Manager - Programs & Impact

Location: Perth, CBD

Employment Type: Permanent, full-time

Salary: $120,000 - $140,000

About the Role:

Reporting to the CEO, the Manager – Programs and Impact leads the design, delivery, and evaluation of multiple, concurrent community-led programs aligned with strategic priorities. Working closely with Yinhawangka People, organisational partners, funders and stakeholders, this role ensures programs are co-designed, culturally grounded, well-governed and impactful.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead planning, implementation, and oversight of projects to achieve agreed goals, timelines and budgets.
• Facilitate co-design and genuine engagement processes with Yinhawangka members and community stakeholders.
• Support the development and application of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) frameworks for continuous improvement.
• Foster collaborative research partnerships that inform and strengthen program and policy outcomes.
• Build and sustain effective partnerships with service providers and funding partners to maximise outcomes.
• Provide policy and strategic advice to the CEO, drawing on evidence, best practice and community perspectives.
• Drive strong alignment and collaboration across YCSO and related entities to advance shared goals.
• Build and lead effective teams, nurturing a culturally safe, supportive, and results-focused workplace.

About You:

You will bring demonstrated experience in program or project management in Aboriginal, community, health, education or cultural settings with proven skills in co-design, partnership building and leadership. Culturally respectful and strengths-based, you communicate and collaborate across cultures and systems, with high-level organisational and stakeholder skills. Experience in the Pilbara or Native Title/Indigenous governance contexts is highly regarded.

Key Selection Criteria:

• Demonstrated experience in program or project management, preferably in Aboriginal, community development, health, education or cultural settings.
• Proven ability to lead co-design processes and work collaboratively with Aboriginal communities.
• Strong understanding of monitoring, evaluation and learning practices.
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain effective partnerships with capability partners, ensuring program objectives and outcomes are achieved.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including across cultures.
• Policy development or strategic advisory experience in a community, government or not-for-profit context.
• High-level organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Commitment to self-determination, cultural respect and strengths-based approaches.
• Proven ability to build and lead effective teams, fostering a positive, culturally safe, and collaborative workplace environment.
• Desirable: Experience working in the Pilbara or other remote regions; understanding of Native Title and Indigenous governance context; relevant tertiary qualifications in social sciences, public policy, community development, or related field.

What We Offer:

• A rare opportunity to shape and build impactful programs from the ground up, applying contemporary best practice in Indigenous program delivery.
• Competitive salary with salary packaging benefits, including 5 weeks of annual leave per year plus paid Christmas close-down leave
• Professional development and career growth opportunities within a dynamic and evolving organisation committed to cultural empowerment and self-determination
• A supportive and culturally safe workplace where your leadership fosters growth, innovation, and collaboration

To apply, submit your CV with a cover letter addressing the selection criteria to

Applications due by close of business, Friday 10th October 2025.