Our Vision
Country
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 Mission
To work with Yamatji and Marlpa Aboriginal people to pursue:
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Recognition and acceptance of Yamatji and Marlpa culture in country
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A strong future for Yamatji and Marlpa people and country.
Our Values
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Respect: Having regard for people's views and roles, listening to others and treating all
with dignity.
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Professionalism: Through teamwork, constructive communication, pursuit of excellence
and working efficiently not ideologically.
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Integrity: By being accountable for our actions, maintaining confidentiality and fulfilling
our promises.
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Honesty: By keeping our word, being trustworthy and transparent in all dealings.
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Loyalty: By demonstrating strong support for the values of YMAC, our clients, members
and colleagues.
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Innovation: Having courage and using solutions-based dialogue to bring about
meaningful change.
Position Description
Position Title:
Reports to (Direct Manager)
Reports to (Administration
Manager):
Direct Reports
Business Unit
Certified Agreement Classification
Funding Source
Funding Term
Location
Date
Communications Officer
Senior Communications Officer
Senior Communications Officer
Communications
Perth
May 2015
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Key Function
To provide generalist support and assistance to the Communications Unit
Position Responsibilities
General Communications
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Assist with Communications Unit strategies to positively promote YMAC to
members, stakeholders and the general public.
Assist with Communications Unit strategies to promote YMAC’s services, successes
and people both internally and externally.
Assist with Communications Unit strategies to provide up-to-date information to
native title claim members on the progress of their claim.
Writing, event coordination, document and media release drafting.
Contact lists and database management.
General assistance as required.
Drafting, producing and distributing YMAC Publications
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Native Title Claim Updates
Corporate Newsletter
Media release research and drafting
Factsheets and brochures
Sourcing relevant content for Blog
Drafting online content and ensuring YMAC’s website is regularly updated
Annual Report coordination
General assistance as required
Corporate
Physical Resources
 Take care of and responsibility for any physical resources during employment with YMAC
including IT, vehicles, equipment and related items
Information
 Ensure confidentiality, respect and professionalism is maintained in all business dealings
during employment at YMAC
 Ensure all relevant business unit information is maintained as directed.
Systems & Continuous Improvement Accountabilities
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Comply with relevant statutory and YMAC corporate systems, policies and procedures
Strive for continuous improvement by identifying and implementing better ways to complete
tasks
Show a proactive approach to problem solving and continuous organisational change
Safety Accountabilities
Adhere to health and safety policies and procedures to ensure that corporate, and legislative
requirements for the organisation are met
Environmental
Comply with policy and procedures initiatives to improve environmental efficiency will be based on
the principles of reduce, reuse and recycle.
Selection Criteria
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Experience:
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Minimum 2-3 years in a communications or equivalent role
Skills:
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Excellent written and interpersonal skills.
High level Office skills (Word/Excel/PowerPoint).
Experience with Adobe InDesign and Photoshop preferred.
Experience with website Content Management Systems
Experience with social media
Ability to work across multiple business streams
Knowledge:
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Working knowledge of native title system, or background in Aboriginal affairs preferred.
Good understanding of State and Federal Government stakeholders
Agreed
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Employee
Date: _________________________
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Direct Manager
Date: _________________________
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Chief Executive Officer
Date: _________________________
YAMATJI MARLPA BARNA BABA MAAJA ABORIGINAL CORPORATION IS A NATIVE TITLE REPRESENTATIVE BODY
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ICN 2001
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ABN 14011 921 883