Operations Assistant

Yamatji Marpla Aboriginal Corporation; Geraldton; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation (YMAC) in Geraldton invites applications for a part-time Operations Assistant on a fixed-term contract. The role supports the Ranger Program and provides essential administrative and project support while developing practical skills.

You’ll work under the Ranger Coordinator, contributing to day-to-day operations, record-keeping, and training opportunities, with a strong emphasis on learning and professional development within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Entry-level role.
• Motivation, willingness to learn and strong connection to Baiyungu-Yinnigurrura Country.
• Duties include office administration, Ranger Program record-keeping, and training.

Responsibilities

• Provide office administration support and Ranger Program record-keeping.
• Support the transition of program functions to NTGAC.
• Participate in training and professional development activities.
• Gain exposure to cultural and environmental land management operations.

Skills

Strong connection to Baiyungu-Yinnigur

Willingness to learn

Good communication skills

Interest in administration

Reliability

Ability to follow instructions

Basic computer skills

Tools

Word

Excel

Email

Job description

Application Closing Date: September 30, 2026

About 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 part-time (37.5 hours per fortnight) Operations Assistant to join the team in our Geraldton office on a fixed term contract. This role provides a Baiyungu-Yinnigurrura person with the opportunity to develop practical administrative, project support and organisational skills while working within the Ranger Program. The position will support the day-to-day operations of the program and provide valuable opportunities for learning, training and professional development.

About You

You may be looking to begin or develop your career in administration within a supportive team that is committed to your professional development, training and growth. You will have a strong desire to provide effective and efficient administrative support to various departments under the direction of the Ranger Coordinator (Baiyungu-Yinnigurrura). Duties may include office administration, Ranger Program record-keeping, supporting the transition of program functions to NTGAC, participating in training and professional development, and gaining valuable exposure to cultural and environmental land management operations.

What YMAC Offers

YMAC 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 Packaging
• Annual CPI increases
• Flexible working arrangements
  • Working from home arrangements
  • Extra weeks’ paid leave over end of year shutdown
• Cultural Leave for First Nations employees

If you’d like to know more, our Enterprise Agreement can be foundhere .

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.

Selection Criteria

Skills and Qualities

This is an entry level role.

The ideal candidate will show motivation, willingness to learn, and a strong connection to Baiyungu-Yinnigurrura Country.

• Strong connection to Baiyungu-Yinnigurrura, community, and culture.
• Willingness to learn new skills and participate in structured training.
• Good communication skills and ability to work well with others.
• Interest in administration, ranger programs, and caring for Country.
• Reliability, personal integrity, and a positive attitude.
• Ability to follow instructions, complete tasks, and ask questions when unsure.
• Basic computer skills or willingness to learn (email, Word, Excel).

A current National Police Clearance is required prior to commencement of employment with YMAC.

Applications for this position close on Sunday, 30 September 2026. However, applications will be reviewed as they are received.