Coordinator – Journey to Empowerment

Coordinator – Journey to Empowerment Program

•     Opportunity to work with one of Australia’s leading Indigenous organisations
• ·   Live and work in the amazing Kimberley region
• ·   Access to generous salary packaging benefits

Wunan Foundation is a leading Aboriginal development organisation based in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. Its purpose is to ensure that Aboriginal people enjoy the capabilities and opportunities necessary to make positive choices that lead to independent, fulfilling lives.

Wunan delivers the Journey to Empowerment Program in the East Kimberley.

Program Description:  

Coordinate daily program operations, support reporting requirements, and supervise Mentors to ensure consistent, high‑quality client support.

Wunan is seeking a Coordinator to work closely with a team which will consist of a manager and two mentors. This person will need to have good communication skills, be familiar with the Kununurra community and be able to build a rapport with participants. 

Key Duties

• Coordinate schedules, client support activities and program logistics.
• Support preparation of Activity Work Plan Reports, Performance Reports and DEX submissions.
• Supervise Mentors and review case notes and data quality.
• Assist with compliance tasks, including CB9 Child Safe documentation.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, families and partner agencies.

Essential Criteria:

Coordination or case management experience, strong organisational skills, DEX familiarity, ability to supervise staff, cultural competence.

Desirable criteria:

Community Services qualifications; DSS program experience.

Pre-employment requirements

☒ Satisfactory Criminal History Check (not older than 6 months)

☒ Current Working with children clearance

☒ Current Australian unrestricted ‘C’ class Driver’s license

Applications close Friday 7th August 2026.

(Wunan reserves the right to commence recruitment process and/or close recruitment early if an applicable candidate is sourced).

For more information about this role, please contact Elizabeth Cox, GM Education & Employment on 0418714217.

Please apply via SEEK including in your application a cover letter addressing the criteria’s above, a current resume and at least two referees (ideally including most recent supervisor).

NOTE: All final applicants for this position will be asked to consent to a criminal record check and/or a working with children check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.