General Manager - Homelands Engagement
Core
Senior leadership role overseeing Homelands engagement, strategic planning, and operational delivery of property, essential services, workshop operations, civil works, housing, construction, and maintenance for Aboriginal communities in West Arnhem Land.
Role type
Senior General Manager (Operations & Engagement)
Builds
Integrated community services, housing, infrastructure, and enterprise programs for 4,000+ Aboriginal people across 30+ Homelands.
Domain
Indigenous community development, construction, housing, and civil services in remote Australia.
Required skills
Strategic planning, operational delivery, team leadership, grant-funded program oversight, construction/housing/civil services technical grounding, budget and contract management, WHS compliance, stakeholder relationship building, workforce development.
Preferred skills
Community development experience, not-for-profit sector background, remote community work, Indigenous organization experience, cultural awareness, adaptability.
Technologies
Business systems, reporting tools, operational information platforms.
Responsibilities
Set strategic direction for Homelands engagement and associated services; build trusted relationships with Traditional Owners, community leaders, government, and funders; oversee grant-funded housing and construction programs; guide direct reports and align technical delivery with operational priorities; develop a capable workforce and strengthen employment pathways for Aboriginal staff; champion safe, high-quality service delivery.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with broad portfolio oversight.