Coordinator Employment Services – Balgo

Job Opportunity: Coordinator Employment Services (Roster – fly or drive in/out)

Location: Balgo, Western Australia, 6770

Benefits: Housing + vehicle use + paid R&R & 8 weeks annual leave per year

Are you passionate about supporting job seekers, strengthening remote communities, and leading high-impact employment services? Join Job Pathways as a Coordinator Employment Services and play a key role supporting job seekers, managing community projects, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.

Learn more about us: https://jobpathways.org.au/

About the Role:

As a Coordinator Employment Services, you will lead the delivery of integrated case management, community project coordination, and site operations across remote Job Pathways locations. Working on a rotational roster, you’ll provide hands-on leadership while supporting job seekers into meaningful employment and strengthening relationships with Aboriginal communities, employers, and local stakeholders.

Your work will include:

• Conducting strengths-based, culturally safe assessments.
• Developing personalised Job Plans and supporting job seekers to become job-ready.
• Coordinating community-based projects that support skill development and community priorities.
• Leading remote site operations and supporting culturally diverse teams.
• Building strong relationships with community leaders, employers, and partner organisations.
• Ensuring compliance with contractual, reporting, and safety requirements.

Why You’ll Love This Opportunity:

• Housing: Private, fully maintained accommodation with free rent & utilities

• R&R Every 6 Weeks: Paid travel & accommodation to get out of town and work in either Kununurra or Halls Creek for 2 weeks.

• Pool Vehicle Provided: For both work and reasonable personal use.

• Lifestyle: Experience the Kimberley’s remote beauty and rich Aboriginal culture.

• Impact: Work that directly improves employment pathways and strengthens communities.

• 5 weeks annual leave, Salary sacrificing, Annual Health and Wellbeing allowance & Access to Confidential Employee Assistance Program

Roster Overview

This position follows an 8-cycle rotational roster across 48 weeks, providing a balance of remote community work, time in Kununurra, and dedicated rest periods.

Each cycle includes:

• 4 weeks on-site in Balgo, working closely with community, staff, and job seekers
• 2 weeks off-site
• Off-site time alternates between:
• 2 weeks working in Kununurra, then
• 1 week in Kununurra + 1 week at home (R&R)
• Annual Leave: Equivalent to 8 weeks of leave annually, when combined with R&R cycles

Flights are fully covered, and accommodation and vehicle use are provided while in Balgo and Kununurra.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in remote or regional communities (preferably Aboriginal communities).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and cultural awareness.
• Case management or project delivery experience (or both).
• Flexibility, resilience, and a genuine commitment to community impact.

Other Requirements:

• Current C Class driver’s licence.
• Ability to travel by road or air and stay in remote communities.
• National Police Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• WA Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain).

Salary & Benefits

• $105,000 per annum + superannuation
• Salary packaging options
• $300 annual health & wellbeing allowance (after probation)
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Relocation assistance available
• Flights, accommodation, and vehicle provided while on roster
• Equivalent of 8 weeks annual leave per year

How to Apply

If you’re ready to make a difference and lead meaningful employment outcomes in remote communities, we want to hear from you!

To apply: Send your cover letter and resume to hr@jobpathways.org.au

To request a copy of the position description, email the same address.

Job Pathways may fill the position prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

Note: Housing is provided while in Balgo and Kununurra during rostered periods.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and provide evidence (passport, birth certificate, or visa).

A valid National Police Clearance (within 12 months) is required.