World Vision International
Program Manager, Western Australia
World Vision International, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
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Job no:
498584 Work type:
Permanent Location:
WA - Regional, Australia Wide Categories:
Transformational Development, Technical Specialists
Program Manager – Western Australia In this role you will be supporting regionally based project teams to successfully implement community development projects. Responsible for engaging and developing regional and State level networks and relationships enabling WVA to maximise the impact of our work.
A proven track record in long-term community development is critical to success in this role. You will oversee the transition of one of our early childhood projects and ensuring strong collaboration with our First Nations partner organisations and other key internal and external stakeholders. The role is also responsible for the successful implementation of the Western Australia Regional Area Plan and contributing to broader WVA fundraising activities. This is a full-time role based in Derby, Western Australia. Your responsibilities will include: Implementation of a strategic growth plan for programming in Western Australia Growing partnerships with First Nations organisations Supporting Project Managers to deliver activities as per the annual implementation plan and approved budgets for projects Contributing to scoping, design work, partnership development and capability building with First Nations organisations Management of incoming supporters, government and WVA corporate engagement requests such as field visits, policy engagement & participation in major donor events Support Project Managers to ensure all operational aspects of regional projects (Risk, Legal, Property, OH&S, P&C) are compliant with WV policies and issues arising are responded to in a timely and effective manner Budget and Contract Management Staff Care and Effectiveness – 1 on 1 meetings with direct reports Collaborate with the Manager, Private and Institutional Grants Acquisitions to identify sustainable funding opportunities for existing and new work Who we’re looking for You will have excellent communication, influencing and people leadership skills and demonstrated experience working in the Australian Indigenous development sector and with remote Aboriginal communities. You will have: Stakeholder engagement and partnership development skills Excellent understanding of the cultural, political, economic and social issues affecting Aboriginal people in Western Australia Understanding of Western Australia Government Indigenous affairs policy and programming areas, specifically in relation to children and youth Established relationships within the sector in WA Background in providing team, project and strategy leadership within complex environments Experience brokering and maintaining successful funding agreements and collaborations with Government agencies and Aboriginal organisations Qualifications in social services, community development or related disciplines WorkingforWorld Vision means you aremaking the world better It’s not every day that a job comes along that lets you change the world.WorkingforWorld Vision means lookingforward to turning up at work because you know you’re about to dosomethingmeaningful.It means working with35,000 staff and3.3 million supporters in 100 countries whowillstop at nothing tohelp children live better lives.Joina teamthat is bold and courageous,andwherejob satisfaction goes beyondfinancial reward. The selectionprocess We embrace diversity, employing people from a variety of cultural and religious backgrounds. We take our Safeguarding responsibilities seriously and we are committed to providing an environment that is safe forchildren.Our stringent recruitment procedures make sure the safest and most suitable people work with the children in our programs. All successful candidates will undergo all required pre-employment checks which is inclusive of a criminal record check. We provide our staff and volunteers with ongoing supervision, support, and training in their work with vulnerable children and their families. World Vision Australia participates in the
Inter-Agency Scheme
for the Disclosure of Safeguarding-related Misconduct in Recruitment Process within the Humanitarian and Development Sector. Who we are For more than 40 years, World Vision has beenpartneringwith First Nations communitiesthrough our Australia First Nations Program.The program isdedicatedto helpingFirst Nations communities build on their strengths and achieve their own development goals.Working at World Vision as a First Nations staff means you will be well represented and supported within the team.Throughthe program’sstaff network,youwillhave a safe spaceto connect,collaborateand seek adviceno matter where you are based. We offer great benefits such as salary packaging and for this role remote allowance and relocation assistance. World Vision is a Christian organisation that empowers everyday Australians to create meaningful change for children through relief, development and advocacy work. Advertised:
09 Jul 2025 12:00 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time
World Vision Australia is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation that is dedicated to transforming the lives of children and communities by tackling the causes of poverty. We are dedicated to increasing opportunities for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people in line with our
Reconciliation Action Plan World Vision Australia is an active member of the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID) and adheres to the ACFID Fundraising Charter and ACFID Code of Conduct, which defines minimum standards of communication, governance,management and accountability of development for member non-government organisations (NGOs). Complaints relating to a breach of either the ACFID Fundraising Charter or ACFID Code of Conduct can be made to the ACFID Code of Conduct Committee .
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Job no:
498584 Work type:
Permanent Location:
WA - Regional, Australia Wide Categories:
Transformational Development, Technical Specialists
Program Manager – Western Australia In this role you will be supporting regionally based project teams to successfully implement community development projects. Responsible for engaging and developing regional and State level networks and relationships enabling WVA to maximise the impact of our work.
A proven track record in long-term community development is critical to success in this role. You will oversee the transition of one of our early childhood projects and ensuring strong collaboration with our First Nations partner organisations and other key internal and external stakeholders. The role is also responsible for the successful implementation of the Western Australia Regional Area Plan and contributing to broader WVA fundraising activities. This is a full-time role based in Derby, Western Australia. Your responsibilities will include: Implementation of a strategic growth plan for programming in Western Australia Growing partnerships with First Nations organisations Supporting Project Managers to deliver activities as per the annual implementation plan and approved budgets for projects Contributing to scoping, design work, partnership development and capability building with First Nations organisations Management of incoming supporters, government and WVA corporate engagement requests such as field visits, policy engagement & participation in major donor events Support Project Managers to ensure all operational aspects of regional projects (Risk, Legal, Property, OH&S, P&C) are compliant with WV policies and issues arising are responded to in a timely and effective manner Budget and Contract Management Staff Care and Effectiveness – 1 on 1 meetings with direct reports Collaborate with the Manager, Private and Institutional Grants Acquisitions to identify sustainable funding opportunities for existing and new work Who we’re looking for You will have excellent communication, influencing and people leadership skills and demonstrated experience working in the Australian Indigenous development sector and with remote Aboriginal communities. You will have: Stakeholder engagement and partnership development skills Excellent understanding of the cultural, political, economic and social issues affecting Aboriginal people in Western Australia Understanding of Western Australia Government Indigenous affairs policy and programming areas, specifically in relation to children and youth Established relationships within the sector in WA Background in providing team, project and strategy leadership within complex environments Experience brokering and maintaining successful funding agreements and collaborations with Government agencies and Aboriginal organisations Qualifications in social services, community development or related disciplines WorkingforWorld Vision means you aremaking the world better It’s not every day that a job comes along that lets you change the world.WorkingforWorld Vision means lookingforward to turning up at work because you know you’re about to dosomethingmeaningful.It means working with35,000 staff and3.3 million supporters in 100 countries whowillstop at nothing tohelp children live better lives.Joina teamthat is bold and courageous,andwherejob satisfaction goes beyondfinancial reward. The selectionprocess We embrace diversity, employing people from a variety of cultural and religious backgrounds. We take our Safeguarding responsibilities seriously and we are committed to providing an environment that is safe forchildren.Our stringent recruitment procedures make sure the safest and most suitable people work with the children in our programs. All successful candidates will undergo all required pre-employment checks which is inclusive of a criminal record check. We provide our staff and volunteers with ongoing supervision, support, and training in their work with vulnerable children and their families. World Vision Australia participates in the
Inter-Agency Scheme
for the Disclosure of Safeguarding-related Misconduct in Recruitment Process within the Humanitarian and Development Sector. Who we are For more than 40 years, World Vision has beenpartneringwith First Nations communitiesthrough our Australia First Nations Program.The program isdedicatedto helpingFirst Nations communities build on their strengths and achieve their own development goals.Working at World Vision as a First Nations staff means you will be well represented and supported within the team.Throughthe program’sstaff network,youwillhave a safe spaceto connect,collaborateand seek adviceno matter where you are based. We offer great benefits such as salary packaging and for this role remote allowance and relocation assistance. World Vision is a Christian organisation that empowers everyday Australians to create meaningful change for children through relief, development and advocacy work. Advertised:
09 Jul 2025 12:00 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time
World Vision Australia is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation that is dedicated to transforming the lives of children and communities by tackling the causes of poverty. We are dedicated to increasing opportunities for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people in line with our
Reconciliation Action Plan World Vision Australia is an active member of the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID) and adheres to the ACFID Fundraising Charter and ACFID Code of Conduct, which defines minimum standards of communication, governance,management and accountability of development for member non-government organisations (NGOs). Complaints relating to a breach of either the ACFID Fundraising Charter or ACFID Code of Conduct can be made to the ACFID Code of Conduct Committee .
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