Governance Officer

ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT

Making mabu liyan real for all always

People land culture prosperity

Nyamba Buru Yawuru (NBY) means This is the place of Yawuru. NBY is the operational company of the Yawuru Native Title Holders Aboriginal Corporation. NBY manages the day-to-day business of Yawuru and is engaged in a diverse range of projects which helps to provide social cultural environmental and financial sustainability for the future of Yawuru people.

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Under the direction of the General Counsel NBYs Governance Officer is responsible for providing high level governance support to the Boards of the Yawuru Corporate Group.

ESSENTIAL SELECTION CRITERIA

experience as a Governance Officer or other relevant role.

level written oral and interpersonal communication skills to engage with a wide range of people including board members senior executives management staff members Yawuru community and other stakeholders.

organisational and time management skills to handle multiple board meetings prioritise work and meet deadlines.

to work within a team and develop the capacity of others demonstrating flexibility and a willingness to actively contribute towards achieving NBYs overall strategies.

to be proactive organised build good relationships with work colleagues chairpersons executive management directors members and the Yawuru community.

skills using Microsoft Office along with the knowledge and ability to use document management systems.

ABOUT THE BENEFITS

In addition to your salary you will also benefit from:

• A competitive salary depending on experience;
• 17.5% leave loading on annual leave;
• Salary packaging to maximise your take-home pay;
• Professional development opportunities to support your career growth;
• On Country Days and opportunities to learn and immerse yourself in Yawuru culture;
• Opportunity to learn Yawuru language.

DESIRABLE SELECTION CRITERIA

-secondary qualification or equivalent experience in business or other relevant discipline.

knowledge of barriers faced by Yawuru people and the Yawuru community as a whole.

of requirements trends and issues relating to corporate governance.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications close at 5pm on Friday 1 May 2026 and can be submitted via SEEK or be sent electronically to including the following:

letter addressing the Selection Criteria.

/ CV

Should you require further information relating to this position or process we welcome your call on (08)or ask for Bronwyn Clark Manager Human Resources & Organisational Development at Reception.