Commercial Manager - Community Services

Job Description

Newly created role that will spearhead commercial strategies to drive accountability, growth, and profitability for a growing business unit. 27th February, 2025 The Arnhem Land Progress Aboriginal Corporation (ALPA) has been in operation since 1972. They are Australia’s largest financially independent Indigenous corporation and employ over 1400 employees across 26 remote locations throughout the NT and QLD. Their sole purpose is to create economic independence and equal opportunity for Aboriginal people. The Commercial Manager, Community Services is a newly created role that will report to the Community Services General Manager. You will spearhead commercial strategies to drive accountability, growth, and profitability. You will be joining a growing business unit that runs Community Development Programs (CDP), a Registered Training Organisation, Youth program, and Community Engagement activities in East Arnhem Land. With excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the Commercial Manager will have the ability to work laterally and manage stakeholder relationships at all levels to develop and implement a strategic commercial plan for the community services division. This is a 12-month fixed term contract and is based in our Support Office in Darwin. Responsibilities Advise the General Manager on process efficacy regarding continuous improvement; analysis and reporting, project/business planning. Develop and implement commercial strategies aligned with departmental goals. Enhance operational processes to improve performance and maximise growth. Develop pricing structures for our projects/businesses earning an income. Conduct market research and analysis to create detailed business plans for commercial opportunities for the department. Monitor performance of commercial activities and prepare reports for the General Manager. Identify new market opportunities and implement actions to leverage them. Assist in setting financial targets and budget development and monitoring. Manage risk assessments for new initiatives. Develop and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders, contractors, and suppliers. Collaborate with relevant departments within Community Services and ALPA. What We’re Looking For Bachelor’s degree in business administration or other related degree. Strong project & budget management skills. Demonstrated people management skills. Strong analytical skills. Attention to detail. Highly personable, approachable and ability to work with, and meet the needs of the broader business unit. What’s on offer 5 weeks annual leave with leave loading at 17.5%. Ability to Salary Package with additional Meal and Entertainment. Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunities for professional development. Supportive company culture and enjoyable work environment. Ability to travel to remote First Nations Communities. Free travel insurance. Free office parking. Interested? We’d love to hear from you! Please click the ‘Quick Apply’ button above or reach out to us on ALPA is an equal opportunity employer; we encourage First Nations People and those from diverse backgrounds to apply. All applications will be treated confidentially and only those with the rights to work full time in Australia will be considered. #J-18808-Ljbffr