Work With Us
Be the change you want to see.
Join the Winyama team.
Every day, we collaborate with Traditional Owners, Aboriginal organisations and like-minded businesses who share our vision of empowering Indigenous peoples’ participation in the digital economy.
Our close-knit team is dedicated to creating impactful solutions and high quality services for those working within the Indigenous land estate. Passion for change inspires our team, and our efforts are rewarded through our community engagement and fulfillment.
At Winyama, we are advocates for Indigenous communities' rights and interests, and our commitment ensures your skills will be harnessed in the most meaningful ways.
If you understand the crucial role played by ranger groups, native title organisations and prescribed bodies corporates in Australia, and appreciate the cultural and environmental significance of land and sea decisions, we want to hear from you.
Looking for a change of scenery or new to the geospatial industry? We’ve got you covered.
Our Digital Skills Internship was designed to contribute meaningfully to Closing the Gap targets, and ensures a supportive and empowering experience for all participants.
Our Interns engage with an innovative curriculum that:
Enhances digital skills while fostering personal and cultural wellbeing.
Integrates a robust evaluation framework to measure impact and growth.
Pioneers thought leadership in digital inclusion and social equity.
Values real work - and pays you for your time and contributions.
Young Mob
Join a community that values your journey, wellbeing, and growth.
Australia faces a critical shortage of Indigenous talent in tech, with only 1,402 Indigenous ICT workers reported in the 2021 Census. Many young Indigenous Australians face barriers to accessing technology and skills. We’re changing this, but it starts with you.
Are you ready to shape the future with your unique voice and skills? Empower yourself with the skills to lead in a digital world, and submit an application for our internship program to support young Mob between 18-25.
Need more convincing? Check out stories from our past interns:
River Bali’s GIS Journey
and
Transitioning Professionals
Are you an Indigenous professional seeking to diversify or pivot your career? Careers in technology like geospatial aren’t just available for young Mob.
This internship provides a pathway to enter the growing tech and digital industries.
Leverage our program to seamlessly transition into meaningful employment from day one. Your role within Winyama will drive social and environmental impact, contributing to inclusion, equity and cultural preservation and unlocking the skills you need to pivot into a high-demand industry.
Find out why our IT Consultant, Grady, decided to make the transition to a career in GIS:
Our Benefits
Remote and hybrid work options
Regular team building activities
Flexibility regarding leave for cultural obligations
Community engagement leave for projects benefiting your community
Health and wellness contributions through an employment assistance program
Job Vacancies and Internship Opportunities
Our current job openings are outlined below. To submit an application, please complete a cover letter highlighting the role you would like to apply for, with a copy of your resume and submit the form below.
If we don't have any active roles available that you're looking for, complete the form as an expression of interest and we'll get in touch when there's an opening.
Position Opening: Join Our Team as a GIS Consulting Lead
Winyama is looking for a GIS Consulting Lead to join our team, reporting to the General Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dynamic and growing spatial consulting team within an Indigenous-owned and operated business.
We’re looking for someone with:
5+ years in GIS consulting or a similar role
Experience in project management and client services
Proven ability to lead and mentor junior staff
Proficiency in spatial technologies (e.g., Esri, FME, QGIS)
Commitment to a culturally safe and inclusive workplace
A degree in geomatics, project management, or IT is desirable, but industry experience is valued.
As an Indigenous-owned business, we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.