General Manager – Full Time

Yandruwandha Yawarrawarrka Traditional Landowners Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 3840) (YYTLOAC); Adelaide; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Yandruwandha Yawarrawarrka Traditional Landowners Aboriginal Corporation (YYTLOAC) is seeking a governance-focused professional to strengthen governance, implement operational systems and translate strategic priorities into practical outcomes.

Reporting to the Chairperson, you will work with the Board, establish office workflows and records management, and support economic development opportunities for Aboriginal communities in South Australia.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated governance administration experience in a community/Aboriginal context.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work respectfully with Aboriginal people and governance structures.
• Discretion and confidentiality are essential.
• Degree or diploma in business administration, management, finance, marketing, or similar.
• Experience with Registered Native Title Bodies Corporate is preferred.
• Familiarity with policy and procedure development.
• Understanding native title governance and community engagement processes.
• Experience establishing records management systems.

Responsibilities

• Leading governance administration, policy development and operational systems.
• Supporting establishment of the Corporation’s office, workflows and records management systems.
• Developing an economic development strategy and supporting business opportunities.
• Building relationships with members, native title holders, SANTS and other stakeholders.
• Coordinating community meetings, general meetings and communications.
• Supporting cultural heritage matters with the Board and its representatives.
• Maintaining records in accordance with legislative, regulatory and funding requirements.
• Promoting a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace, meeting WHS responsibilities and upholding Equal Employment Opportunity principles.

Skills

Governance Admin

Organisational Skills

Written/Verbal Communication

Confidentiality

NT BodiesCorp

Policy Development

Records Management

Aboriginal Engagement

Education

Business Admin Degree

Job description

This role is supported by three years of funding from the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA)

About the Role

Working with the Board and reporting to the Chairperson or delegate, you will strengthen governance, establish effective operational systems and turn strategic priorities into practical outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading governance administration, policy development and operational systems.
• Supporting the establishment of the Corporation’s office, workflows and records management systems.
• Developing an economic development strategy and supporting business opportunities.
• Building relationships with members, native title holders, SANTS and other stakeholders.
• Coordinating community meetings, general meetings and communications.
• Supporting cultural heritage matters with the Board and its representatives.
• Maintaining records in accordance with legislative, regulatory and funding requirements.
• Promoting a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace, meeting WHS responsibilities and upholding Equal Employment Opportunity principles.

Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated administrative experience, preferably in a governance, community organisation, or Aboriginal corporation context.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work respectfully with Aboriginal people, communities, and governance structures.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
• A degree or diploma or higher qualification in business administration, management, finance, marketing, or similar
• Experience working with Registered Native Title Bodies Corporate.
• Familiarity with policy and procedure development.
• Understanding of native title governance and community engagement processes.
• Experience establishing records management systems.

Personal Attributes

• Respectful, reliable, and culturally aware.
• Able to work collaboratively with Board members and YYTLOAC support organisations.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Flexible and adaptable during a period of organisational establishment and growth.

Other Requirements

• Current Police Check, upon request
• Current Working with Vulnerable People check, upon request

Location

The position will initially be based at SANTS office in Adelaide, South Australia.

Applications to be received by 5pm Friday 20 November 2026