Governance Project Coordinator — PBC & Native Title

Yamatji Marpla Aboriginal Corporation; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging

Annual CPI increases

Flexible working arrangements: Working

Extra weeks’ paid leave over end of yr

Cultural Leave for First Nations

Job summary

Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation (YMAC) is seeking two full-time Project Coordinators to join the Governance Support Team in Perth. The role supports PBC governance, coordinates meetings, ensures regulatory obligations are met, and liaises with boards, government agencies and communities.

Travel to regional centres and remote communities is required; regional applicants may be based in regional offices. Experience in Native Title and PBCs is desirable.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a PBC Project Coordinator, Administrator, high-level executive support or similar role.
• Experience in Native Title and PBCs or other Aboriginal Corporations (desirable).
• Experience in successful grant applications (desirable).
• Ability to communicate complex information to diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to prepare flowcharts, schedules and action plans.
• Familiarity with risk management and process improvements.
• Experience in facilitating large meetings and minute-taking.

Responsibilities

• Manage PBC operations and ensure compliance with CATSI Act and related laws.
• Coordinate Board and General meetings, draft reports, manage correspondence.
• Engage government agencies, legal representatives and community members.
• Support initiatives for long-term sustainability and economic development.
• Navigate complex cultural, legal and operational governance environments.

Skills

PBC Project Coordination experience

Executive support

Governance meeting facilitation

Stakeholder engagement

Minutes and reporting

Risk management

Process/flowchart planning

Grant applications experience

Experience with Native Title/pbcs

Independent working style

Job description

Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation (YMAC) is seeking two full-time Project Coordinators to join the Governance Support Team in Perth. The role supports PBC governance, coordinates meetings, ensures regulatory obligations are met, and liaises with boards, government agencies and communities.

Travel to regional centres and remote communities is required; regional applicants may be based in regional offices. Experience in Native Title and PBCs is desirable.