Executive Officer

ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT

“Making mabu liyan real for all, always”

People, land, culture, prosperity

Nyamba Buru Yawuru (NBY) means ‘This is the place of Yawuru’. NBY is the operational company of the Yawuru Native Title Holders Aboriginal Corporation. NBY manages the day-to-day business of Yawuru and is engaged in a diverse range of projects which helps to provide social, cultural, environmental and financial sustainability for the future of Yawuru people.

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Executive Officer provides a range of high-level executive, secretariat, and project support services to the CEO and the Executive Team and under the direction of the General Counsel to the Boards of the Yawuru Corporate Group.

ESSENTIAL SELECTION CRITERIA

1. Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience in Business Management, Governance, Law, Policy, Communication or other related discipline, preferably working with Aboriginal people

2. Strong organisational skills including the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver a range of projects to agreed specifications for time, cost and scope

3. Highly developed written, oral and interpersonal skills to engage, influence, negotiate and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders

4. Conceptual and analytical skills to research and write reports, papers and submissions and make recommendations to deliver practical, innovative solutions to complex problems

5. Ability to work collaboratively by participating and contributing to team work and team activities

6. Ability to work well under pressure

7. Demonstrated ability in policy development and analysis

8. Proficient in the use of MS Office programs

DESIRABLE SELECTION CRITERIA

1. Knowledge and understanding of Yawuru people, culture and issues affecting them

2. Previous knowledge of barriers faced by Yawuru people and the Yawuru community as a whole

3. Existing networks and connections within public policy and/or media

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications close at 5pm on 7 March 2024, and can be submitted via SEEK or be sent electronically to ***********@yawuru.org.au including the following:

1. Cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria.

2. Resume / CV

Should you require further information relating to this position or process, we welcome your call on (08) 9192 96***or ask for Bronwyn Clark, Manager Human Resources & Organisational Development at Reception.