About Us
Shooting Stars is a school-based education engagement program for Aboriginal girls and young women. Founded in 2015, Shooting Stars is the primary initiative of Glass Jar Australia, a not-for-profit organisation that comes under the wider umbrella of Netball WA.
Now based within 22 schools across Western Australia and South Australia, Shooting Stars reaches over 1,200 girls and young women, building confidence, cultural identity, and positive connections through engagement activities, health and wellbeing sessions and enrichment programs. The team of staff, most of whom are Aboriginal women, walk alongside the Shooting Stars participants throughout their schooling journeys, while offering support, advocacy, and guidance to ensure they are empowered to make informed decisions and drive their own futures.
We’re searching for a dynamic and culturally grounded Regional Manager to lead program delivery across Collie, Narrogin, and Merredin.
Be the local leader who makes a lasting impact.
About the Role
- As Regional Manager, you’ll be the heart of our local leadership team — driving strategy, inspiring your team, and shaping impactful community relationships.
- You’ll be responsible for:Leading the day-to-day delivery of the Shooting Stars program across three communities
- Recruiting, developing, and managing a values-aligned team
- Building strong relationships with schools, families, and stakeholders to tailor services to local needs
- Ensuring quality delivery of program activities including yarning circles, health sessions, engagement activities, and participant support
- Monitoring and reporting on impact through data, case studies, and success storiesGrowing our presence through community engagement, events, and storytelling
About You
You’re a relationship-builder, a values-driven leader, and a passionate advocate for Aboriginal empowerment. You know how to lead with heart and manage with purpose.
You will bring:
- Demonstrated experience working with at-risk youth, particularly Aboriginal girls and young women
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Experience in school, youth, or community development settings
- Cultural capability and deep connection or relationships within Aboriginal communities
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving abilities
- Capacity to work independently and travel between sites
Our other essential criteria include:
- Preparedness to be flexible in respect to work hours and intrastate travel
- A current “C” class SA driver’s license
- Department for Human Services Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check Clearance (NCCHS) or National Police Clearanc
Desirable criteria:
- A tertiary degree in a relevant field or experience in a similar position
- Experience working within a school or youth organisation
- Experience coaching/engaging/teaching young people
How to Apply
- Applicants are asked to apply via the Shooting Stars page or SEEK.com
- Please include a resume and cover letter, any questions related to your application please contact [email protected]
When do applications close?
- Applications close on Monday 18 August April at 5PM (AWST).
- We reserve the right to interview and fill this position prior to the closing date should the suitable applicant be identified
- Who do I contact if I have an enquiry? [email protected]
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
