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Supporting and developing sustainable economic opportunities for Indigenous communities, particularly in the pastoral and fisheries sectors. Working with Prescribed Body Corporates (PBCs), Indigenous Corporations and Indigenous Representative Bodies to increase capacity, create pathways into new Primary Industries business opportunities and support the progression of existing business through grants and collaborative projects.Projects- FRDC Developing a Kimberley Mud Crab Fishery- CRCNA Aboriginal Commercial Fishing and Aquaculture Business Development Program- Fitzroy River Catchment Aboriginal Economic Development Support Program- Kimberley Flood Recovery Aboriginal Business Support Program- DPIRD and Indigenous Salt Water Advisory Group (ISWAG) Partnership- DPIRD Aboriginal Fishing Coordination Group

Oversee the Buccaneer Archipelago Marine Park Joint Management Negotiations on behalf of Mayala Inninalang Aboriginal Corporation with the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA). Assist the PBC with their governance and implement grant projects on Mayala Country. Manage stakeholder engagement with the corporation and land use activities from external and internal stakeholders.

Managing staff recruitment, induction, wages, working hours, and contracts. The position also oversaw the delivery of sporting programs in the West Kimberley Region and supported the development of community sporting clubs in remote communities.managing relationships with stakeholders such as remote Indigenous communities, Indigenous Traditional Owners, sporting clubs, government departments, RTOs, health agencies, youth groups, and local governments. .Additionally, the role advised on the development of the organisation's reporting software and managed program budgets for all initiatives under the West Kimberley Area Management (WKAM). The role also identified and facilitated professional training and development opportunities for staff.