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Jalbi Jiya Housing Program Coordinator - Broome

Nyamba Buru Yawuru Ltd.

ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT

“Making mabu liyan real for all, always” People, land, culture, prosperity 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.

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Jalbi Jiya Housing Coordinator is responsible for managing the development and delivery of holistic housing support, assistance and individual and systemic advocacy to support home ownership outcomes for Aboriginal people residing in the Broome area. Please see the attached Position Description at the end of this pack for detailed key responsibilities and outcomes of this position.

ESSENTIAL SELECTION CRITERIA

  • Substantial experience in coordinating support services for housing tenants, preferably working with Aboriginal people with the aim of transitioning participants into home ownership
  • Substantial experience in coordinating culturally targeted services and programs to support participants in transitioning to home ownership
  • Successful experience managing and motivating staff to achieve identified goals and provide high quality service
  • Experience working with disadvantaged clients in stressful situations
  • High level communication skills to engage and negotiate effectively with a wide range of people, including tenants, directors, policy makers, senior executives, government agencies and other stakeholders, in order to develop effective partnerships and working relationships
  • Strong organisational skills including the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver a range of projects to agreed specifications for time, cost and scope
  • Demonstrated ability to collect, analyse and synthesise data in detailed written reports
  • Conceptual and leadership ability to translate Nyamba Buru Yawuru’s corporate vision into strategic housing initiatives
  • Proficient word processing and computing skills using Microsoft Office programs

DESIRABLE SELECTION CRITERIA

  • Tertiary qualification and/or equivalent experience in social service or other relevant discipline
  • Knowledge and experience in working around issues and barriers facing Yawuru people, their native title and their resources

BENEFITS:

  • Salary:
    • Attractive Salary Package plus 9.5% Superannuation
  • Salary Packaging:
    • As a registered Charitable Institution organisation, NBY employees are currently able to salary package up to $15,899 per annum. Benefits such as Superannuation, Rent / Mortgage payments, credit card or loan payments and others are available to employees to package, which has taxation benefits to the employee.
    • As Broome is considered a Remote Area for Salary Packaging purposes, additional housing benefits may apply. For further information on salary sacrificing arrangements within the not-for-profit sector, you may refer to AccessPay website accesspay.com.au/salary-packaging.
  • Relocation Benefits:
    • Relocation benefits are offered for the removal of the successful applicant’s furniture and belongings from their place of residence to Broome.
  • Leave:
    • 4 weeks Annual Leave, 10 days Personal Leave

LOCATION

Our office is located in Broome in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. Known for its’ pearling history and tourism, Broome is a culturally diverse town, with a tropical climate and stunningly beautiful surrounds.

The permanent population is estimated at 15,857, growing to over 45,000 during the tourist season (May – October).

Should you require further information relating to this position or process, we welcome your call on (08) 9192 9600.

A position description is attached.

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