fill the position before the advertised closing date should a suitable candidate be identified.
For any questions about the role, please contact [email protected]
Applications close 5:00pm (AWST) Thursday 13 August 2026.
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Australia and will be required to provide evidence of this - acceptable evidence includes an Australian or New Zealand passport, birth certificate, or foreign passport with a relevant visa. Applicants will also be required to provide a National Police Clearance within the last 6 months or obtain a new one in order to be considered.
Please visit https://jobpathways.org.au/ for more information
