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
abdullah.ehtesham@yinhawangka.com.au

Michael Charlton
Manager, Programs and Impact
0484 304 271
michael.charlton@yinhawangka.com.au

Bring your finance, governance and leadership expertise to a role with genuine purpose and community impact.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced, values-led finance leader to join our senior leadership team. Working closely with the CEO and Board, you will be a trusted adviser who strengthens financial sustainability, governance and compliance, and translates complex information into clear, practical recommendations. 

Key Responsibilities: 

You will lead the Foundation's finance, governance, compliance and risk functions, combining strategic advice with strong operational oversight to support responsible stewardship and long-term sustainability. 

• Leading budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, long-term financial planning and scenario modelling. 

• Preparing clear financial, risk, compliance and governance reports and recommendations for the CEO, Board and committees. 

• Overseeing payroll, accounts payable and receivable, financial reporting, annual statements and external audits. 

• Managing funding agreements, grant acquittals, contractual obligations and regulatory reporting requirements. 

• Maintaining and improving financial policies, internal controls, delegations, compliance registers and governance documentation. 

• Leading strategic and operational risk management, including registers, mitigation strategies and emerging risk advice. 

• Supporting Board and committee processes through papers, presentations and coordination of agreed actions. 

• Leading finance and corporate services staff and building productive relationships with managers, funders, auditors, agencies and community partners. 

About you: 

You are a highly organised finance leader with sound judgement, strong attention to detail and a calm, solutions-focused approach. You balance strategic thinking with hands-on oversight and communicate clearly and respectfully. 

To be successful, you will bring: 

• A CPA, CA or equivalent professional accounting qualification (mandatory). 

• Senior financial leadership experience at Financial Controller, Finance Manager or equivalent level, covering budgeting, forecasting, reporting, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, and audit coordination. 

• Practical knowledge of ACNC obligations, governance, audit, compliance, internal controls and risk management, with the ability to advise a CEO and Board. 

• Experience managing funding agreements, grant acquittals, contractual obligations and regulatory reporting. 

• Advanced financial modelling, scenario analysis and reporting skills, with the ability to turn complex information into practical insights. 

• Experience preparing papers and presenting financial, governance, risk and compliance matters to Boards, committees and senior stakeholders. 

• Demonstrated people leadership experience, including building team capability, accountability and a service-oriented culture. 

• Commitment to working respectfully with Aboriginal people, communities and organisations, with an understanding of cultural safety, community accountability and values-led practice. 

Desirable: 

Experience using Xero and Our Cat Herder, or a similar Board or governance platform, will be well regarded. 

Essential: 

• Current unrestricted Western Australian Driver's Licence. 

• National Police Clearance (or willingness to obtain). 

• Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain). 

• Australian working rights. 

• Ability to travel regularly throughout the Pilbara, including remote communities. 

Ready to make an impact? 

Apply via Seek with: 

• Your current resume. 

• A cover letter of up to two pages outlining your interest and relevant experience against the essential criteria. 

Link: Manager - Finance, Compliance & Governance Job in Perth WA - SEEK

For a confidential discussion or a copy of the Position Description, please contact ycso@yinhawangka.com.au

Applications close: Tuesday, 8th  September 2026