General Manager - Community Services (Broome Based) (Darwin)

General Manager
- Community Services (Broome Based) Centacare Kimberley is seeking an experienced, values-driven leader to join our Executive team as General Manager
- Community Services . This is a rare opportunity to lead community services across one of Australia’s most unique and culturally significant regions, helping shape services that are culturally secure, trauma-informed, and community-led. This role is Broome based , with regular travel across the Kimberley region, including overnight stays. Reporting to the CEO, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across multiple service streams, supporting Program Managers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality services for individuals, families, and communities across the Kimberley. You will play a key role in strengthening service quality, workforce capability, compliance, stakeholder relationships, and continuous improvement, while contributing to organisational strategy, innovation, and growth. About the role In this senior executive role, you will:
- Lead and support Program Managers and teams across a range of community service programs.
- Oversee service delivery, performance, reporting, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure services are culturally secure, trauma-informed, person-centred, and outcomes-focused.
- Support strategic planning, business development, and funding opportunities.
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with Aboriginal communities, government agencies, funders, and regional stakeholders.
- Represent Centacare Kimberley in forums, networks, and sector discussions.
- Act as CEO when required and provide leadership across the organisation. About you You are a strategic and collaborative leader with substantial experience in community services and multidisciplinary team management. You bring a strong understanding of service quality, compliance, workforce leadership, and the importance of culturally secure practice when working with Aboriginal communities and people with complex needs. You will also bring:
- Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Community Services, Human Services, or a related discipline.
- At least 5 years’ management experience leading and supervising multidisciplinary teams.
- Proven experience in program design, evaluation, reporting, and contract compliance.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship‑building skills.
- Excellent communication, analysis, administration, and report‑writing skills.
- Confidence working in complex environments with competing priorities and diverse community needs. This is more than a leadership role — it is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people across the Kimberley. At Centacare Kimberley, you’ll be part of a purpose‑driven organisation committed to respect, integrity, collaboration, accountability, inclusion, and community‑led practice. Remuneration and benefits A competitive potential total remuneration package of up to approximately $224,900 is available for the successful candidate, dependent on skills and experience. The package includes:
- Base salary of up to $145,000 (dependent on skills and experience)
- Housing allowance of up to $20,000 for candidates requiring relocation to Broome (not available to Broome-based candidates)
- Fully maintained company vehicle for use within the Broome area only, valued at approximately $23,000
- Seven weeks annual leave, valued at approximately $19,500
- Superannuation of up to $17,400 (based on $145,000 of base salary)
- Generous salary packaging options available through CBB, including full remote area housing and salary packaging benefits of up to $31,800 (Access to salary packaging benefits is subject to individual circumstances and CBB eligibility requirements) How to apply If you are ready to lead with purpose and help shape the future of community services across the Kimberley, we’d love to hear from you. Refer to the attached Role Profile and Job Description to learn more about this exciting opportunity and for a full understanding of the role including the selection criteria. To be considered, please submit:
- Your CV.
- A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role and how your experience aligns with the selection criteria. Application Attachments: To view application attachments, please visit: Applications close: COB Wednesday, 10 June 2026, though applications will be reviewed as received and may close earlier if a suitable candidate is identified. Diversity and Inclusion At Centacare Kimberley, we value the richness that diversity brings to our organisation and to the communities we serve. We are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels respected, secure, supported, and able to contribute meaningfully, while being encouraged to grow both personally and professionally. We welcome applications from First Nations people, women at all levels, culturally and racially marginalised people, people with disability, neurodivergent people, LGBTQIA+ people, people with family and caring responsibilities, and people at all stages of their careers . Centacare Kimberley is committed to providing safe, respectful, and supportive environments where children and young people feel valued, heard, and protected from abuse, harm, and neglect. We are dedicated to upholding the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in all aspects of our work. Centacare Kimberley reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time prior to the closing date and, where appropriate, to use the outcome of this recruitment process to fill other current or future vacant positions within the organisation. Please note that Centacare Kimberley is not currently engaging recruitment agencies for this position. Should we require agency support in the future, we will reach out directly. Unlock job insights Your application will include the following questions:
- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- How many years' experience do you have as a Community Services General Manager?
- Have you completed a qualification in community services?
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