Tjuntjuntjara is a small, remote Aboriginal community located on the Spinifex Lands in the Western Desert region of Western Australia. Within this area, Paupiyala Tjarutja Aboriginal Corporation (PTAC) is an Aboriginal corporation with responsibility for managing the essential and community services in the community. This includes, but is not limited to, the Community Store, Community Resource Centre, a Women’s Centre, Indigenous Sport and Recreation program, an Environmental Health program, municipal services (airstrip, tip, road maintenance, water, power, sewerage), mechanics workshop, the Community Development Program and Spinifex Health Service’s (including Youth and Home and Community Care programs). Tjuntjuntjara is the main population Centre for the Spinifex Lands, over 55,000 sq. kms of Native Title area in the Great Victoria Desert region of Western Australia.

Role

The Community Resource Centre (CRC) Co‑Ordinator plays a central role in delivering essential services and support to the Tjuntjuntjara community. Reporting to the Community Services Operations Manager, the position is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the CRC, ensuring it functions as a reliable hub for community access to information, technology, and government services. The Community Resource Centre (CRC) Co‑Ordinator plays a central role in delivering essential services and support to the Tjuntjuntjara community. Reporting to the Community Services Operations Manager, the position is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the CRC, ensuring it functions as a reliable hub for community access to information, technology, and government services.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure the smooth operation of the Community Resource Centre, ensuring it is open, accessible, and running efficiently, while managing administrative tasks, schedules, and service delivery.
• Provide Services Australia services to the Tjuntjuntjara community as a Centrelink Agent. 
• Assist community members to access Services Australia systems, including completing applications, navigating MyGov, and attending appointments.
• Plan and facilitate training, community workshops, and initiatives that build skills in areas such as digital literacy, financial capability, and employment readiness.
• Provide one-on-one assistance with everyday needs such as identification, banking, government forms, and referrals to other services.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare reports on program outcomes, attendance, and funding compliance.
• Liaise with government agencies, service providers, and funding bodies to support service coordination and program delivery.
• Manage functions such as post office services, mail distribution, and coordination of housing maintenance requests.
• Provide guidance, mentoring, and training to casual staff, ensuring performance, compliance, and professional development.
• Collaborate with Tjuntjuntjara RAES program to prioritise employment opportunities for Community Members.
• Adhere to organisational procedures, including work health and safety, risk management, and code of conduct requirements.
• Empower community members by improving access to services, strengthening skills, and supporting participation in employment and community initiatives. 

The ideal candidate will have:

• A minimum of three years’ experience in a similar role within a community, not-for-profit, or service delivery environment.
• Demonstrated experience working with Services Australia systems, including Centrelink and Medicare processes.
• Strong report writing, data collection, and administrative skills, with the ability to maintain accurate records and meet reporting requirements.
• Proven ability to manage programs, budgets, and grants in a not-for-profit setting.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage effectively with community members, stakeholders, and government agencies.
• Highly developed organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently with limited supervision and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Experience in planning and delivering community programs, training, and initiatives that support participation and skill development.
• Strong IT skills, including the ability to support others in accessing online systems and digital services.
• A commitment to continuous improvement, professional development, and culturally appropriate service delivery.
• A current Working with Children Check, National Police Clearance, and valid driver’s license.
• Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or appropriate work rights. 

Mandatory Requirements

• A current Western Australian Working with Children Check.
• A National Police Clearance (not more than 2 years old).
• Australian citizenship, permanent resident status or appropriate work visa.
• A current manual driver’s license. 

In addition to a rewarding and dynamic position, Paupiyala Tjarutja Aboriginal Corporation can offer benefits such as:

• 6 weeks annual leave
• Remote leave allowance
• Onsite accommodation

The salary range offered is between $93,090.08 - $99.788.72 per annum FTE equiv. plus superannuation depending on skills and experience. As a not-for-profit, PTAC offers salary packaging, which can boost your take-home pay by reducing taxable income.

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To Apply

Submit your cover letter along with your resume via the "Apply Now" button.

Before an offer of employment can be made PTAC requires a National Police Clearance, not older than 6 months and a current Working with Children's Check.

You are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible as PTAC reserves the right to shortlist and interview applications as received. While we would love to contact each applicant, this is not always possible, and we thank every applicant in advance for taking the time to apply.

Unsolicited resumes and contact from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Indigenous Australians are encouraged to apply.  We are seeking to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the needs of our clients and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees. This is authorised under Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984.