- Help turn community priorities into practical projects that strengthen culture, Country and prospect for Nyul Nyul people.
- Bring your local knowledge, project skills and trusted relationships to meaningful work across Broome and the Kimberley.
- Full-time role based in the Broome office, with travel to Country and other Kimberley locations as required.

About you

You will be a practical, organised and community-minded person who understands that successful projects begin with listening, respect and strong relationships. You will bring experience coordinating projects from consultation and planning through to delivery, budget monitoring, reporting and acquittals, together with the confidence to work respectfully with Traditional Owners, Board members, staff, funders and service providers. You will know the Kimberley and its local issues, be comfortable managing competing priorities with minimal supervision, and keep accurate records, timelines, meetings and follow-up actions on track. Above all, you will value Aboriginal self-determination, respect cultural protocols and take pride in helping translate Nyul Nyul community priorities into well-run projects that deliver lasting outcomes for people, culture and Country.

About us

Nyul Nyul PBC Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC (NN PBC) is an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation based in Broome, Western Australia. The Corporation supports Nyul Nyul people, members, Directors and community stakeholders to uphold culture, strengthen governance, care for Country, manage organisational operations and pursue social, cultural and economic outcomes for current and future generations.

NN PBC is the Registered Native Title Body Corporate (RNTBC) for the Nyul Nyul native title holders. Under the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth), the Native Title (Prescribed Bodies Corporate) Regulations 1999 and the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006, the Corporation manages and protects native title rights and interests on behalf of the native title holders, consults with and obtains the consent of native title holders on native title decisions, responds to future act notices and pursues cultural, land and sea, and economic opportunities on Nyul Nyul country.

About the role

The Project Officer supports the planning, coordination, implementation, monitoring and reporting of projects that advance NN PBC's strategic, cultural, community and operational priorities.

The role develops and maintains project plans, timelines, budgets, records, registers, meeting documentation and progress reports in line with approved objectives, funding requirements and organisational procedures.

Working closely with the Executive Officer, Board members, staff, Traditional Owners, community members, funders, service providers and partner organisations, the Project Officer helps ensure projects are culturally safe, accountable,



well organised and delivered in line with approved objectives.

The role also supports community consultation and Traditional Owner engagement, grant opportunities, tenders and expressions of interest, and NN PBC's native title and heritage functions. This includes coordinating meetings, consultation and consent records, future act responses and cultural heritage activities. The Project Officer supports these processes but does not make native title decisions, which rest with native title holders and the Board.

Key Responsibilities

Project planning, coordination and implementation

- Develop, maintain and monitor project plans, timelines, budgets, implementation activities and project records in line with approved objectives, funding requirements and organisational priorities.
- Coordinate project activities, schedules, meetings, briefing notes, progress updates, implementation tools and follow-up actions.
- Monitor progress, identify risks, delays or emerging issues, and escalate matters promptly to the Executive Officer or nominated supervisor.

Funding, reporting and governance

- Prepare, format, file and distribute correspondence, forms, minutes, reports, project updates and acquittal documents.
- Monitor funding obligations, reporting deadlines, budgets, acquittal requirements and program objectives.
- Maintain accurate and confidential records, registers, action lists and project files.

Community engagement, partnerships and funded program development

- Support culturally safe community consultation and Traditional Owner engagement, ensuring activities are properly planned and documented.
- Review grant opportunities, tenders and expressions of interest and assist with timely submissions aligned with community priorities.
- Coordinate travel, accommodation, events, workshops, community meetings, project logistics and partner communications.

Native title, heritage and governance support

- Coordinate native title holder and member meetings, including notices, venues, travel, interpreters, attendance records and minutes.
- Maintain consultation and consent records and support certificates and decision registers required under the PBC Regulations.
- Log, track and coordinate future act responses with the Executive Officer, Kimberley Land Council, legal advisers, proponents and consultants.
- Coordinate cultural heritage surveys, monitoring and site visits in line with cultural protocols.
- Support CATSI Act and ORIC obligations, Board and AGM papers, member register updates, annual reporting,



and land and sea management, ranger, cultural and economic development initiatives.

Selection Criteria

Essential:

- Demonstrated experience in project coordination and management, administration, community services or another relevant field.
- Experience working in the local community with Traditional Owners, together with an understanding of cultural protocols and local issues.
- Ability to manage projects across consultation, planning, grants and funding, implementation, budgets, acquittals and ongoing delivery.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of correspondence, reports, minutes and briefing notes.
- Sound skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams and electronic records management systems.
- Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities with minimal supervision.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
- Commitment to Aboriginal self-determination, culturally safe communication and respect for Traditional Owner decision-making.

Licences and accreditation:

- Australian citizenship, permanent residency or a current right to work in Australia.
- Current WA Driver's Licence or ability to obtain one.
- Current National Police Clearance or ability to obtain one.
- Working with Children Check and First Aid Certificate, or willingness to obtain them.

Desirable:

- Certificate III or IV in Business Administration, Community Services, Project Management, Governance or a related field.
- Experience with an Aboriginal Corporation, PBC, community-controlled organisation or not-for-profit organisation.
- Experience coordinating meetings, minutes, finance administration, budget acquittals, project delivery and stakeholder engagement.
- Knowledge of the local community, cultural protocols and Kimberley stakeholder networks.
- Working knowledge of native title, PBC, CATSI and Aboriginal heritage legislation, or willingness to undertake training, together with experience in heritage surveys, future act responses or land and sea management projects.

Remuneration

A competitive remuneration package can be negotiated, plus 17.5% annual leave loading, 12% superannuation and any applicable regional or district allowances.

Other benefits may include salary packaging, flexible working arrangements where operationally appropriate, professional development, cultural leave arrangements and access to organisational support programs.

This full-time position is based in the Broome office. Work will generally be performed from the Corporation's office, with travel to meetings, community events, project sites and Nyul Nyul Country, including remote locations, as required. Some out-of-hours work and intrastate travel will be required, including attendance at the annual AGM.

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