Project Officer

Are you passionate about caring for Country and supporting your community? WYAC is looking for a Project Officer in our Joint Management team.

What you’ll do:

• Lead (with support from industry experts) to implement a Healthy Country Planning project across Wajarri conservation areas

• Work closely with Elders, Traditional Owners and the Wajarri community

• Undertake training and professional development to upskill and lead the project successfully

• Plan and run on-country field trips and activities for conservation and cultural mapping
  Keep fieldwork safe, practical, and culturally respectful

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience in community development or project management

• Is connected to Wajarri country and community

• Can manage field logistics, travel and safety

• Has knowledge of, or willingness to learn about Joint Management, including; conservation, land tenure and culture and heritage values

• Strong written communication skills and ability to document, research and collate information

Benefits of joining our team:

• Family friendly and flexible working environment

• Access to salary sacrifice

• Support for professional development and on the job training

• Opportunity to spend time on Country

• Part-time options are available, by negotiation

We invite you to express an interest with a cover letter and CV. You can apply now through SEEK or for further information, a copy of the position description or assistance with your application you can:

• email: ••••@wajarri.com.au

• call: 08 •••• •444

• drop by: Wajarri Community Office at 235a Flores Rd, Spalding

Please note, this is an identified position under Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) and is open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants, with preference for Wajarri Yamaji people. We strongly encourage local community members to apply.

📅 Applications close Friday 25th September.

Please note, applications will be assessed as they are received and the position may be filled prior to the closing date.