RAES Operations Manager

About the role

As RAES Operations Manager, you’ll report to the Remote Employment Manager and oversee the delivery of the Remote Australia Employment Service (RAES) across multiple remote communities. You’ll guide on-ground teams, ensure compliance with service standards, and provide strategic support to our community development leadership team.

Your work will directly contribute to better outcomes for First Nations peoples – shaping programs that matter.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead, mentor, and develop Remote Employment Site Managers across several locations

Ensure service delivery meets guidelines and reporting requirements for NIAA and ALPA leadership

Manage community-based RAES programs and budgets

Collaborate with participants and communities to deliver timely, effective support strategies

About You

Experienced in Employment Services or Human Services, with relevant qualifications

Strong communicator and trusted advisor at senior levels

Skilled in budget management; experience with federally funded programs is a plus

Committed to maintaining a robust WHS framework

Ethical, culturally respectful, and passionate about remote service delivery

Why Join ALPA?

Generous benefits: Salary packaging options to boost your income

Extra leave: 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% loading

Convenience: Free parking at our Darwin office

Growth: Professional development opportunities and unique travel experiences

Impact: Work with a values-driven team making a real difference in remote communities

Note: Travel to remote ALPA communities is required, including 4WD on unsealed roads and light aircraft. Aviation safety guidelines apply.

ALPA is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply. Apply For Job