Based in East Perth, with regular travel to remote WA

Central Desert Native Title Services Ltd (Central Desert) works in partnership with the Aboriginal people of the central desert region of Western Australia as they shape a self-determined future of independence, control and connection to Country, Culture and Community.

Central Desert provides a range of services focussed on supporting corporations known as a ‘Prescribed Body Corporate’ (PBC). A PBC is the corporate entity established to represent a native title holding group, in all matters relating to native title.

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 are seeking a PBC Coordinator to join our Client Services team. The role will work closely with client PBCs to provide secretarial, compliance and administrative support.

The role is based in our East Perth Office with regular travel to remote desert locations in WA.

Central Desert is a fast paced, values driven organisation undertaking rewarding and important work for our clients.

about you

To be considered for this position, you will have:

1. Experience working directly with Aboriginal people, particularly in remote communities, and with a high level of cultural competence.
2. Demonstrated commitment to customer service excellence and continuous improvement.
3. Analytical and problem-solving skills.
4. Sound understanding of Corporate Governance principles.
5. Well-developed interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clear information to clients and stakeholders.
6. Experience in dealing with sensitive and challenging matters
7. The ability to work effectively and communicate with numerous small teams.
8. High degree of resilience and self-motivation.
9. Strong time management skills with an ability to work on multiple projects/meetings simultaneously and meet deadlines.
10. Competence in the use of Microsoft Office applications (including Teams).
11. Ability to travel to regional and remote areas for meetings and projects on a regular basis, with the possibility of occasional travel for periods exceeding 7 days.
12. Current and unrestricted manual driver’s licence, competent driving manual vehicles.

benefits

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

1. Generous salary packaging options;
2. Long service leave available pro rata after five years of continuous service;
3. Additional paid leave between Christmas and New Years;
4. Leave loading of 17.5%;
5. Paid parental leave, available after 12 months of service;
6. Free onsite parking, as well as being in close proximity to public transport;
7. Aflexible and supportive work environment, with working from home opportunities;

Interested?

• A detailed Duty Statement can be requested by emailing [email protected], using the subject line: Prescribed Body Corporate (PBC) Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs and
• Click Apply Now to submit your cover letter with your resume in PDF format
• Before an offer of employment can be made, Central Desert requires a National Police Clearance, no older than 6 months and evidence of an unrestricted manual driver’s license.

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.

Indigenous Australians are encouraged to apply. We are seeking to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the needs of our clients and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees. This is authorised under Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984.