YINHAWANGKA FOUNDATION IS LOOKING FOR A COMMUNITY ADVISOR
We’re seeking expressions of interest from a Yinhawangka Man to join our team as a Community Advisor.
If you’re passionate about culture, community, and Yinhawangka ways of being and doing, this role offers the opportunity to ensure Yinhawangka culture, knowledge, and protocols guide everything we do, while supporting community-led programs and long-term nation building.
What you’ll do
- Support the design and delivery of community-led programs that align with Yinhawangka cultural and governance priorities.
- Work closely with Elders, community members, and partners to ensure programs are culturally grounded and community-driven.
- Help embed Yinhawangka protocols and ways of working across Foundation programs and practices.
- Contribute to monitoring, evaluation, and learning so we can understand impact and continuously improve.
- Support research, policy, and strategic initiatives that advance Yinhawangka self-determination and sovereignty.
- Build strong relationships with service providers, funders, and collaborators across the Pilbara.
Why this role is a great pathway
- Shape culturally strong, community-led programs.
- Build experience in program design, engagement, research and policy.
- Work alongside Elders and leaders to support intergenerational knowledge and capacity.
- Contribute to long-term outcomes for Yinhawangka People and Country.
- Grow your leadership within a values-driven organisation.
Who it suits
- A Yinhawangka man with strong cultural knowledge and community connections.
- Someone who values self-determination and culturally safe ways of working.
- Experience in community, cultural, program or project-based roles.
- Confident in engaging with a range of stakeholders.
- Organised and able to support multiple priorities.
Make it a career you love
This is an opportunity to turn cultural leadership and community commitment into a role that shapes programs, strengthens culture, and supports future generations.
Role details
Location: Perth-based
Additional benefits: 1 extra week of annual leave, including a paid Christmas shutdown
To apply
- Submit your CV
- Upload a cover letter explaining your interest in the role and your connection to Yinhawangka culture and community
For a yarn about the role:
Abdullah Ehtesham
HR Manager
Email: abdullah.ehtesham@yinhawangka.com.au
Michael Charlton
Manager, Programs and Impact
Phone: 0484 304 271
Email: michael.charlton@yinhawangka.com.au
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