Trust Associate

• More Time Off for What Matters: Enjoy up to 6 weeks of leave

• Flexible Work Environment: Hybrid work arrangement based from our Perth office

• Join a top performing team doing meaningful work in Community

About Perpetual Group

Perpetual Group is an ASX‑listed organisation (ASX:PPT) with a long history in Australia and a strong commitment to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Headquartered in Sydney, Perpetual operates across Asset Management, Wealth Management and Corporate Trust, bringing together 11 leading brands with a shared purpose of creating positive, long‑term outcomes for communities.

About the Role

The First Nations Communities Trust Associate plays an important role in supporting Trust Managers to administer First Nations community trust arrangements with care, integrity and respect. In this role the focus is on building strong, trusted relationships and ensuring trusts are managed in line with legislative requirements while delivering meaningful outcomes for Traditional Owner communities.

You will work closely with internal teams, community representatives on country and external partners to support the effective day‑to‑day administration of trusts and contribute to Perpetual’s ongoing commitment to working alongside First Nations communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong, respectful relationships with First Nations communities, partners and external stakeholders, helping to enhance Perpetual’s reputation in the First Nations trust space

• Support the administration of Native Title and community trusts in line with legislation, company policies and agreed governance frameworks, including payment processing, reporting and compliance activities

• Assist with the preparation for and participation in Trustee Advisory Council meetings, beneficiary meetings and community communications

• Support Trust Managers in working with Executive Offices, Advisory Councils and Co‑Trustee arrangements

• Develop a strong understanding of the needs, priorities and circumstances of Traditional Owner communities, ensuring trust arrangements are managed for their long‑term benefit

• Provide operational support to internal stakeholders, including assisting with Native Title service requests and workflow management

About You

We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and encourage candidates with lived experience, community connections or a strong interest in working with First Nations communities to apply.

You will bring:

• At least two years’ experience in a relevant area such as administration, customer service, an Aboriginal Corporation, or a not‑for‑profit or community‑focused organisation

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage respectfully with a range of stakeholders

• Available to travel on country

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive, trust‑based relationships

• Good organisational and time‑management skills, with attention to detail

• A collaborative approach and willingness to learn

How we work

Our unique culture is underpinned by our three organisational behaviours, Stretch, Own it, Make an impact which drive our approach of day-to-day interactions with colleagues and clients, the way we approach decision-making to the questions we ask and the problems we solve.

Employee benefits

• Work from anywhere in Australia for up to one month each year

• An annual allowance to empower you to prioritise your personal wellbeing

• Study support and commitment to supporting professional development

Diversity and inclusion

• Strong commitment to all aspects of Diversity and Inclusion through a robust 7 pillar strategy

• A growing number of employee-led networks who work to raise awareness and drive continued change

• We support over 50 First Nations Communities, helping to secure the communities' future. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People

We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated. No matter your background or circumstances, we aim to provide an environment where you can thrive.