Communications Coordinator

Yinhawangka Aboriginal Corporation (YAC)

Full-time Based in Paraburdoo (Pilbara) or Perth

About Us

The Yinhawangka Aboriginal Corporation (YAC) is dedicated to protecting and caring for Yinhawangka Country through the integration of cultural values traditional knowledge and contemporary land management practices. Our Healthy Country Plan guides our work and underpins our commitment to strengthening connection to Country while creating meaningful employment pathways for Yinhawangka people.

This is a unique opportunity to help tell Yinhawangka stories strengthen connection with members and community and put Yinhawangka people and Country on the map.

About the Role

The communications Coordinator is responsible for developing and delivering effective internal and external communications across YAC. You will play a key role in strengthening engagement with Yinhawangka members staff partners and the broader community through storytelling digital platforms media and culturally respectful communication.

Reporting to the Manager Place Based Development this role sits at the heart of YACs corporate and community engagement activities.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement YACs Communications and Engagement Strategy

Strengthen engagement with Yinhawangka members through storytelling updates and two-way feedback

Coordinate and maintain YACs website social media channels newsletters and digital platforms

Support the development launch and ongoing management of the Yinhawangka App

Produce culturally appropriate content including stories media releases articles and promotional materials

Strengthen internal communications and staff engagement across YAC

Build relationships with media government and partner organisations

Ensure consistent branding tone and messaging aligned with Yinhawangka values

Coordinate photography videography and creative media

Improve communication systems databases and member contact accuracy

Provide mentoring support to the RJED Communications Officer (Yinhawangka Foundation)

Essential:

Relevant qualification in Communications Public Relations Media or equivalent experience

13 years experience in communications marketing or community engagement

Strong writing editing and storytelling skills

Experience managing websites social media and digital content

Ability to plan implement and evaluate communication strategies

Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail

Media liaison or brand management experience

Current unrestricted WA Drivers Licence

National Police Clearance (within 3 months)

Working With Children Check

Proof of unrestricted Australian working rights

What we offer

Salary: $85000 $95000 super salary sacrificing

1 extra week of annual leave paid shut down period during Christmas

$300 annually paid towards your fitness and health

Flexibility to WFH for up to 2 days a week

Option for Paraburdoo-based role (housing may be available for the right candidate).

Opportunity to embed cultural knowledge and leadership within a growing Aboriginal organisation.

Work that truly matters driving groundbreaking projects and strengthening Yinhawangka culture history and self-determination for decades to come.

How to Apply

Apply via Seek with your CV and a cover letter addressing the Key Criteria and outlining why youd like to work with the Yinhawangka People.

For a confidential discussion contact:

Abdullah Ehtesham People and Capability Manager at:

Yinhawangka Aboriginal Corporation strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.