Community Projects Lead - Cairns

RISE Ventures is committed to local communities and their needs – our strategy strengthens our presence and our connection with stakeholders in the Remote Australia Employment Services (RAES) program and goes far beyond just finding jobs.

Whilst important, our role has shifted to include 'providing work opportunities', 'fostering and creating small enterprises', supporting 'emerging businesses', supporting Government objectives - in essence assisting communities to plan for and RISE to the challenge of self-determination.

This role is based in Cairns, QLD which monthly service to Pormpuraaw, Kowanyama, and Mornington Island.

The Community Projects Manager is responsible for the strategic development, funding submission, financial management, workforce oversight, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of RAES Community Projects across Regions 51 and 55.

A day in the life of a Community Projects Lead may include:

• Lead the preparation and submission of Interim and Substantive Community Projects funding applications
• Develop and manage Community Projects budgets across Regions 51 and 55
• Hold overall responsibility for management of all Community Projects staff across Regions 51 and 55
• Develop detailed project implementation plans
• Coordinate workforce, training providers, and stakeholders
• Ensure projects are culturally appropriate and community endorsed
• Establish systems to track performance milestones and deliverables
• Monitor and report against KPIs under the RAES Performance Framework
• Maintain documented evidence of ongoing community consultation
• Maintain strong relationships with community leadership, Council, ACCOs, JKG, PBC and advisory groups

Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated experience in grant writing and funding submissions
• Experience managing multi-site budgets and project implementation
• Proven leadership and staff supervision experience
• Strong understanding of government contract compliance
• Ability to develop and monitor KPIs and performance frameworks
• Experience working in or with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
• Strong stakeholder engagement and governance capability
• Knowledge of Closing the Gap priorities
• Experience in very remote locations.

Being a part of the Rise Ventures team, you will be provided with a wide range of benefits including:

• 3k relocation, if required
• 5 weeks of paid leave per year
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• Birthday leave and diversity leave
• Frequent training and support to excel in the role
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• Engage Wellbeing and Recognition Centre (Move, Munch, Money and Mind)

To be considered you must...

• Have full working rights in Australia
• Have a current driver’s licence and a comprehensively insured vehicle
• Complete an Australia History Criminal Check
• Have a current Working with Children Check or willing to obtain a Working with Children Check before employment
• Ability to work Monday to Friday - 8:30am to 5:00pm

Please note that people with a criminal record are not automatically barred from applying for this position, rather the relevance will be considered as it applies to our industry.

About AKG:

AKG is an innovative employment services, community, health and education provider, underpinned by a unique partnership model.

Our family of businesses work together to empower individuals and communities, with a particular focus on disadvantaged communities including First Nations, youth and people living with a disability.

We are proud of our 30-year heritage and our achievements. So far, we have helped more than 1 million people to learn, find employment and discover new career opportunities.

At AKG we are empowered by our diversity. AKG are committed to providing a work environment where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. AKG encourages applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures including Australian Defence Force Veterans and their Families, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People, the LGBTQI+ community and people with a disability.

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact our talent team via email recruitment@akgaustralia.com.au.

If this role speaks to you and you want to be a part of a high performing and collaborative team as well as the ability to build an amazing career with an organisation that fosters genuine growth and development, please apply today.