Operations Coordinator

Help drive the future of Australia's original First Nations broadcaster

• $85,000–$100,000 + Super + Salary Packaging + Relocation Assistance
• Build systems, support organisational growth and make a genuine community impact
• Join a collaborative team in the heart of beautiful Central Australia

About CAAMA

Central Australian Aboriginal Media Association (CAAMA) is Australia's first licenced Aboriginal broadcaster and one of the country's most respected Indigenous organisations.

Based in Mparntwe (Alice Springs), CAAMA has spent almost five decades amplifying Aboriginal voices through award-winning radio, digital media and community storytelling.

As we prepare to celebrate our 50th anniversary, we're investing in organisational renewal, strengthening our capability and building sustainable systems that will support the next generation of First Nations media in Central Australia.

We're looking for an organised, proactive Operations Coordinator to work alongside our CEO, helping keep our organisation running smoothly while contributing to an exciting period of organisational development and growth.

To learn more, visit: www.caama.com.au

About the Opportunity

CAAMA is looking for a full-time Operations Coordinator based in Mparntwe (Alice Springs), NT.

Reporting to the CEO, you'll coordinate operational activities across the organisation, working closely with external finance, governance and HR providers while supporting projects, compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Coordinating day-to-day operational activities across multiple teams
• Supporting organisational workflows and project implementation
• Liaising with external finance, governance and HR providers
• Coordinating contractors, purchasing and operational administration
• Tracking compliance, contracts, policies and organisational reporting
• Supporting grant administration, acquittals and project delivery
• Maintaining organisational systems, records and action registers
• Assisting with continuous improvement initiatives across the organisation
• Supporting workforce coordination and organisational development activities.

About You

To qualify, you'll ideally have experience in operations coordination, administration, project coordination or organisational support, together with 5–8 years' relevant professional experience.

You'll also bring:

• Excellent organisational and workflow management skills
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication abilities
• Experience coordinating multiple priorities simultaneously
• High attention to detail
• Confidence working independently with minimal supervision
• Sound problem-solving and decision-making skills

The following experience will be highly regarded:

• Aboriginal organisations
• Not-for-profit organisations
• Community media
• Governance or compliance
• Grants administration
• Project coordination
• Continuous improvement initiatives

As our ideal candidate, you'll be practical, organised and solutions-focused. You'll enjoy bringing structure to busy environments, improving systems and taking ownership of your work while contributing positively to a collaborative team culture.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, wants genuine autonomy and is passionate about supporting an organisation making a meaningful difference across First Nations communities.

About the Benefits

You'll receive a competitive salary of $85,000 - $100,000 plus superannuation, together with a fantastic range of benefits including:

• Salary packaging to maximise your take-home pay
• Relocation assistance (including flights and transitional accommodation)
• Five weeks annual leave
• Leave loading
• Genuine career development opportunities
• Work alongside an experienced and supportive CEO
• Opportunity to help shape the future of an iconic Aboriginal organisation
• Collaborative and youthful workplace culture
• Live and work in the unique environment of Central Australia

If you're looking for a role where you can take ownership, build capability and contribute to the future of First Nations media, we'd love to hear from you, Apply Now.