RTO Community of Practice Coordinator

National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation; City Of Vincent; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Western Australia is seeking a skilled Coordinator for the Aboriginal Community Controlled Registered Training Organisation Community of Practice. The role requires expertise in project coordination and governance to facilitate effective stakeholder communication and collaboration in developing training resources. The candidate should have a passion for serving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, along with experience in managing competing priorities and the ability to work independently. A diverse benefits package is offered, including flexible work arrangements and study leave.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Generous salary packaging options

Paid volunteer leave

Long service leave

Qualifications

• Experience in project coordination, governance support, secretariat support or similar roles.
• Experience in the VET sector, workforce policy, or peak body coordination.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational capability.
• High-level written communication skills, including agendas and reports.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all CoP meetings, workshops, and sector engagement activities.
• Prepare agendas, minutes, action lists, and supporting documentation.
• Facilitate effective communication with CoP Members and sector partners.

Skills

Project coordination

Governance support

Stakeholder engagement

IT literacy

Communication with Aboriginal peoples

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia

• Location: WA
• Salary: $87,474.98 - $96,479.76 per annum pro rata + superannuation + salary sacrifice
• Contact name: Connor Browne
• Contact email: [e-mail]
• Contact phone: [phone]

About the Opportunity

Location: Boorloo (Highgate, Perth WA)
Employment Type: Full Time
Employment Category: Permanent
Remuneration: $87,474.98 – $96,479.76 per annum pro rata + superannuation + salary sacrifice

The RTO Community of Practice Coordinator is responsible for leading the development, implementation and ongoing leadership of the WA Aboriginal Community Controlled (ACC) and First Nations Owned (FNO) Registered Training Organisation (RTO) Community of Practice (CoP). You will do this by providing high‑level coordination, governance support, communication and sector liaison to ensure the effective functioning of the CoP, in accordance with its Terms of Reference.

This includes organising meetings and workshops; preparing agendas, minutes and action logs; managing membership and governance documentation; and facilitating the flow of information across Member Services, RTOs, partners and government stakeholders.

This role is newly created due to expanded state‑wide workforce development funding and represents a rare opportunity to help shape a unified, collaborative training and workforce development environment for the Aboriginal Community Controlled sector.

This role will:

• Coordinate all CoP meetings, workshops, learning circles and sector engagement activities;
• Prepare agendas, minutes, action lists, briefing notes and supporting documentation;
• Maintain governance documents, membership records, decision logs and action registers;
• Support alignment with national CoP structures through national workforce networks;
• Facilitate effective communication with CoP Members, Associate Members and sector partners;
• Prepare newsletters, updates and resource summaries to share learning across the sector;
• Coordinate logistics for events, meetings, guest speakers and learning activities;
• Support the development of statewide workforce and training resource materials;
• Provide updates and reports to the Executive Manager Workforce Development and Training; and
• Contribute to collaborative work across the broader Workforce Development and Training Work Group.

To be considered for this position, you must have:

• Experience in project coordination, governance support, secretariat support or similar roles;
• Experience in the VET sector, workforce policy, Aboriginal Community Controlled sector or peak body coordination;
• Strong attention to detail and organisational capability;
• High‑level written communication skills, including agendas, minutes, reports and briefing papers;
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills;
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently;
• Strong IT literacy, including Microsoft Office and online collaboration tools; and
• Ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Ideally, in addition to the above, we are looking for someone who identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and is accepted as such by their community.

The position involves working within a multicultural organisation where the majority of employees, clients and stakeholders identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Please note: In addition to the above skills and experience, the successful candidate will require an unrestricted WA “C” Class Driver’s Licence, and be required to submit a National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months) prior to appointment.

Applicants for this position must be legally entitled to work in Australia and will be required to provide evidence of this entitlement, such as an Australian or New Zealand passport, birth certificate or foreign passport with a relevant working visa.

About the Benefits

While you will face diverse new challenges in the role, you will also enjoy an attractive remuneration package including a base salary of $87,474.98 – $96,479.76 per annum pro rata plus superannuation. You’ll also gain access to generous salary packaging options, which will greatly increase your take‑home pay. In addition, you will have access to a number of fantastic benefits including:

• Flexible work arrangements and a family‑friendly work environment
• Support to further invest in your career through additional training and development
• Up to 10 days’ Study Leave per year
• 17.5% Annual Leave loading
• Employee Assistance Program
• Up to 2 days’ Volunteer Leave per year
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including discounted gym membership
• 13 weeks Long Service Leave after 7 years’ service
• Paid two‑week Annual Christmas Closure

Applications close 5.00pm, Sunday, 11 January 2026

All submissions must be received by the nominated closing date. In fairness to all applicants, late applications cannot be considered unless prior consent has been received under restricted circumstances.

Applications received may be considered for other suitable positions within the organisation.

For further information about this position, please call the People and Culture Team on 08 9227 1631.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.