• Kewdale, Perth WA
• Full time

About Us

The Tjiwarl Claimants are the native title holders (determined in May 2017) over approximately 13,800 square kilometres of land in the Northern Goldfields region of WA.

Tjiwarl (Aboriginal Corporation) was established to hold on trust the native title rights and interests of the Tjiwarl native title holders. The corporation is responsible for delivering core governance and operational activities, fulfils obligations under land use agreements, implements programs for the betterment of Tjiwarl Native Title Holders, protects and preserves land and heritage for the Tjiwarl community.

Tjiwarl AC has entered into a comprehensive settlement agreement with the State Government. The agreement covers a broad range of topics including Land, Water, Conservation Estate, Mining Activity and Economic Development. The innovative agreement is a first of its kind in many respects and strengthens Tjiwarl native title holders’ ability to exercise their native title rights in relation to land and water, and further their social and economic development.

Tjiwarl AC prides itself on being a “Gold Standard” organisation with connection to a rich and vibrant part of the Goldfields. We are undergoing an extremely exciting, engaging, and unprecedented period of development. Since determination of native title in 2017, Tjiwarl AC has gone from strength to strength, built on the foundations of a highly engaged membership and passionate Board in an environment of strong governance. Tjiwarl AC is party to 3 major mining agreements and a unique comprehensive ILUA with the State of WA. Further major mining agreements are in negotiation. These more contemporary and innovative agreements provide exciting opportunities for Tjiwarl AC to preserve and protect heritage to the highest standard, pursue economic and social development opportunities for members and develop member programs aimed at addressing their short- and long-term needs. All of this aligns to a sustainability framework and strategic plan developed by the Tjiwarl Board and feedback directly from members. The on-going innovation and forward-thinking strategies of the Board and members make Tjiwarl AC a gold standard for PBC’s across the country.

The Role

The primary objectives of this position are to support the State Agreement Director to plan, implement and monitor the Tjiwarl Palyakuwa (ILUA) State Agreement through:

• well organised coordination of project administration and logistics
• building excellent working relationships with Tjiwarl Native Title Holders and supporting their attendance at project activities to ensure that the organisation’s operational and governance needs are fulfilled
• minuting and actioning outcomes from meetings

The Duties

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Arrangement of project activity representative’s attendance at numerous meetings, sometimes in the same week, ensuring the correct delegates are in attendance.
• Mobilisation arrangements for TJIWARL staff and project activity representatives, including meal, accommodation and travel allowances, reimbursements, booking flights, car hire and facilitate the payment of invoices.
• Coordination of information to enable timely and efficient payment of participant fees and allowances for various project activity representatives for various projects.
• Arranging logistics for numerous project activities, i.e. venue hire, catering, attendance, technical services (as required), event management, etc.
• Support State Agreement team with making phone calls to connect with project activity participants for the effective communication of trip detail and confirmation of required travel bookings and payments.
• Support the State Agreement Team with required logistical bookings.
• Be available for periodic travel to the Goldfields region to attend meetings and events, as required.
• Keep accurate records.
• Contribute to the TJIWARL General Calendar to ensure it is up to date with relevant meetings. 
• Any other duties as directed by the State Agreement Director or CEO.
• Supporting general project administrative duties as directed by the State Agreement Director or CEO.

Selection Criteria

Essential:

• Ability to use administration systems to coordinate project and meeting logistics.
• Ability to work in a busy context with a range of competing demands.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and flexibly, as well as cooperatively as part of a team.
• Demonstrated document and record management
• Demonstrated ability to organise work, manage time, determine priorities and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated financial management skills

Desirable:

• Experience working with Aboriginal organisations and people.
• Ability to use initiative and communicate effectively with Aboriginal people or people from culturally diverse backgrounds as well as colleagues and State Government agencies.
• Technology skills – e.g. excel, word, phone systems, MS Teams
• Experience in Government sector

Salary & Benefits

• 12-month, fixed term, full-time contract (7.5 hrs per day)
• A competitive salary will be negotiated based on experience
• 5 weeks annual leave
• The role is based in Perth with travel as required to the Tjiwarl Native Title area.

To Apply

Please submit your application which should include a cover letter outlining your skills and experience relative to the essential criteria and your resume with contactable references via the "Apply Now" button.

Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted when received.

Please note: Applications for this position will only be accepted from those with Australian residency or a valid work permit. All candidates will be assessed based on their suitability to the criteria. The corporation reserves the right to employ their candidate of choice. There will be no appeal process.