Application Closing Date: November 10, 2024About 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 full time (75 hours per fortnight) Communications Coordinator to join the team in our Perth office on a permanent contract. The primary aim of this role is to promote the work and achievements of YMAC both internally and externally through the implementation of sound communications strategies, including publications, promotional activity, advocacy and stakeholder engagement, event coordination, and effective media management and liaison.
In this role you will lead a variety of projects, often collaborating both within the team and across our multidisciplinary organisation and in multiple locations, in support of achieving strong outcomes for Traditional Owners in our representative regions.
About You: You will have the ability to design, produce and project manage internal and external communication publications and compliance deliverables with exceptional / strong writing skills, with a sound understanding of how internal and external strategies can be implemented efficiently and effectively. You will be able to demonstrate at least four (4) years' experience in a communications, stakeholder engagement or equivalent role, with relevant tertiary qualifications in communications, marketing, journalism or similar. Writing for diverse audiences in both digital and traditional media is something you love doing, and have a talent for doing so.
Working in a team of fellow self-starters, you will embrace the opportunity to take ownership of your work and will have the ability to multitask and prioritise effectively.
Qualifications & Experience At least four (4) years' experience in a communication, stakeholder engagement or equivalent role.Relevant tertiary qualification in communications, marketing, journalism or similarExperience in campaign and event management, including management of external consultants and service providers, and liaison with external suppliersExperience in developing, writing, and producing print publications (e.g. newsletters, reports, brochures)Experience in digital marketing using print, online, and radio mediumsExperience in media management and liaison (desirable)Experience in stakeholder engagement and advocacy (desirable)Skills Written and oralPresentationDemonstrated computer literacy skills in MS Applications with ability to use design software such as Adobe Creative Cloud – InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.Skills and experience with multimedia, website management and social media strategies.Ability to work on and prioritise multiple tasks and projects, concurrently.Attributes & Desired Knowledge A strong connection to, or interest in, Aboriginal culture.Prepared to travel extensively and at times to remote Aboriginal communities.Highly organised, and with strong attention to detail.Team player, willing to work collaboratively within and across teams.Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving capability.Proactive and flexible attitude, with the ability to work unsupervised but under direction.Working knowledge of native title system, heritage management, or a background in Aboriginal affairs preferred.Knowledge of (or a desire to learn) how government works, how legislation is made, how policy is implemented.Knowledge of media (WA and national).Good understanding of State and Federal Government processes and communications.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 PackagingAnnual CPI increasesFlexible working arrangements:Working from home arrangementsExtra weeks' paid leave over end of year shutdownCultural Leave for First Nations employeesIf you'd like to know more, our Enterprise Agreement can be found here .
How to Apply: 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. We strongly encourage First Nations candidates to apply. To apply for this role, which has a generous range of benefits including: salary packaging; flexible working arrangements; and, but not limited to, an extra week's paid leave over Christmas shutdown, please submit your CV and cover letter addressing the above selection criteria via Seek .
A current National Police Clearance is required prior to commencement of employment with YMAC.
Applications for this position close on Sunday, 10 November 2024, however applications will be reviewed as they are received.
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