People & Development Specialist (HR Manager)

7 days ago


Perth, Western Australia Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year
About the Organisation:

Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation (YMAC) is the Native Title Representative Body (NTRB), delivering native title and other services across the Pilbara, Mid West, Murchison and Gascoyne regions of Western Australia. YMAC is run by a First Nations board of directors, representing several native title groups, each of whom have their own language, culture, traditions and protocols.

YMAC services include native title claim and future act representation; heritage services; executive office, community, and economic development assistance; land administration, and natural resource management support.

Country is our mother, our provider and keeper of our cultural belongings. Culture and Country go together. You can't have one without the other.

Our Vision:

Through connection to Country, Aboriginal people pursue and achieve economic, social, and cultural goals and aspirations with strength and confidence.

Our Mission:

For current and future generations, we work with and for Australian Aboriginal people to protect rights and manage Country and opportunities

About the Role:

YMAC is currently seeking a full time (75 hours per fortnight) People & Development Specialist to lead the People & Development team in our Perth office on a permanent contract.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, you will play a pivotal role in driving initiatives that support high performance, effective change and sustainable business outcomes. You will lead a small team delivering end-to-end HR advice and support to all levels of the organisation, as well as driving learning and development to support building a culture of performance, innovation, and empowerment.

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

  • Provides comprehensive HR advice and support to leaders and employees at all levels across the organisation.
  • Coordinates learning and development initiatives in support of building a culture of performance across the organisation
  • Oversees all end-to-end recruitment processes from job and creation to onboarding.
  • Interprets and applies industrial instruments, including the Enterprise Agreement and Fair Work Act.
  • Supports employee relations matters, including performance management, grievances, and dispute resolution.
  • Develops and implements strategies to enhance employee engagement and retention.
  • Supports workplace health and safety initiatives, including risk assessments and WHS committee coordination.
  • Ensures the maintenance of accurate HR records and manage HRIS systems.
  • Provides accurate & timely advice to the Chief Executive Officer, EMT & the Board of Directors.
About You:

You will be an experienced Generalist Human Resources Specialist with a track record of providing guidance and advice. You will also be an empathetic, compassionate Manager with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

What YMAC Offers

YMAC believes in providing a safe and supportive working environment, and the best way to do that is to ensure our employees are well-looked after. YMAC provides the following in addition to your standard employee experience:

  • Salary Packaging
  • Annual CPI increases
  • Flexible working arrangements:
  • Working from home arrangements
  • Extra weeks' paid leave over end of year shutdown
  • Cultural Leave for First Nations employees
  • Annual Wellness & Uniform Allowance
  • Paid Parental Leave

If you'd like to know more, our Enterprise Agreement can be found here.

Selection Criteria

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Tertiary Qualification or relevant experience (5+ years) in human resources or similar role
  • Substantial experience delivering HR services, support, and expertise that meets the requirements of the organisation and its stakeholders to achieve its strategic priorities.
  • Experience working in a culturally diverse workplace

Skills

  • High level communication and interpersonal skills including a proven ability to prepare written reports, establish and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and negotiate outcomes
  • Sound knowledge of MS Office products such as Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
  • Proven ability to prioritise own work and have good attention to detail
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision
  • Flexible, patient and caring when dealing with all levels of staff
  • Develop and implement ideas
  • Make informed decisions and take action when required
  • Effectively liaise with and coordinate personnel and activities
  • Ability to encourage staff to exchange views and resolve problems
  • Ability to supervise, lead, and develop staff with empathy and understanding

Knowledge

  • Knowledge and understanding of relevant HR legislative and regulatory frameworks
  • Comprehensive understanding of EEO and Inclusion & Diversity (including, but not limited to: genders, cultural backgrounds, LGBTQ+, disability & neurodiversity)
  • Understanding of working with and for First Nations people.
  • Work Health & Safety Legislation and Requirements
  • Native Title Legislation and Requirements (desirable)
How to Apply:

Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and values inclusion and diversity in all forms including, but not limited to: genders, cultural backgrounds, LGBTQ+, disability & neurodiversity.We strongly encourage First Nations candidates to apply.

To apply for this role, which has a generous range of benefits including: salary packaging; flexible working arrangements; and, but not limited to, an extra week's paid leave over Christmas shutdown, please submit your CV and cover letter addressing the above selection criteria via Seek.

A current National Police Clearance is required prior to commencement of employment with YMAC.

Applications for this position close on Sunday, 12 October 2025, however applications will be reviewed as they are received.

If you have any questions relating to this opportunity, please call the People & Development Team on or email



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