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
Under the direction of the General Counsel, NBY’s Governance Officer is responsible for providing high level governance support to the Boards of the Yawuru Corporate Group.
ESSENTIAL SELECTION CRITERIA
1. Previous experience as a Governance Officer or other relevant role.
2. High level written, oral and interpersonal communication skills to engage with a wide range of people, including board members, senior executives, management, staff, members, Yawuru community and other stakeholders.
3. Effective organisational and time management skills to handle multiple board meetings, prioritise work and meet deadlines.
4. Ability to work within a team and develop the capacity of others, demonstrating flexibility and a willingness to actively contribute towards achieving NBY’s overall strategies.
5. Ability to be proactive, organised, build good relationships with work colleagues, chairpersons, executive management, directors, members, and the Yawuru community.
6. Advanced skills using Microsoft Office along with the knowledge and ability to use document management systems.
ABOUT THE BENEFITS
In addition to your salary you will also benefit from:
DESIRABLE SELECTION CRITERIA
1. Post-secondary qualification or equivalent experience in business or other relevant discipline.
2. Previous knowledge of barriers faced by Yawuru people and the Yawuru community as a whole.
3. Awareness of requirements, trends and issues relating to corporate governance.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications close at 5pm on Friday 1 May 2026, and can be submitted via SEEK or be sent electronically to recruitment@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 9604 or ask for Bronwyn Clark, Manager Human Resources & Organisational Development at Reception.
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