Coordinator Youth Training and Employment

ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT

‘To strengthen Mabu Liyan for all, always’

Culture, Community, Country, Prosperity, Governance

Bugarrigarranyurdany, Jirrilngany Ngarrungunil, Mabu Buru, Narlingany Manyja, Murrgurlanyininarlingany

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 help to provide social, cultural, environmental and financial sustainability for the future of Yawuru people.

JOB SUMMARY

The Coordinator for Youth Training & Employment is responsible for:

• The development, implementation, management and maintenance of NBY’s Youth, Training & Employment programs.
• Overseeing the management and delivery of NBY’s Sustainable Employment Program Warrmijala Murrgurlayi (Rise Up to Work)
• Service delivery in youth development to build capacity and develop future leaders
• Day to day management of two Warrmijala Murrgurlayi Mentors (youth workers).

ESSENTIAL SELECTION CRITERIA

• Holds or is actively working towards relevant qualifications in community development or youth work
• Minimum of two years’ experience in youth work, employment services or a related service industry
• Ability to deliver projects to agreed specification for time, cost and scope
• Outstanding communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
• Effective problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• High level administration skills including Microsoft Office Suite and experience.

DESIRABLE SELECTION CRITERIA

• Tertiary qualification and/or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline.
• Previous knowledge of barriers faced by Yawuru people and the Aboriginal community as a whole.
• Existing networks within the community support and development sector including government and non-government agency contacts.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications can be submitted via SEEK or via email to Bronwyn Clark, Manager Human Resources & Organisational Development at recruitment@yawuru.org.au. Please include a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and your current CV. Should you require further information relating to this position please call Jesse Cussen, Community Development Manager on (08) 9192 9600.

Applications for this position close at 5pm Monday, 5 May 2025.