Overview
CED Manager – Walk With Communities. Shape Futures. Create Opportunity.
About Many Rivers
At Many Rivers, we believe every person and every community holds enormous potential — sometimes all that's needed is someone willing to walk alongside them.
Our purpose is to support Indigenous Australians and others experiencing disadvantage to build stronger futures through enterprise, economic participation, and community‐led development.
Inspired by Christian values, we commit to a culture of Care, Respect and Accountability, ensuring that every relationship we form is grounded in trust, dignity, and possibility. Together, we create real and lasting change.
About the Role
The Community Economic Development (CED) Program is one of the most meaningful pathways through which Many Rivers serves. Since 2015, we have stood beside regional and remote Indigenous communities who are building businesses, strengthening governance, growing employment and creating opportunity on Country.
As a CED Manager, you will be part of a long‐term partnership — a five‐year journey — walking with communities as they shape their own economic future. You will honour their strengths, amplify their knowledge, and support them to turn vision into action.
Your work will help build capability in governance, compliance, strategic planning and enterprise development, always guided by the aspirations expressed by the community itself. This is work that transforms not only economies, but confidence, pride and intergenerational opportunity.
What You Bring
* A deep respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and experience collaborating meaningfully with communities and individuals.
* The ability to confidently engage across government, corporate, and community sectors to build trust and momentum.
* Strong networks and stakeholder management experience that open doors and create pathways.
* Sound financial capability — reading statements, analysing performance and supporting informed decision‐making.
* Coaching and capacity‐building skills that empower others to lead.
* A self‐driven, organised approach and the ability to thrive in a remote team built on trust and accountability.
* Personal integrity, stewardship, cultural awareness and a genuine commitment to walking with people facing disadvantage.
* Clear, thoughtful and engaging communication skills.
It Would Be Great If You Also Have
* Firsthand experience running a business or supporting commercial operations.
* Experience working with Indigenous governing bodies or in Indigenous corporate governance.
* Confidence using digital collaboration tools such as Zoom, Teams and client management systems.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you are inspired by purpose, motivated by partnership, and committed to walking with communities as they create long‐lasting change, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing all "what you bring" criteria.
Many Rivers proudly welcomes applicants from all backgrounds — including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and those from culturally diverse communities.
Successful candidates will be required to complete pre‐employment checks, including Criminal History, Equifax and Working with Children/Vulnerable People checks.
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Many Rivers is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
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