Central Desert Native Title Services is committed to achieving the best native title outcomes for the Traditional Owners of the Central Desert region of Western Australia. We assist our clients to use their traditional lands to fulfil their highest social, cultural and economic aspirations.

Central Desert provides a range of services geared towards supporting Aboriginal Corporations known as Prescribed Body Corporate (PBC)s. A PBC is the corporate entity established to represent a Traditional Owner group in business matters, such as future acts, ILUA negotiations and cultural heritage. The PBC is the first point of contact for government and other parties (for example, mining companies) who wish to talk with the native title holders or undertake activities on native title land. We work with PBCs to achieve a sustainable and independent future, focusing on building capacity by empowering local and regional decision making.

We are seeking a PBC Support Officer to join our People, Heritage and Culture team. You will work closely with and support our clients to progress and manage their business. The core function of the roles is secretarial. Working within small multidisciplinary teams you will provide governance and organisation support and assist in delivery of meetings for some of the PBCs within the Central Desert region.

Whilst you will be based in our East Perth Office, the role involves regular travel to remote desert communities in WA. You will have the opportunity to see parts of the outback Australia and meet some of its many characters.

Central Desert is a fast paced, value driven organisation doing rewarding and important work for its clients. If you are interested in working in the Not-For-Profit sector and making a difference in the lives of Indigenous Western Australians then this could be the perfect fit.

To be considered for this position, you will have:

1. Experience working with Aboriginal people or groups, particularly in remote communities
2. Well-developed interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clear information to clients and stakeholders
3. Strong time management skills with an ability to work on multiple projects/meetings simultaneously and meet deadlines
4. The ability to work effectively and communicate with numerous small teams
5. Analytical and problem-solving skills
6. Demonstrated commitment to customer service excellence and continuous improvement
7. Experience in dealing with sensitive and challenging public enquiries by telephone and face to face, in a courteous and helpful manner
8. demonstrated self-motivation with initiative
9. competence in the use of Microsoft Office applications (including Teams)
10. proof of full vaccination against COVID-19
11. current and unrestricted manual drivers licence

In addition to a rewarding and dynamic position, Central Desert can offer benefits such as:

• A flexible and supportive work environment, with working from home opportunities
• Generous salary packaging options
• Superannuation in addition to salary presented
• Long service leave available pro rata after five years of continuous service
• Additional paid leave between Christmas and New Years
• Paid parental leave, available after 12 months of service
• Free onsite parking, as well as being in close proximity to public transport
• Supported and endorsed social events

This role is full time for a 2-year maximum term contract, with possible extension dependant on funding.

Before an offer of employment can be made, Central Desert requires a National Police Clearance, no older than 6 months; evidence of an unrestricted manual driver’s license; and proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Please note: You are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found. Only suitable candidates will be considered and contacted if short listed immediately.

Unsolicited resumes and contact from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

This role is re-advertised. Previous applicants need not apply.

A position description is attached.