Marra Worra Worra Aboriginal Corporation chair Peter Murray says more jobs and training for First Nations people in the Kimberly will create healthier communities.

The proud Walmajarri man spoke to the National Indigenous Times before the Deadly Jobs Expo, returning to Fitzroy Crossing on 11-12 September.

The two-day expo, a key economic priority of the Kimberley Floods State Recovery and Resilience Plan, features more than 50 exhibitors with information on training, jobs and skills and government services, and a festival format to showcase the local community's talents and resilience.

"We've got a lot of our community already looking for a job, so we are bringing the job opportunities to them which is walking distance to the community and Fitzroy Valley," Mr Murray said.

"We've got a big list of job seekers, so we are trying to engage those job seekers to find a job with job agencies or other organisations within Fitzroy."

Originally from the Great Sandy Desert of Western Australia, Mr Murray said Marra Worra Worra was heavily involved in the expo because the organisation wanted to assist and empower the community.

"One of the drivers of this program has been to cater for our mob so our main focus is the community because if we can build a strong healthy community with jobs, then you get healthy families and healthy children," he said.

"We are trying to assist the communities by building them up to be that strong community so they can get up on their own two feet and deliver those opportunities in those communities.

"It can only get better because the families are the role models for those kids."

Mr Murray, who is the chief executive of the Kimberley Aboriginal Law and Culture Centre, said now was the time for First Nations people to capitalise on the skills they gained working on the rebuilding of the Fitzroy River Bridge.

In January 2023, the bridge which connected Fitzroy Crossing to the western Kimberley was destroyed by massive floods caused by ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie.

"A lot of people are qualified now, and they've done their training we are looking at more long-term opportunities elsewhere," he said.

"The Tanami Road is going to continue so we want kids and adults that have been trained on the bridge to work on the road project."

Yawuru, Nimanburr and Bardi woman and Kimberley MP Divina D'Anna said the expo was a great way for local people and businesses to support each other in this time of resilience building in the Fitzroy Valley community.

"There are so many career and training options available, and I would urge people to go along and check it out - your dream job could be closer than you think," she said.

Federal emergency management Minister Jenny McAllister said Ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie had a devastating impact across the Fitzroy Valley.

She said the federal government were committed to building more resilient infrastructure.

"Our commitment to the recovery of the Fitzroy Valley extends beyond immediate aid; it's about building lasting opportunities for local residents," she said.

"The Albanese government is proud to be partnering with the Cook government to deliver events like the Deadly Jobs Expo, fostering resilience and opportunity in the wake of the challenges faced by the region."