Administrative and Logistics Officer

Yilka Heritage and Land Care

Yilka Heritage and Land Care (YHLC) is based in East Perth and Cosmo Newberry, a small Aboriginal community in Western Australia, located 1,036 kilometres east of Perth between Laverton and Warburton in the Goldfields-Esperance region of Western Australia. YHLC is a subsidiary of the Yilka Talintji Aboriginal Corporation which holds Native Title for the Yilka native title holders.

The Role

YHLC is currently seeking a full time Administrative and Logistics officer, who will assist with the following:

1. Efficient and effective administration of the Yilka Groups East Perth and Cosmo Newberry offices.

2. Assist in the management of Yilka Groups assets and equipment.

3. Provide administrative and secretarial support to the staff and directors of the Yilka Group, including:

3.1 Coordinating and undertaking the travel arrangements, bookings and logistics for staff and directors undertaking work-based travel.

3.2 Assisting in:

a) ensuring that all payments are properly expended and acquitted; and

b) liaising, where relevant, with other staff, directors and accountants and bookkeepers on payment-related matters.

3.3 Providing administrative and secretarial support for directors’ meetings and team meetings; and

3.4 Coordinating the planning and arranging of directors’ meetings and team meetings.

4. Assist in other administrative tasks as directed.

To be considered for this position it is essential that you:

1. Demonstrate the ability to work in a team and a commitment to teamwork.

2. Demonstrate the ability to work independently without direct supervision and demonstrate initiative.

3. Strong written and oral communications skills.

4. Competence in the use of computers and Microsoft Office applications.

5. Experience working with Aboriginal people is not essential but is desired.

The successful person will be based in East Perth with occasional travel to Cosmo Newberry

To apply, please submit a cover letter and provide a comprehensive Resume that provides sufficient details to demonstrate the skills and experience we are looking for, as provided above.

To understand this opportunity in more detail, contact Bridie Hardy on Mob: 0498 121 915

All applications will be treated strictly confidential.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.