Business Manager

AKG is now a Certified Great Place to Work 2024/2025.

RISE Ventures is committed to local communities and their needs – our strategy strengthens our presence and our connection with stakeholders in the Remote Australia Employment Services (RAES) program and goes far beyond just finding jobs. Whilst important, our role has shifted to include 'providing work opportunities', 'fostering and creating small enterprises', supporting 'emerging businesses', supporting Government objectives - in essence assisting communities to plan for and RISE to the challenge of self-determination.

This role is based on Mornington Island, QLD. If you are looking for an opportunity live and work in Far North Qld, this role is for you.

A day in the life of a RAES Business Manager can include:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure RAES services are delivered
• Establish and maintain governance structures that support accountability, compliance, risk management, and long-term service sustainability
• Ensure strong financial management, record-keeping, and reporting systems are in place
• Oversee delivery of tailored, strengths-based and culturally safe case management community projects, and employment services
• Monitor performance against RAES Key Performance Indicators (Quality, Effectiveness, Efficiency) and implement continuous improvement strategies
• Build and maintain strong relationships with participants, employers, community organisations, Traditional Owners, and government representatives
• Engage with communities to co-design and deliver community projects that reflect local needs and aspirations
• Recruit, mentor, and support staff, prioritising local employment opportunities
• • Develop workforce capability through training, supervision, and performance management
• Ensure workplace culture promotes respect, safety, and wellbeing for staff and participants

Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated experience in program or business management
• Strong knowledge of compliance, governance, and financial management frameworks
• Experience leading diverse teams
• High-level skills in stakeholder engagement, particularly in remote and Indigenous community contexts
• Proven ability to deliver outcomes in line with funding agreements, KPIs, and regulatory requirements
• High-level written and verbal communication skills, including report preparation and presentations
• Experience working in or with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in management, business, social sciences, or related fields

Being a part of the Rise Ventures team, you will be provided with a wide range of benefits including:

• Relocation to Mornington Island
• 5 weeks of paid leave per year
• Accommodation on Mornington Island and all utilities included
• 1 roundtrip domestic flight per year
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• Birthday leave and diversity leave
• Frequent training and support to excel in the role
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• Engage Wellbeing and Recognition Centre (Move, Munch, Money and Mind)

To be considered you must...

• Have full working rights in Australia
• Have a current driver's licence and a comprehensively insured vehicle
• Complete an Australia History Criminal Check
• Have a current Working with Children Check or willing to obtain a Working with Children Check before employment
• Ability to work Monday to Friday - 8:30am to 5:00pm

Please note that people with a criminal record are not automatically barred from applying for this position, rather the relevance will be considered as it applies to our industry.

About AKG:

AKG is an innovative employment services, community, health and education provider, underpinned by a unique partnership model.

Our family of businesses work together to empower individuals and communities, with a particular focus on disadvantaged communities including First Nations, youth and people living with a disability.

We are proud of our 30-year heritage and our achievements. So far, we have helped more than 1 million people to learn, find employment and discover new career opportunities.

At AKG we are empowered by our diversity. AKG are committed to providing a work environment where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. AKG encourages applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures including Australian Defence Force Veterans and their Families, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People, the LGBTQI+ community and people with a disability.

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact our talent team via email 

If this role speaks to you and you want to be a part of a high performing and collaborative team as well as the ability to build an amazing career with an organisation that fosters genuine growth and development, please apply today.