Accepting candidates from anywhere in the New England area or hybrid working arrangements.

About Warrama Li

Warrama Li Group is a social enterprise in Moree, NSW, dedicated to creating job and training opportunities for young First Nations people interested in a trades-based career. We support personal and professional development through training and employment opportunities in carpentry, plumbing, and cleaning and maintenance services.

Our goal is to empower young people with a sense of purpose, greater confidence, and improved wellbeing, while reducing interactions with the criminal justice system through meaningful employment. We work closely with our parent company, Miyay Birray Youth Service.

Role Overview

The Workforce Development Manager will lead the development and delivery of programs that provide training, employment pathways, and wellbeing support for young First Nations people. This role is pivotal in ensuring that staff gain the skills, confidence, and support needed to thrive in the workforce.

Key Responsibilities

Training and Employment Pathways

• Develop and oversee employment and training programs tailored to the needs of young First Nations people.
• Build relationships with training providers (e.g. TAFE, community colleges) to enhance program offerings.
• Support staff to undertake apprenticeships, traineeships, or further education by connecting them with relevant providers.
• Work with local employers, including social housing providers and community organisations, to create job opportunities.

Wellbeing and Support

• Identify and implement wraparound support services to address the wellbeing needs of employees, such as health, education, and family support.
• Act as a key point of contact for staff wellbeing concerns, building trust and providing appropriate referrals where necessary.
• Foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture that supports staff in their personal and professional development.

HR Support

• Support staff in setting and achieving their personal and professional development goals.
• Develop systems to track and report on training and employment outcomes, such as skills acquired, apprenticeships completed, and job placements.
• Assist in onboarding new team members and fostering an environment where they can succeed.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re open to candidates from a variety of backgrounds who have experience supporting people to gain skills and employment. If you have experience in TWO or more of the following areas, we’d love to hear from you:

• Education, youth work, employment services, community development, social work, or a related field.
• Designing and/or delivering employment, training, or support programs.
• Working with young people, particularly First Nations youth, in a culturally safe and strengths-based way.
• Building partnerships with stakeholders such as training providers, employers, or support services.
• Providing mentoring, coaching, or wellbeing support in a professional setting.
• Managing projects, programs, or teams in a community or social enterprise environment.

We value strong communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills. Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who is passionate about supporting young First Nations people to achieve their goals.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young Aboriginal people.
• A supportive and community-focused work environment.
• Salary: $80,000 – $100,000 (excluding super), depending on experience.

A position description is attached.