Project Officer – Call to Action ProjectsProject Officer – Call to Action ProjectsApplication Closing Date: April 21, 2024About the Organisation:Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation (YMAC) is the Native Title Representative Body (NTRB), delivering native title and other services across the Pilbara, Mid West, Murchison and Gascoyne regions of Western Australia. YMAC is run by a First Nations board of directors, representing several native title groups, each of whom have their own language, culture, traditions and protocols.
YMAC services include native title claim and future act representation; heritage services; executive office, community, and economic development assistance; land administration, and natural resource management support.
Country is our mother, our provider and keeper of our cultural belongings. Culture and Country go together. You can't have one without the other. Our Vision: Through connection to Country, Aboriginal people pursue and achieve economic, social, and cultural goals and aspirations with strength and confidence.
Our Mission: For current and future generations, we work with and for Australian Aboriginal people to protect rights and manage Country and opportunities
About the Role:YMAC is currently seeking a full time (75 hours per fortnight) Project Officer to join the team in either our Perth or Regional Offices on a fixed term contract of 12 months. The purpose of this position is to support YMAC's contribution to progressing the respective First Nations' communities Calls to Action arising from the Annual Yamatji on Country (Mid West, Gascoyne and Murchison) and Annual On Country Bush Meeting at Yule River (Pilbara).
This position will work with Regional Managers, the CEO, and Communications team members to engage with community stakeholders and government to facilitate action in the time between and leading up to these two annual on-Country meetings.
This role will require travel to regional centres and remote communities. Duties of the role include, but are not limited to:
Supporting communications and liaison with community organisations and PBCs, or individuals identified at the On-Country meetings to meet with government agencies.Coordinating nominated community representatives to come together for planning and action in the year between their annual meetings, to develop and implement a Plan of Action to work with government to create change.Supporting coordination of community members to travel within their region to meet with PBCs, community organisations and community members to discuss the plan of action.Support YMAC's liaison and collaboration with community members, regional alliances, PBCs and Aboriginal Corporations to collectively progress the Calls to ActionAssist and facilitate new connections to government agencies and decision-makers (inc. politicians) that encourage new networks and culturally appropriate and empowered, place-based responses to the Calls to Action.High level involvement in the planning for both annual Yamatji on Country and Yule River meetings.What YMAC OffersYMAC believes in providing a safe and supportive working environment, and the best way to do that is to ensure our employees are well-looked after. YMAC provides the following in addition to your standard employee experience:
Salary PackagingAnnual CPI increasesFlexible working arrangements:Working from home arrangementsExtra weeks' paid leave over end of year shutdownCultural Leave for First Nations employeesIf you'd like to know more, our Enterprise Agreement can be found here .
Selection CriteriaExperience Demonstrated experience working with Indigenous communities and/or corporations.Demonstrated ability in working cooperatively as part of a team.Demonstrated experience in Stakeholder Engagement.Demonstrated experience in a similar role, or evidential transferrable skills.Skills Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.Ability to distribute and share complex information to a range of stakeholders.Time management and organisational skills.Ability to work under pressure in an often-challenging environment.Knowledge Knowledge of State and Federal political systems, and policy frameworks associated with Aboriginal peoples, such as the National Agreement on Closing the Gap.Understanding of Indigenous governance frameworks and culturally appropriate protocols.Sound knowledge of the law and procedures in relation to Aboriginal corporations and governance, including for the native title system.Occupational Health & Safety legislation and requirements.How to Apply:Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and values inclusion and diversity in all forms including, but not limited to: genders, cultural backgrounds, LGBTQ+, disability & neurodiversity. We strongly encourage First Nations candidates to apply. To apply for this role, which has a generous range of benefits including, but not limited to: salary packaging; flexible working arrangements; and an extra week's paid leave over Christmas shutdown, please submit your CV and cover letter addressing the above selection criteria via Seek .
A current National Police Clearance is required prior to commencement of employment with YMAC.
Applications for this position close on Sunday 21 April 2024, however we reserve the right to commence the recruitment process and extend or close this advertisement prior to the closing date.
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