RAES - Employment Consultant

Employment Consultant - Maningrida Based

Bawinanga Homelands Aboriginal Corporation (BHAC) is seeking a full-time Employment Consultant to join our Employment Services Team.

This role will support delivery of Remote Australia Employment Services (RAES) to participants in Maningrida and surrounding homelands.

Why Join Us?

• Maningrida community-based location 

• Dry-season road access to Darwin and Kakadu National Park 

• Rent-free (basic) furnished accommodation provided   

• 6 weeks’ annual leave plus 17.5% leave loading  

• Non-for-profit salary packaging; $15,900 everyday living expenses, plus $2,650 for meals, entertainment or venue hire - increased take home pay!

• Be part of a culturally rich organisation that promotes diversity, community and cultural strength

About the role

The Employment Consultant reports to the Employment Services Manager and is responsible for delivering integrated case management support to RAES participants. This includes developing job plans, maintaining regular participant engagement, supporting compliance requirements, and assisting jobseekers into training, community projects and future employment opportunities.

At BHAC, we recognise that employment pathways are not only shaped by work readiness, but also by broader social and emotional wellbeing factors. We are looking for someone who can work with participants in a practical, respectful and supportive way, with an understanding that consistency, confidence and participation are often built over time.

Key responsibilities

• Provide case management support to RAES participants

• Develop meaningful job plans linked to skills, goals and work pathways

• Meet regularly with participants and follow up on progress, appointments and obligations

• Manage caseloads and associated compliance requirements

• Use ESS/ECSN systems to monitor appointments, obligations and servicing actions

• Support participants into training, community projects and workforce development opportunities

• Assist with participant administration including resumes, calendars, records and case notes

• Work within program guidelines, budgets and BHAC procedures

• Support employment outcomes through structured participant engagement and planning

• Engage with participants in a way that recognises the impact of social and emotional wellbeing on employment pathways

About you

We are looking for someone who is organised, practical and able to build positive working relationships with participants, colleagues and stakeholders.

To be successful in the role, you will have:

• Experience working with Aboriginal people and/or in remote or culturally diverse settings

• Some exposure or initial experience working with Aboriginal communities and/or in remote or culturally diverse environments

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Good time management and organisational skills

• Experience supporting people to achieve goals and progress

• A practical understanding of case management, compliance or participant servicing

• A minimum of 6-12 months practical experience in case management, compliance or participant servicing

• A current Driver Licence

• An Ochre Card, or ability to meet role requirements

• Ability to obtain permits and required checks for working in Maningrida and surrounding homelands

The beauty and challenge of remote community work

Working in Maningrida offers the opportunity to be part of something meaningful. This is a role grounded in community, culture and practical impact.

Life and work here are different from metro settings. It requires resilience, adaptability and the ability to work thoughtfully in a cross-cultural environment. In return, it offers strong relationships, a genuine sense of purpose, furnished housing support, and the chance to contribute directly to employment outcomes that matter.

For the right person, this is a career-shaping opportunity to support local people into work, strengthen employer partnerships and contribute to a more practical, community-led employment services model.

Ready to Apply? 

For a detailed position description please contact copy and paste the following in your web browser: https://bawinangaaboriginalc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/Careers/IQA70yVFjOe_RaWO8K55tU7EAbfjUxXPcF_AJA4qBuLMZ3o?e=RdzGKo

All applications should be accompanied by a cover letter detailing suitability for the position and a copy of your CV.

Applications close 25th August 2026.  

Bawinanga Homelands Aboriginal Corporation reserves the right to fill this position prior to the advertised closing date.