Manager, Sector Programs

Position: Manager, Sector Programs & Partnerships (Affirmative Measures)

Salary: $130,538 - $144,922

Employment type:    Ongoing

Location: Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra

Want to work with an organisation that drives financial inclusion and economic empowerment with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people? Well, we've got just the job for you…

About IBA

At Indigenous Business Australia (IBA), we partner and invest with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who want to own their future. We go further than providing money - we invest in people, places and ideas that are ready. We help make them real. We're deeply invested in the financial success and economic independence of Indigenous Australians. It's why we exist.

We offer a range of services to help Indigenous Australians create wealth, seize investment opportunities, build businesses, and purchase homes. We do this with a commercial mindset and by building respectful, productive partnerships across communities, government, and the private sector.

Our people are invested, informed, responsive, respectful and connected.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Manager, Sector Programs and Partnerships to join our Community & Customer Experience team and contribute to shaping the future of Indigenous economic empowerment by supporting the delivery of innovative sector initiatives and partnerships. As part of a team committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement, you will work closely with stakeholders to expand the reach and impact of IBA's products and services across communities.

About the role

The Manager, Sector Programs and Partnerships, reports to and supports the Director, Community and Customer Experience to support IBA's Products & Markets Programs (Business Solutions, Home Ownership and Investments & Asset Management) by leading the design, delivery and strategic management of sector-facing initiatives to create impact for our customers and communities. This position will also be responsible for delivering program partnerships, ensuring alignment with IBA's Partnership Framework, governance standards, and IBA Strategy.

What you'll bring to the team

• Awareness and understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander societies and culture.
• Ability to liaise and communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
• Highly developed written communication skills and experience.
• Sound time management skills and the ability to work autonomously in a challenging environment.
• Ability to lead projects and influence team performance.
• Demonstrated experience to design and deliver capability building products and services that support the sustainability of the Indigenous business and community sectors.

What you will get in return

• A values-based organisation committed to Indigenous economic empowerment.
• 15.4% employer superannuation contribution.
• Not-for-profit status with access to salary packaging.
• 4 weeks annual leave, with options for half-pay or purchased leave.
• Paid Christmas shutdown without leave deduction.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Professional development opportunities.
• 18 days personal/carer's leave.
• NAIDOC leave.
• First Nations Ceremonial Leave.
• Cultural Leave.

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Applications close: 15 September 2025

Please note: Emailed applications will not be accepted, nor will applications from recruitment agencies

'This position is being advertised under provisions of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 that enable affirmative measures to identify opportunities as open only to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants'