Senior Indigenous Liaison Officer – Broome

Job Opportunity: Senior Indigenous Liaison Officer

Work type: Full-Time

Location: Broome, Western Australia

Are you passionate about strengthening connections between community, culture, and employment?

Join Job Pathways as a Senior Indigenous Liaison Officer and play a key role in supporting Aboriginal job seekers, building strong community partnerships, and helping create meaningful employment opportunities across the Kimberley.

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

About the Role:

As the Senior Indigenous Liaison Officer, you will develop and maintain strong relationships with Aboriginal organisations, Elders, community groups, employers, and job seekers. You will provide practical support, cultural guidance, and advocacy to help individuals overcome barriers to employment while ensuring Job Pathways remains connected and responsive to community needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain positive, culturally appropriate relationships with Aboriginal communities and organisations.
• Promote awareness of Job Pathways services and strengthen community engagement.
• Support Aboriginal job seekers through mentoring, advocacy, and practical assistance.
• Act as a cultural liaison between job seekers and Employment Services staff.
• Assist clients with obtaining identification, essential documentation, and transport to appointments where required.
• Contribute to community consultation activities and provide feedback on emerging community needs and opportunities.
• Maintain accurate case notes, reporting, and administrative records.

Support continuous improvement initiatives and culturally responsive service delivery.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in community engagement, Indigenous liaison, employment services, or stakeholder management (preferably in a not-for-profit setting).
• Strong relationships with Aboriginal communities, Elders, organisations, and key stakeholders
• Ability to represent an organisation at community meetings and forums.
• Understanding of the social, economic, and environmental factors affecting remote communities (preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and maintaining accurate records and reports

What You’ll Need

• Current C Class Driver’s License (essential)
• National Police Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• Working with Children Check (WWCC) (or willingness to obtain)

Why Join Job Pathways?

• Be part of a dedicated team passionate about creating long-lasting employment opportunities.
• Work in a supportive, culturally responsive environment.
• Contribute to the growth and sustainability of Kimberley communities.
• Opportunities for career growth in a rewarding role.

Additional Benefits:

• Attractive leave entitlements to support work-life balance in the Kimberley.
• Professional development and ongoing training opportunities.
• Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay.
• Annual health and wellbeing allowance.
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program.

How to Apply

If you’re passionate about supporting Aboriginal job seekers, strengthening community relationships, and creating positive employment outcomes, we’d love to hear from you!

Job Pathways is committed to creating a workplace where quality, safety, and cultural responsiveness are highly valued. Guided by the values of Courage, Commitment, Care, and Collaboration, our team is united in its mission to build employment pathways.

To apply, provide a cover letter and your current resume. For a copy of the position description or to submit your application, email hr@jobpathways.org.au

Job Pathways reserves the right to fill the position prior to the ad closure date should a successful candidate be identified.

Location: Broome, Western Australia, 6725

Please Note: Housing is not provided with this position.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Australia and will be required to provide evidence of this – acceptable evidence includes an Australian or New Zealand passport, birth certificate, or foreign passport with a relevant visa. Applicants will also be required to provide a National Police Clearance within the last 6 months or obtain a new one in order to be considered.