Strategic Initiatives Coordinator

About the role

iLA (Independent Living Assessment) is a for-purpose organisation that empowers people and communities to live and age well, delivering the Single Assessment Service across Western Australia and digital-first initiatives such as LiveUp, KeepAble and AT Chat, as well as navigation and peer mentoring programs. It is looking for a Strategic Initiatives Coordinator to coordinate strategic initiatives, organisation-wide projects and business improvement activities.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate strategic initiatives, organisation-wide projects and business improvement activities.
• Maintain project plans, schedules, risk registers, action logs and governance documentation.
• Assist in preparing tender submissions, grant applications, funding proposals and governance papers.
• Engage internal and external stakeholders and coordinate project meetings, workshops, communications and change activities.
• Research and analyse information, monitor organisational performance and identify opportunities to improve systems, processes and service delivery.

Required profile

• Proven experience delivering projects and strategic initiatives, including developing project plans, schedules, risk registers, reports and governance documentation.
• Experience preparing funding submissions, tenders, grant applications or other business growth proposals.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and change management skills, with the ability to influence and build effective relationships.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Right to live and work in Australia; no agency applications accepted.

What we offer

• A culture considered to be in the top 5% nationally for its sector.
• Ongoing support and training, including professional development.
• Salary packaging up to an additional $18,549 tax-free FBT, including the option to package relocation expenses for eligible candidates.
• Additional 3.5 days leave (pro-rata) and the option to purchase more leave.
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family.
• Health and Well-being Program including flu vaccination.

To apply, submit a CV and a cover letter of no more than two pages explaining how you meet the work-related requirements. Applications close on 2 November 2026, and interviews may start before then.