Lead commercial strategy to help shape Aboriginal futures and create lasting social impact
Base salary of $150,000 to $160,000 plus superannuation
Based in West Perth (or the Pilbara) with regular intrastate and occasional interstate travel
Full time or part-time arrangement can be negotiated
The Foundation
The Juukan Gorge Legacy Foundation was established in May ****. The Foundation's purpose is to support the Puutu Kunti Kurrama People (and Pinikura People and other Aboriginal People), by:
Building the Puutu Kunti Kurrama community to be strong and proud internally and externally;
Providing programs and services that promote and protect traditional law and custom, language and culture, and maintaining and strengthening traditional connection to Country;
Providing programs and services that support community health, well-being, and self-determination; and
Fostering economic development of projects and industries for financial independence.
The Role
Reporting to the CEO, the Business Development Lead will lead the Legacy Commercial strategy for the Foundation, identifying commercial opportunities for the Foundation's members and brokering specialist advice to existing and emerging PKK Traditional Owner businesses.



Responsibilities include identifying new business opportunities and implementing policies and processes that support the Foundation's commercial objectives.
The Person
If you are committed to supporting the aspirations of Traditional Owners, and can demonstrate the ability to take initiative, drive commercial outcomes and continuously improve policies, processes and systems, we would be interested in hearing from you. Excellent verbal and communication skills to support stakeholder engagement with Traditional Owners, industry and government, and financial institutions will be essential, and prior knowledge of the mining industry and / or Pilbara region is desirable.
The Package
This is an prospect to make a significant contribution to the lives of current and future Foundation beneficiaries and First Nations People. In return, a permanent contract is on offer and a base salary of $150,000 to $160,000 plus superannuation. Salary packaging is available and flexible working arrangements are by negotiation. This role is to be based either in the West Perth office or the Pilbara, to be negotiated for the successful candidate.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Juukan Gorge Legacy Foundation is currently also recruiting for a Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning Lead - Job number *******.
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📌 Business Development Lead - Juukan Gorge Legacy Foundation (Western Australia)
🏢 Beilby Downing Teal
📍 Western Australia