Job Opportunities

Yamatji Southern Regional Corporation continues to grow our workforce with new job opportunities. If you want to join a team that is innovative, inclusive, and invested in developing your skills and talent, see below vacancies open for applications.

YSRC promotes diversity and embraces a high standard of equal opportunity, health and safety, ethical practice, and opportunity for Yamatji people. All employees are required to always comply with relevant safety procedures/guidelines and equal opportunity principles.

Company Overview:

Join our dynamic and growing team at Yamatji Southern Regional Corporation, the Corporation was established in January 2020 to implement Yamatji Nation Indigenous Land Use Agreement (ILUA) within the State of Western Australia.

We are seeking

A Chief Commercial Officer to drive our commercial strategy and market expansion.
A talented Nation Building and Grant Writing Officer to seek out grant opportunities and support the development of YSRC.
A talented Commercial Manager to build our capacity with the economic growth of the Corporation.
A Administration Officer to manage our Reception and support the Yamatji Business Support Manager.

Job descriptions following.

Chief Commercial Officer

Job Type: Full Time
Location: Perth / Geraldton, Gascoyne & Midwest WA
Support: General/Business Unit Manager (CEO & General Management)
Salary: $210,000 – $230,000 per year

Closing date: Closing date 31 July 2024 at 4pm

Position Overview:

This is a full-time role that can be based in Perth or Geraldton Western Australia

The Chief Commercial Officer is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team responsible for driving the organisation’s commercial strategy, revenue growth, and market expansion. This role demands a strategic thinker with strong business acumen, leadership skills, and a focus on building and maintaining successful commercial relationships.

Responsibilities include:

Build and foster people capability across the organisation and nurture a positive and accountable work culture.
Develop budgets to support commercial activity to ensure the long-term financial sustainability of the Corporation and its subsidiaries.
Monitor financial performance, analyse variances, and implement corrective actions for agreed budgets and timelines.
Advise the CEO on commercial strategies to develop standards, policies and procedures that are well understood and adhered to in the organisation.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, as directed by the CEO, which will include Members, local communities, government, regulators, NGOs and industry.
Manage the day-to-day commercial operations of the Corporation and its subsidiaries in accordance with the agreed Strategy and annual Operational Plan.
Explore, source, pursue new commercial opportunities, partnerships and business opportunities for the corporation.
Explore and develop new nation building businesses and formulate contracts, strategies for growth
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with external agencies to implement the ILUA requirements to the required timeframes.
Collaborate with the leadership team on implementing the strategy, ILUA requirements and be proactive in creating new opportunities for products and services.
Work within and comply with all YSRC policies, procedures and established guidelines.
Work collaboratively with all colleagues, teams and stakeholders throughout the course of work

About You: Mandatory or Legislative

A tertiary degree in a business / finance or associated demonstrated experienceExperience in a fast-paced organisation, preferably in commercial organisation
Experience in strategy, strategic planning and commercial activity for a corporation or its subsidiaries.
Proven due diligence, and commercial negotiation skills.
Excellent numerical and analytical skills and strong financial and commercial acumen.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to build strong relationships and influence key stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.
Strong business writing and presentation skills, confidently able to present to senior decision makers.
Resilient and self-managing with the ability to work autonomously, take initiative and reliably deliver on tight deadlines.
Support, lead and guide the teams, fostering a cohesive unit and ensuring good communication between the Geraldton and Perth Offices.
Experience in risk management and using risk as part of the commercial assessment processes.

Desirable

Working knowledge of applicable government and commercial regulations and practices, and policies, procedures, and work practices.
Identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
Understanding of Indigenous culture, heritage, and land matters in the community sector.

How to apply:

A cover letter briefly describing why you are interested in this role

A current resume outlining your education, skills, knowledge and experience.

PHONE: Enquiries can be made to our HR team – 99346890

To apply for any YSRC position please visit SEEK website – www.seek.com.au

Nation Building & Grant Writing Officer

Job Type: Part Time
Location: Perth / Geraldton, Gascoyne & Midwest WA
Support: Indigenous & Multicultural Services (Community Services & Development)
Salary: $100,000 – $110,000 pro rata

Closing date: Closing date 31 July 2024 at 4pm

Position Overview:

This is a part-time role that can be based in Perth or Geraldton Western Australia.

The purpose of the Nation Building and Grant Writer role is to proactively seek out grant opportunities which support Yamatji Southern Regional Corporations activities aimed at meeting its Indigenous Land User Agreement obligations and which support cultural and economic growth activities and initiatives.

Support the development of a National Building business aimed at advancing knowledge, awareness of and respect for Yamatji culture as well as supporting proponents and counterparts develop and meet their Reconciliation Action Plan and Environmental & Social Governance commitments.

The role is critical in bringing together the cultural and economic components of Yamatji Southern Regional Corporation for the advancement of the Yamatji Nation

Responsibilities include:

Identify funding opportunities applicable to heritage, commercial growth, the lands portfolio, business development and nation building and feed back to respective teams.
Develop submissions, grant applications and presentations for a variety of stakeholders to support successful execution of YSRC projects and initiatives.
Develop YSRCs nation building business, from identifying and defining service offerings to the development and execution of services.
Develop the marketing and communications strategy promoting nation building activities.
Undertake research and conduct analysis to gather information and data to provide insights and recommendations.
Collaborate with other teams across the organisation on the delivery and coordination of engagement with proponents.
Develop and manage the CRM component of the ‘Keeping Place’.
Work within and comply with all YSRC policies, procedures, and established guidelines.
Work collaboratively with all colleagues, teams, and stakeholders throughout the course of work

About You – Mandatory or Legislative:

Strong communication and collaboration skills, with an ability to quickly build trust and relationships with a diverse range of consumers and internal and external stakeholders.
A deep understanding of the challenges impacting Indigenous people and Aboriginal communities.
A flexible, patient, and supportive approach while remaining transparent.
Submission and grant writing experience.
Ability to develop and execute on business cases.
Demonstrated project management expertise.
Strong Microsoft Office suite including excel to manage data and generate reports
A self-starter with exceptional people skills and an influencing style, you may have gained experience working in diverse multi-cultural backgrounds.

Desirable:

Knowledge of Aboriginal cultural issues.

Employer questions:

Your application will include the following questions:

Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
How many years’ experience do you have as a Grant Writing Officer?
Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?

How to apply:

A cover letter briefly describing why you are interested in this role

A current resume outlining your education, skills, knowledge and experience.

PHONE: Enquiries can be made to our HR team – 99346890

To apply for any YSRC position please visit SEEK website – www.seek.com.au

Commercial Manager

General/Business Unit Manager (CEO & General Management)

Job Type: Full Time
Location: Perth/Geraldton, Gascoyne & Midwest WA
Support: General/Business Unit Manager (CEO & General Management)
Salary: $170,000 – $190,000 per year

Closing date: Closing date 31 July 2024 at 4pm

Position Overview:

Full time role that can be based in Perth or Geraldton Western Australia

The Commercial Manager role plays a pivotal role in driving the economic growth and financial sustainability of our organisation. This position is responsible for overseeing the commercial activities, developing strategic business initiatives, and ensuring that our economic ventures align with our community vision and values.

This position blends traditional business responsibilities for the management of Yamatji Land and sea assets, protection of traditional owner and sacred sites along with commercial activity required for managing land trust holdings and corporate operations in accordance with strategy objectives and operational business unit plans.

Responsibilities include:

Develop and implement commercial strategies in alignment with the organisation’s goals and objectives.
Identify and evaluate new business opportunities and partnerships to diversify and strengthen revenue streams.
Oversee budgeting, financial planning, and financial performance of commercial activities.
Ensure effective financial controls and reporting are in place to meet regulatory requirements and organisational standards.
Identify and manage risks associated with commercial ventures to protect the organisation’s interests.
Monitor and evaluate the performance of the Corporation’s commercial activities including financial performance, customer satisfaction and alignment to vision and values.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including community members, business partners, government agencies, and funding bodies.
Represent the organisation in meetings, negotiations, and public forums to advocate for the community’s economic interests.
Ensure all commercial activity complies with relevant laws, policy, regulations, agreements, and industry standards.
Engage with local community to assess needs and priorities and ensure that corporations activities are culturally appropriate and aligned to values, beliefs, and traditions of the Yamatji people.
Ensure all commercial activity is conducted in a culturally sensitive and respectful way in accordance with traditions and protocols of the Yamatji Community.
Provide commercial solutions, communications and advice to the executives aligned with strategic objectives and Yamatji values.

About You – Mandatory or Legislative:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Finance, or a related field.
Proven experience (5+ years) in a commercial management role, preferably within a community or non-profit organisation.
Strong financial acumen and experience in managing budgets, financial planning, and reporting.
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement commercial operational plans.
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Understanding of indigenous culture and community dynamics, with a commitment to promoting cultural values in business practices.
Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Deadline driven with the ability to manage and prioritise workloads.
Advanced Excel
Analytical skills
Procurement and Contract Management
Submission and funding proposal writing

Desirable:

Knowledge of Aboriginal cultural issues.

How to apply:

A cover letter briefly describing why you are interested in this role

A current resume outlining your education, skills, knowledge and experience.

PHONE: Enquiries can be made to our HR team – 99346890

To apply for any YSRC position please visit SEEK website – www.seek.com.au

Administration Officer (Reception/Yamatji Business Support)

Job Type: Full Time
Location: Geraldton, Gascoyne & Midwest WA
Salary: $50,000 – $55,000 per year

Closing date: Closing date 31 July 2024 at 4pm

Position Overview:

This is a full-time role based in Geraldton Western Australia for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants only.

The Administration Officer – Reception/Yamatji Business Support role acts as the welcoming face of the organisation to maintain a positive first impression of our organisation. The role involves managing the reception area, greeting stakeholders, handling inquiries, and ensuring a smooth flow of administrative processes across the organisation. The role requires coordinating appointments, managing incoming calls, emails, data, mail, and stakeholder inquiries. This position will also support the Yamatji Business Support Manager with the seamless functioning of our various business operations within the organisation. The role focus is business development across our three pillars: business incubation, regional procurement, and training to support the set-up of new businesses or improve existing businesses in our community.

Responsibilities include:

Primary contact for all stakeholder calls and enquiries.
Coordinate meetings including agendas and relevant papers.
Answer phones and reception duties
Coordinate meetings including agendas and relevant papers.
Manage initial emails, correspondence and phone calls and visitors to the Yamatji Business Support.
Manage and update files, spreadsheets, and databases for business support functions.
Collate and follow up on client information and invoices.
Respond to emails and queries as per YSRC policies and processes.
Collect, log, and distribute mail in a timely manner.
Collate, manage, and order stationery for office within purchasing guidelines.
Establish, maintain, and review eligibility requirements, guidelines, service offerings and associated procedures for YBS (including workshops and service extensions).
Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and service providers who can support existing and future YBS clients.
Develop workforce and local content opportunities for Yamatji Nation people in the region.
Manage the workflow and priorities of operations within the YBS team.
Manage clients through the lifecycle including due diligence, development of pathway plan and approval documents against business development plan.
Develop, project manage and support projects that holistically support Yamatji Businesses and Nation building.
Manage clients through the lifecycle including due diligence, development of pathway plan and approval documents against agreed business services.
Work within and comply with all YSRC policies, procedures, and established guidelines.
Work collaboratively with all colleagues, teams, and stakeholders throughout the course of work

About You – Mandatory or Legislative:

Strong time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines
A good attitude and presentation to greet clients & customers
Excellent phone manner and strong customer service skills
Be able to work autonomously and within a team environment
A strong work ethic – reliability and punctuality are essential
To be confident and articulate
Possess great attention to detail
Identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
Experience in a similar role
Understanding of Indigenous culture, heritage, and land matters

How to apply:

A cover letter briefly describing why you are interested in this role

A current resume outlining your education, skills, knowledge and experience.

PHONE: Enquiries can be made to our HR team – 99346890

To apply for any YSRC position please visit SEEK website – www.seek.com.au