Lead strategic projects for Wilinggin Aboriginal Corporation, strengthening culture, Country, community and organisational capability in the Kimberley.

• Senior project leadership role working closely with the CEO and COO.
• Deliver strategic initiatives across culture, Country and community.
• Based in Derby WA, with relocation support and flexible arrangements considered.

Lead Projects That Create Lasting Impact

Wilinggin Aboriginal Corporation represents and supports the Ngarinyin People across the Wilinggin Native Title area in the Kimberley. We are seeking an experienced and highly capable Special Projects Manager to work closely with the CEO and COO to lead strategic projects that strengthen culture, Country, community and organisational capability.

About the Role

This senior position provides end-to-end project leadership across major organisational initiatives. Working directly with executive leadership, you will ensure projects are properly scoped, planned, governed, delivered and reported, while allowing operational managers to remain focused on service delivery and team leadership. Projects may include organisational improvement, WHS systems, renewable energy, infrastructure, visitor management, Healthy Country programs, cultural initiatives, technology systems, procurement activities, business transformation and strategic opportunities.

About the Corporation

WAC was established in 2006 and is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of Ngarinyin Traditional Owners with the broad objective to further the interests of Ngarinyin People and Wilinggin Country. WAC represents the Traditional Owners of the Wanjina Wunggurr Wilinggin Native Title Area and is a related organisation and agent of our Wanjina Wunggurr Prescribed Body Corporate.

Wilinggin country covers approximately 63,000km2 (6.3 million hectares) of land in the Central North Kimberley region of Northern Australia and is the country that has been home to Ngarinyin people for many thousands of years. WAC has a workforce of 30 to 35 people who are tasked to take care of country, culture and heritage and bush fire management.

WAC is a not-for-profit organisation that has, in the last five years, grown from three staff and a turnover of $500k to some 25 staff and a turnover of some $10m, based on a strong focus on high-integrity operations and alignment with our cultural and environmental obligations.

Role Duties will Include:

• Lead complex projects from concept, feasibility and business case development through to implementation and evaluation.
• Develop project plans, budgets, governance frameworks, risk registers and executive reporting.
• Coordinate staff, Traditional Owners, consultants, contractors, government agencies and funding partners.
• Identify improvement opportunities, funding pathways and strategic initiatives aligned with WAC priorities.
• Support organisational capability, mentoring, succession planning and continuous improvement.

About You:

You are a strategic and highly organised project professional with proven experience delivering complex initiatives across multiple stakeholders and priorities. You combine strong project management skills with sound judgement, cultural respect and a practical approach to getting results.

• Minimum five years of project management, organisational development, governance or business transformation experience.
• Excellent planning, stakeholder engagement, reporting and risk management capability.
• Strong written communication skills, including executive reports, business cases and funding submissions.
• Experience working with Aboriginal organisations or remote communities is highly regarded.
• Relevant tertiary qualification and project management certification desirable.

Why Join WAC?

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to one of Australia’s leading Aboriginal corporations, working on projects that create lasting benefits for Traditional Owners, Country and future generations. Flexible work arrangements may be considered for the right candidate.

If you are looking for a rewarding leadership opportunity where your project expertise can make a genuine difference, we encourage you to apply via the "Apply Now" button.

Role is based in Derby WA 6728. Relocation support provided. Wilinggin Aboriginal Corporation will accept applications until the position is filled, and the vacancy may close without notice. Full Australian Working Rights are a requirement for this role. WAC strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.