Policy Adviser for Empowered Communities East Kimberley (Binarri-binyja yarrawoo Aboriginal Corporation)

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply
• Immediate start
• Full time or part time position
• Contract to 30 August 2028, with extension subject to funding
• Located in Kununurra with regular travel
• Support an Aboriginal-led, long-term development agenda

The role

The Policy Adviser will play a key role providing policy advice and associated support to advance an Aboriginal-led long term development agenda in the East Kimberley. The work will be diverse, challenging and rewarding, enabling you to make a key contribution in priority areas such as WA’s Closing the Gap Place-based Partnership and regional arrangements for the Indigenous Voice to Parliament.

About you

You will have a proven record of skills and experience in policy analysis and project management, have high-level writing skills, understand the Aboriginal Community Controlled Sector and work well with diverse stakeholder groups.

The benefits

Become a part of a highly skilled and collaborative team working to empower Aboriginal people and families in the East Kimberley to achieve economic, social and cultural development. An excellent salary package and flexible working arrangements are available.

Kununurra is a vibrant regional town in the majestic Kimberley region of Western Australia. Its close vicinity to Lake Argyle, Keep River National Park and the Gibb River Road offer an unparalleled outdoor lifestyle. Regular travel is required in this role, so no day will be the same as you explore this beautiful region.

Further information

For the position description and further information about Binarri-binyja yarrawoo Aboriginal Corporation: see www.bby.org.au

For further information about Empowered Communities: see http://empoweredcommunities.org.au/

For enquiries about the role, please contact Peter Webster on [email protected] using the subject line: Policy Advisor & Partnerships - Kununurra enquiry via EthicalJobs or 0447 079 001.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

A position description is attached.