Governance Specialist
PKKP Aboriginal Corporation
Karratha, WA
Full-time | Permanent (37.5 hrs per week)
About PKKP
PKKP Aboriginal Corporation is a Kurrama and Pinikura–led organisation grounded in Country and culture and unapologetically ambitious in how we govern, protect and strengthen it. Our governance model blends deep cultural authority with contemporary best practice, ensuring accountability to our members, our community and future generations.
We are building an organisation with a global outlook, forming international partnerships to strengthen Indigenous governance, cultural protection and land management. Our leadership and teams have engaged directly with Indigenous peoples and institutions overseas, including learning exchanges in Norway, cultural and governance work in New Orleans, and emerging partnerships with world-leading archaeological and research teams in France.
At our core, everything we do serves Country, culture and future generations. We value curiosity, courage and excellence, and we back our people to grow alongside the organisation. To support our people to grow with us, we offer a professional development program of up to $10,000 per year, enabling the capability and global perspective needed to meet our aspirations.
About the Role
The Governance Specialist works closely with the Director, Governance and the Executive Assistant. It is a critical role responsible for maintaining the integrity, compliance and operational effectiveness of PKKP's governance systems.
This role is ideal for someone who values structure, accuracy, and discretion, and who takes pride in making a meaningful impact through sound governance.
Key Responsibilities:
* Coordinate Board and Sub-Committee meetings, ensuring accurate documentation and follow-up of actions.
* Maintain statutory and internal governance registers, monitoring compliance and regulatory obligations.
* Support membership processes and act as a primary governance contact for community enquiries.
* Coordinate AGM logistics and formal governance processes, ensuring audit-ready documentation.
* Maintain and improve governance systems, policy documentation, workflows, and reporting frameworks.
* Collaborate with the Director, Governance and Executive Assistant to align governance processes with executive operations.
About You
* Highly organised, detail-focused, calm under pressure, ethical, and proactive in maintaining governance integrity
* Calm, reliable, and professional when engaging with Board, executives, and community.
* Proactive in identifying risks and improving governance systems.
* Skilled in advanced minute-taking and professional written communication
Essential Criteria and experience:
* 3–5 years' experience in governance, legal, corporate, or not-for-profit environments.
* Qualification in governance, legal, business, or corporate administration (completed or in progress)
* Strong understanding of statutory compliance and governance frameworks.
* Experience managing confidential and sensitive information.
* High-level document control, register management, and compliance tracking.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and governance platforms (e.g., BoardPro).
* Strong cultural awareness and ability to work within community governance contexts.
* Valid C Class Driver's Licence.
* Unrestricted work rights in Australia.
* Current National Police Check (or ability to obtain)
Why Join Us?
* Be part of a values-led, high-performing governance environment.
* Up to $10,000 per year professional development allocation.
* Supportive and culturally grounded workplace.
* Access to salary packaging benefits.
* Play a central role in strengthening governance for current and future generations.