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 two full time (75 hours per fortnight) Project Coordinators to join the Governance Support Team in our Perth office on a permanent contract. The Project Coordinator role also functions as an Executive Officer for our Prescribed Body Corporate (PBC) clients and is responsible for ensuring the PBC meets its legislative and regulatory obligations. While titled as a Project Coordinator, this role is fundamentally about managing the PBC’s operations and ensuring compliance with the CATSI Act and other relevant laws.
A key focus of the role is working closely with the PBC Board, facilitating and coordinating meetings, supporting governance processes, and ensuring decisions are effectively actioned. This includes organising Board and General meetings, drafting reports and briefs, managing correspondence and liaising with stakeholders including government agencies, legal representatives, and community members.
Beyond governance, the role also involves project coordination assisting the PBC’s in implementing initiatives that support its long term sustainability, economic development, and community interests. Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and organisational skills are essential to navigate the complex cultural, legal and operational landscape of PBC governance
This role is based in Perth, but will require travel to regional centres and remote communities. We are also open to considering regional applicants to be based out of our regional offices.
About You
You are a proactive and organised professional with strong communication skills and experience in governance or executive office support. You excel at working with boards, facilitating meetings, and engaging with stakeholders. Adaptable and detail-orientated, you can navigate complex cultural and legal environments while ensuring the PBC meets its obligations and long-term goals.
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:
If you’d like to know more, our Enterprise Agreement can be found here.
Experience & Skills
Additionally, you will have:
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 submit your CV and cover letter addressing the above selection criteria via Seek.
A current National Police Clearance is required prior to commencement of employment with YMAC.
Applications for this position close on Sunday 6 of 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.
View other Current VacanciesCountry is our mother, the provider and keeper of cultural belongings. Country and Culture go together. You can’t have one without the other.
Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners and custodians throughout Western Australia, and on whose Country we work. We acknowledge and respect their deep connection to their lands and waterways.
We honour and pay respect to Elders, and to their ancestors who survived and cared for Country.
Our offices are located on Whadjuk Country, Southern Yamatji Country, Kariyarra Country, and Yawuru Country. We recognise the continuing culture, traditions, stories and living cultures on these lands and commit to building a brighter future together.
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