RAES Engagement Advisor

Who We Are

Yilabara is a not-for-profit Aboriginal organisation specialising in the economic development of Aboriginal communities, community members, and their families. Our philosophy is based on “Creating Opportunities” across Aboriginal communities that lead to sustainable economic growth. Yilabara was established in June 2019 as a subsidiary of the NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC).  Our purpose is to improve Aboriginal community wellbeing by building relationships within community, Government and industry that deliver real jobs in culturally responsive workplaces.   

The Role

As a RAES Engagement Advisor you will be responsible for supporting a caseload of predominantly Aboriginal jobseekers under the Remote Australia Employment Services (RAES). You will work closely with job seekers adopting a strength-based approach enabling successful re-entry into employment. These roles operate across a mutual obligation environment in which all RAES Engagement Advisors need to actively manage and ensure their jobseekers are complying. Yilabara's remote employment services model represents a community focused, fast-paced, high performing and compliant environment.

This is a casual role that will be based in Cobar, which may require travel across our outreach communities.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Case manage an active caseload of majority Aboriginal jobseekers working to address barriers that may restrict their goal to re-engage into employment or community projects 

• Encourage and motivate jobseekers ensuring our focus remains on strengths, capacity and capabilities

• Ensure all job placement and outcome targets are met or exceeded including actively reverse marketing to employers

• Maintain comprehensive records of jobseeker engagement using all necessary reporting platforms

• Support jobseekers to firstly identify appropriate community projects and secondly to refer and support job seekers to undertake these community projects 

• Gain a thorough understanding of the local labour market and identify where employment opportunities are available 

• Work closely with other Aboriginal and community organisations meet the non-vocational needs of job seekers by providing warm referrals to specialists and generalist services as required.

• Develop individually tailored In-Work Support Plan for all placed job seekers to identify issues and skill/capability gaps as they emerge for the jobseeker or employer

Essential Criteria

• Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience working across remote communities

• Knowledge and awareness of the cultural practices, values and issues that affect Aboriginal people in today’s society

• Extensive community engagement experience in working with Aboriginal community and organisations

• Strong experience in managing stakeholder relationships

• Extensive experience in client centred case management

• A “Can Do” attitude with the ability to motivate and encourage others 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills particularly in negotiation and rapport development

• Commitment to principles underpinning the values of excellence, best practice, and cultural engagement

• Ability to maintain efficient administrative and organisational systems

• Ability to use information technology, records management and communication systems

• Ability to manage competing demands, prioritise and meet deadlines

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a high performing team

• National Police and Working with Children Checks 

• Valid Current Drivers license [min P2]

These are exciting opportunities to make a significant contribution to a growing Aboriginal organisation with a commitment to Closing the Gap for Aboriginal people. 

Applications for this role: 

• must include a one-page letter addressing the essential criteria.

• close 10am Wednesday 16 September 2026.

• will be progressively reviewed and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

If you have any questions about the role or just want to know more about this exciting opportunity please contact Gary Hanes at ••••@yilabara.org.au.