About us
The Ngaanyatjarra Council Group (NCG) is a community-led organisation representing the interests of Traditional Owners, known as Yarnangu, who live across 11 communities in the Ngaanyatjarra Lands of central and Goldfields Western Australia.
Established in 1981, NCG employs more than 450 people and delivers a diverse range of services, including health, utilities, construction, employment, community development, retail, art centres and land management. As one of Australia's largest and most successful Indigenous organisations, NCG plays a vital role in supporting community wellbeing, economic participation and the delivery of essential services across a vast and remote region.
Our vision: Our vision is helping Yarnangu remain strong on country living lives filled with purpose and agency, thriving in a culture rich environment.
Ngaanyatjarra Council Group is seeking a capable and solutions-focused People Projects, Policy and Systems Specialist to support workforce projects, HR systems, policy development and organisational improvement across the Group.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys improving processes, strengthening governance and using technology to create better workforce outcomes. Reporting to the People Projects, Policy and Systems Manager, you will play a key role in enhancing the effectiveness, compliance and capability of our People services while supporting culturally responsive service delivery across our geographically dispersed operations.
About the role
You will contribute to a range of workforce initiatives, starting with a focus on the implementation of our HR information systems, Humanforce and Cornerstone. You will coordinate project activities, support system testing and implementation, improve data integrity, develop practical policies and procedures, and help managers and employees navigate organisational and system changes.
This role is ideal for someone who combines strong HR knowledge with project coordination, systems expertise and a practical, continuous-improvement mindset.
Key responsibilities
Coordinate workforce projects from planning and implementation through to evaluation, reporting and continuous improvement.
Support HRIS implementation, system testing, workflow improvements, data quality, issue tracking and user adoption.
Develop, review and maintain HR policies, procedures, templates and governance documentation to support consistent and compliant workforce practices.
Research legislative, industrial and sector developments, identify emerging risks and provide practical recommendations.
Coordinate stakeholder consultation, communications, training and support to help employees and managers adopt new systems and processes.
Maintain project plans, registers and records, monitor progress and escalate risks and issues to the Manager.
About you
Qualifications in Human Resources, Organisational Development or a related discipline.
Demonstrated experience in HR operations, workforce systems improvement and documentation/policy development.
Advanced HRIS capability and a strong interest in system implementation, optimisation and continuous improvement.
Sound knowledge of workforce governance, industrial frameworks and HR compliance requirements.
Strong project coordination, analytical, problem-solving and reporting skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including policy drafting, consultation and training.
The ability to build respectful relationships, work independently and exercise sound judgement.
Willingness to travel to the Ngaanyatjarra Lands.
Supporting geographically dispersed teams or remote operations will be highly regarded.
Why join Ngaanyatjarra Council Group?
Join an organisation whose vision is grounded in supporting Yarnangu and strengthening communities on country. Through this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful workforce initiatives, improve systems and processes, and support the people and teams who deliver services across the Ngaanyatjarra Lands.
How to Apply
If you have the HR expertise, systems capability and commitment to continuous improvement we are looking for, we encourage you to apply.
Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the role through the organisation’s nominated recruitment channel.
Ngaanyatjarra Council Group is committed to culturally safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces.