ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT
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
The NBY Coordinator – Infrastructure & Design Projects leads the coordination of Yawuru’s built environment initiatives, supporting culturally grounded, high-quality design and delivery of spaces that advance community wellbeing, cultural sustainability and intergenerational outcomes. The role enables multi-objective collaboration across teams, consultants and partners, providing project coordination, engagement support, reporting and planning alignment to ensure projects progress on schedule and reflect Yawuru values, mabu liyan principles and community priorities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
• Support the development of the Feasibility Study, Business Case, and Concept Design for infrastructure projects as required
• Assist with preparing Business Cases, funding submissions, briefing notes and executive documentation.
• Maintain project plans, timelines, budgets, procurement schedules and risk registers.
• Coordinate contracts, consultants, technical specialists and service providers.
• Monitor project expenditure and ensure compliance with approved budgets and financial processes.
• Support approvals and due diligence processes including land use, planning, infrastructure, compliance and cultural authority considerations.
• Prepare regular project reports for the COO, Executive, Boards and funding partners
INFRASTRUCTURE & TECHNICAL COORDINATION
• Support assessments of infrastructure requirements including spatial planning, building functions, service integration, site assessments, capital cost estimation, lifecycle costing and operational modelling
• Assist architects, engineers, planners and quantity surveyors by coordinating briefings, information flow, and timely access to community and cultural input.
• Coordinate procurement processes including RFQs, tender documentation, contract setup and site meeting support.
• Track technical deliverables to ensure alignment with cultural frameworks and wellbeing objectives
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & CO-DESIGN SUPPORT
• Support the coordination of community consultations with Yawuru men, women, families and Elders.
• Ensure community voices, cultural authority, mabu liyan principles and wellbeing priorities are integrated into project design.
• Assist in preparing consultation summaries, cultural themes reports and co-design documentation.
• Ensure all engagement is culturally safe, respectful and aligned with Yawuru protocols.
GOVERNANCE & REPORTING
• Provide secretariat support to governance structures (steering groups, cultural advisory bodies, technical working groups).
• Prepare agendas, papers, action lists, minutes and governance tracking documentation.
• Support cultural governance processes that ensure Yawuru ownership, cultural integrity and long-term sustainability.
• Coordinate cross-team communication across NBY departments
• Contribute to risk assessments, mitigation plans and staged implementation planning.
• Gather data to support evidence-based design and program integration
STRATEGIC CONTRIBUTION & INVESTMENT READINESS
• Support development of an Investment Prospectus and Advocacy Toolkit to attract government, philanthropic and private investment
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ATTRIBUTES
1. Tertiary qualification in project management, planning, community development, infrastructure design and delivery, or equivalent experience.
2. Demonstrated experience coordinating complex projects or early-stage infrastructure developments.
3. Strong organisational, project management, scheduling and administration skills.
4. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and build trust with Aboriginal communities.
5. Ability to coordinate consultants, contracts, budgets and reporting requirements.
6. Understanding of—or willingness to learn—Yawuru cultural values, mabu liyan principles and cultural governance.
7. Strong judgement, initiative and problem-solving skills.
8. Current C Class Driver’s Licence & National Police Clearance
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS
1. Experience in infrastructure planning, design coordination or construction projects.
2. Experience in Aboriginal-led program design, wellbeing programs or community development.
3. Knowledge of cultural healing models, trauma-informed practice or holistic wellbeing frameworks.
4. Experience coordinating feasibility studies, concept designs or capital project business cases.
5. Working with Children Check
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
1. Current ‘C’ Class driver’s licence
2. National police clearance
3. WWCC (or willingness to obtain)
ABOUT THE BENEFITS
In addition to your salary you will also benefit from:
- 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.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications can be submitted via SEEK or sent electronically to recruitment@yawuru.org.au including a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and your current resume..
Should you require further information relating to this position or process, or a copy of the position description, we welcome your call on (08) 9192 9600 and ask for Bronwyn Clark, Manager Human Resources & Organisational Development.
Applications for this position close at 5pm on 22 January 2026.
We reserve the right to close applications if a suitable applicant is appointed prior to the closing date.
