Business Manager - Carbon & Fire

Kimberley Land Council; Shire Of Broome; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kimberley Land Council (KLC) seeks an experienced Business Manager to lead the Land and Sea Management Unit and grow carbon and fire programs. You will oversee a team of about 14, working with native title holders to shape carbon methods, fire management, and nature-based markets in ways that benefit Traditional Owners and communities.

This role requires strategic leadership, commercial acumen, and a strong commitment to Indigenous-led outcomes, with a focus on governance, partnerships, and

Qualifications

• Experience in conservation, land management, cultural heritage management and/or education and training programs.
• Knowledge of Aboriginal culture and protocols with ability to work respectfully with Traditional Owners.
• Proven project management skills in complex and culturally responsive environments.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of savanna fire burning, carbon projects and emerging nature and biodiversity markets is highly regarded.
• A relevant management, land management or education and training qualification is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational delivery of Fire, Carbon and sponsored projects.
• Ensure activities support KLC objectives and native title outcomes for Kimberley Aboriginal people.
• Develop policies, operational plans and budgets that support strong, sustainable programs.
• Manage contracts, compliance, reporting, funding relationships and program deliverables.
• Provide high-level operational, governance and strategic advice across LSMU.
• Represent KLC and build effective relationships with Traditional Owners, funders and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Strategic leadership

Education

Relevant management / land management qualification

Job description

Looking for a leadership role where you can contribute to cultural and environmental outcomes while supporting Traditional Owners participate in carbon and nature repair opportunities? We’d love to hear from you!

The Kimberley Land Council (KLC) is seeking an experienced and collaborative Business Manager to join our Land and Sea Management Unit (LSMU) and lead the delivery and growth of our carbon and fire programs.

Leading a team of around 14 across a number of different teams, this key role works closely with native title holders to continue to be recognised and rewarded for caring for Country by helping to shape new carbon methods, undertaking best-practice fire management programs, advocating for Aboriginal culture and knowledge to be embedded in markets and ensuring Traditional Owners have access to access emerging carbon and nature repair opportunities.

This role is perfect for a strategic program leader who brings commercial acumen, strong stakeholder skills and a genuine commitment to Indigenous-led outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead operational delivery of Fire, Carbon and sponsored projects
• Ensure activities support KLC objectives and native title outcomes for Kimberley Aboriginal people
• Develop policies, operational plans and budgets that support strong, sustainable programs
• Manage contracts, compliance, reporting, funding relationships and program deliverables
• Provide high-level operational, governance and strategic advice across LSMU
• Represent KLC and build effective relationships with Traditional Owners, funders and stakeholders

Experience & Qualifications

• Experience in conservation, land management, cultural heritage management and/or education and training programs
• A good working knowledge of Aboriginal culture and protocols, with the ability to work respectfully with Traditional Owners
• Proven project management skills in complex and culturally responsive environments
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Knowledge of savanna fire burning, carbon projects and emerging nature and biodiversity markets is highly regarded
• A relevant management, land management or education and training qualification is essential