The Foundation
The Juukan Gorge Legacy Foundation was established in May 2023. The Foundation’s purpose is to support the Puutu Kunti Kurrama People (and Pinikura People and other Aboriginal People), by:
- Building the Puutu Kunti Kurrama community to be strong and proud internally and externally;
- Providing programs and services that promote and protect traditional law and custom, language and culture, and maintaining and strengthening traditional connection to Country;
- Providing programs and services that support community health, well-being, and self-determination; and
- Fostering economic development of projects and industries for financial independence.
Reporting to the CEO, the Business Development Lead will lead the Legacy Commercial strategy for the Foundation, identifying commercial opportunities for the Foundation’s members and brokering specialist advice to existing and emerging PKK Traditional Owner businesses. As a newly created position, responsibilities will include identifying emerging businesses and developing policies and processes to achieve commercial objectives.
The Person
If you are committed to supporting the aspirations of Traditional Owners, and can demonstrate the ability to take initiative and develop new policy, processes and systems, we would be interested in hearing from you. Excellent verbal and communication skills to support stakeholder engagement with Traditional Owners, industry and government, and financial institutions will be essential, and prior knowledge of the mining industry and / or Pilbara region is desirable.
The Package
This is an opportunity to make a significant contribution to the lives of current and future Foundation beneficiaries and First Nations People. In return, a permanent contract is on offer and a base salary of $150,000 to $160,000 plus superannuation. Salary packaging is available and flexible working arrangements are by negotiation. This role is to be based either in the West Perth office or the Pilbara, to be negotiated for the successful candidate.
Applications
To apply please click the Apply Now button or visit www.beilbydt.com.au
quoting reference 1361051
. Please provide a comprehensive resume together with a covering letter of no more than two pages, outlining your interest in the position and addressing your suitability to the role.
Download an Application Pack by clicking or copying and pasting this link in your browser: https://beilbydt.com.au/application-packs
For initial enquiries, or for any assistance you may need in making your application, please contact Emily Bulloch
for a confidential discussion on 0427 582 402
or ebulooch@beilbydt.com.au
Applications will close at 4pm AWST on Thursday 28 August 2025.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Juukan Gorge Legacy Foundation is currently also recruiting the following two positions:
- Director Programs and Impact – Job number 1361046
- Executive Officer – Job number 1363826
