• Opportunity to work with one of Australia's leading Indigenous organisations
• Live and work in the amazing East Kimberley region
• Access to generous salary packaging benefits
Wunan Foundation is a leading Aboriginal development organisation based in the East Kimberley region of Western Australia. Its purpose is to ensure that Aboriginal people enjoy the capabilities and opportunities necessary to make positive choices that lead to independent, fulfilling lives.
Wunan delivers the Pathways to Home Ownership Program (PTHO) and the Kununurra Community Hostel in the East Kimberley. Both of these programs empower and support people to access safe and sustainable housing and accommodation. The Pathways to Home Ownership Program walks alongside individuals and families each step of the way to help them achieve their goals of home ownership. The Kununurra Community Hostel provides secure short to medium term accommodation for people working or training locally.
Wunan is seeking a Housing Programs Coordinator to oversee the delivery of both of these important programs. We're looking for someone motivated to make a difference in people's lives by supporting them into suitable and sustainable housing and accommodation.
Key Duties
* Work with community members to identify what their housing needs are
* Provide step by step guidance to program applicants as to how they can secure housing, either through the PTHO program or the community hostel
* Engage with the relevant housing providers and stakeholders to ensure processes run smoothly for the program applicants
* Coordinate staff to ensure the day-to-day requirements of the programs are met
* Monitor program performance and reporting to meet funding requirements
Requirements of the role
* Experience working in community services, housing, or a related field
* Ability to coordinate programs or projects and manage day-to-day activities
* Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
* Organised, reliable and able to manage competing priorities
* Understanding of, or willingness to learn about, working in and with Aboriginal communities
Desirable criteria (good but not essential)
* Experience working with Aboriginal organisations or in the Kimberley or remote settings
* Knowledge of housing, homelessness, tenancy support or accommodation services
* Experience supervising staff or supporting team members
* Experience with reporting, data collection or working with funding requirements
* Relevant qualification in community services, housing, social work or a related field
Pre-employment requirements
* Satisfactory Criminal History Check (not older than 6 months)
* Current Working with children clearance
Applications close 6 February 2026
For more information about this role, please contact Elise O'Sullivan on ***************@wunan.org.au
Please apply via SEEK / other including in your application a cover letter addressing the selection criteria, a current resume and at least two referees (ideally including most recent supervisor).
NOTE: All final applicants for this position will be asked to consent to a criminal record check and/or a working with children check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
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