Operations Assistant – Geraldton

Operations Assistant – Geraldton

Application Closing Date: September 30, 2026

About the Organisation:

Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation (YMAC) is the Native Title Representative Body (NTRB), delivering native title and other services across the Pilbara, Mid West, Murchison and Gascoyne regions of Western Australia. YMAC is run by a First Nations board of directors, representing several native title groups, each of whom have their own language, culture, traditions and protocols.

YMAC services include native title claim and future act representation; heritage services; executive office, community, and economic development assistance; land administration, and natural resource management support.

Country is our mother, our provider and keeper of our cultural belongings. Culture and Country go together. You can’t have one without the other.

Our Vision:

Through connection to Country, Aboriginal people pursue and achieve economic, social, and cultural goals and aspirations with strength and confidence.

Our Mission:

For current and future generations, we work with and for Australian Aboriginal people to protect rights and manage Country and opportunities.

About the Role

YMAC is currently seeking a part-time (37.5 hours per fortnight) Operations Assistant to join the team in our Geraldton office on a fixed term contract. This role provides a Baiyungu-Yinnigurrura person with the opportunity to develop practical administrative, project support and organisational skills while working within the Ranger Program. The position will support the day-to-day operations of the program and provide valuable opportunities for learning, training and professional development.

About You

You may be looking to begin or develop your career in administration within a supportive team that is committed to your professional development, training and growth. You will have a strong desire to provide effective and efficient administrative support to various departments under the direction of the Ranger Coordinator (Baiyungu-Yinnigurrura). Duties may include office administration, Ranger Program record-keeping, supporting the transition of program functions to NTGAC, participating in training and professional development, and gaining valuable exposure to cultural and environmental land management operations.

What YMAC Offers

YMAC believes in providing a safe and supportive working environment, and the best way to do that is to ensure our employees are well-looked after. YMAC provides the following in addition to your standard employee experience:

• Salary Packaging
• Annual CPI increases
• Flexible working arrangements:
  • Working from home arrangements
  • Extra weeks’ paid leave over end of year shutdown
• Cultural Leave for First Nations employees
• Annual Wellness & Uniform Allowance
• Paid Parental Leave

If you’d like to know more, our Enterprise Agreement can be found here.

Selection Criteria

​​​​​​Skills and Qualities

This is an entry level role.

The ideal candidate will show motivation, willingness to learn, and a strong connection to Baiyungu-Yinnigurrura Country.

Essential

• Strong connection to Baiyungu-Yinnigurrura, community, and culture.
• Willingness to learn new skills and participate in structured training.
• Good communication skills and ability to work well with others.
• Interest in administration, ranger programs, and caring for Country.
• Reliability, personal integrity, and a positive attitude.
• Ability to follow instructions, complete tasks, and ask questions when unsure.
• Basic computer skills or willingness to learn (email, Word, Excel).

 How to Apply:

Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and values inclusion and diversity in all forms including, but not limited to: genders, cultural backgrounds, LGBTQ+, disability & neurodiversity. We strongly encourage First Nations candidates to apply.

To apply for this role please email careers@ymac.org.au to request an EOI form, or attend the Geraldton Office (144 Flores Road, Webberton WA) to ask for a physical copy of the form

A current National Police Clearance is required prior to commencement of employment with YMAC.

Applications for this position close on Sunday, 30 September 2026. However, applications will be reviewed as they are received.

If you have any questions relating to this opportunity, please email careers@ymac.org.au.