Program Manager, Western Australia

Location: Derby, WA (Full-Time, Permanent)

Help shape stronger futures for children and communities across Western Australia.

At World Vision Australia, your work goes beyond a job – it becomes your purpose. As Program Manager – Western Australia, you’ll play a vital leadership role supporting community-led development with a strong focus on First Nations partnerships and long-term social impact.

You’ll also benefit from:

• Generous salary packaging options
• Relocation assistance and remote living allowance
• Opportunities to shape and lead meaningful community projects
• Access to ongoing professional development and training
• A culture built on respect, diversity, and child safety
• A supportive First Nations staff network

Join a team of bold and compassionate people working alongside remote Aboriginal communities and partners to support the delivery of projects that empower children, families, and communities to thrive.

About the Role

As Program Manager, you will lead the implementation of World Vision’s strategy in Western Australia — supporting regional project teams, collaborating with First Nations partner organisations, and ensuring high-impact community development outcomes.

You’ll be instrumental in:

• Supporting and overseeing regional projects, ensuring strong alignment with WVA’s goals and community aspirations
• Leading the transition of a flagship early childhood development project
• Building and strengthening relationships with First Nations organisations and government partners
• Leading the implementation of the WA Regional Area Plan
• Supporting fundraising through field visits, donor engagement, and partnership building
• Providing leadership, mentorship, and care to a committed team of Project Managers

Who We’re Looking For

You are a natural leader with a deep understanding of the cultural, social, and political realities faced by Aboriginal communities in Western Australia. You’re passionate about strengths based sustainable development and experienced in building trusted partnerships that deliver long-term change.

You will bring:

• A strong background in community development or social services
• Proven experience working with remote Aboriginal communities
• Deep knowledge of WA Indigenous affairs policy, especially in children and youth sectors
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage complex projects
• Experience managing funded agreements and stakeholder partnerships
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and cultural competency skills

Working for World Vision means you are making the world better 

It’s not every day that a job comes along that lets you change the world. Working for World Vision means looking forward to turning up at work because you know you’re about to do something meaningful. It means working with 35,000 staff and 3.3 million supporters in 100 countries who will stop at nothing to help children live better lives. Join a team that is bold and courageous, and where job satisfaction goes beyond financial reward. 

The selection process 

For your information, the interviews will start immediately, and the role may be filled before the closing date.

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 for children. 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 been partnering with First Nations communities through our Australia First Nations Program. The program is dedicated to helping First 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. Through the program’s staff network, you will have a safe space to connect, collaborate and seek advice no matter where you are based. 

World Vision is a Christian organisation that empowers everyday Australians to create meaningful change for children through relief, development and advocacy work.

For more information on World Vision and the work we do, please visit our website: https://www.worldvision.com.au/about-us   

Ready to Apply?

Bring your passion, your leadership, and your heart for justice — and help make a real difference in the lives of children and communities in Western Australia.