Join a Role That Connects Country, Culture, and Community

Are you highly organised, passionate about culture, and thrive in a dynamic environment? This is your opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the protection and preservation of one of Western Australia’s most significant cultural landscapes.

To match increasing heritage services workload, Karlka Nyiyaparli Aboriginal Corporation (KNAC) is seeking a committed Heritage Services Logistics Officer to join our dedicated team. Based in South Hedland, you’ll support the day-to-day coordination of cultural heritage fieldwork that makes a real difference on-Country.

About Us
Karlka Nyiyaparli Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC (KNAC) is the registered native title body corporate for the Nyiyaparli People, the Traditional Owners of over 36,000 square kilometres in the east Pilbara, home to rich songlines, sacred sites, and deep cultural history.

We work to protect our heritage while partnering with proponents, Traditional Owners, and community members to ensure respectful, culturally-informed outcomes across our lands.

Your New Role
The Heritage Services Logistics Officer is responsible for providing essential administrative and logistical support for KNAC’s Heritage Services team. This role plays a key part in ensuring smooth coordination of heritage surveys and cultural monitoring activities, including booking travel and medicals for KNAC representatives.

Working closely with the Heritage Services Implementation Coordinator, you will assist with scheduling, resourcing, and organising logistics for field engagements, ensuring KNAC representatives are supported in their roles.

About You

As our Heritage Services Logistics Officer, you’ll be the engine room behind the scenes, organising travel, scheduling fieldwork, and supporting KNAC representatives in getting safely to Country.

Working closely with the Heritage Services Implementation Coordinator, you'll:

Coordinate travel bookings, medicals, and PPE for field-based representatives

Schedule and support heritage surveys and cultural monitoring activities

Liaise with consultants, proponents, and KNAC staff to ensure seamless engagement

Assist with onboarding, documentation, and WHS compliance

Support Welcome to Country ceremonies and community representation

Manage admin tasks such as receipts, acquittals, and engagement records

What You'll Bring

We're looking for someone with a mix of initiative, people skills, and logistical smarts. Someone who can think on their feet and help us deliver respectful and well-organised heritage services.

Essential:

Prior experience in logistics, scheduling, or admin coordination

Confidence liaising with Traditional Owners, consultants, and other stakeholders

Strong attention to detail and the ability to juggle competing priorities

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and administrative tools

Understanding of WH&S principles and duty of care

Driver’s Licence

Police Check (or willingness to obtain)

Desirable:

Experience working with Aboriginal organisations or on heritage-related projects

Familiarity with the Pilbara region or Nyiyaparli Country

First Aid Certificate

What’s In It for You?

At KNAC, you’re not just taking a job, you’re joining a purpose-led team where Country, Culture, and Community are at the heart of everything we do.

We offer:

Competitive salary and super

Salary packaging options

Professional development allowance (after probation)

Uniform and laptop provided

Additional leave benefits for remote-based team members

A culturally connected and values-driven workplace

Ready to Apply:

Submit your resume with a brief cover letter outlining how your skills align with the role.

Applications close: Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position will remain open until filled. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

Enquiries: Contact our HR Consultant, Ros Trotter - [email protected]