First Nations Ranger Program Lead (Ops & Strategy)

HR-Xcellence Solutions; City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Basin Rangers Support Services Ltd invites an experienced Ranger Program & Operations Manager to establish and run a new First Nations ranger program across multiple Traditional Owner Groups. The role is full-time fixed term for 12 months with flexible work arrangements, including remote Queensland or remote South Australia, and up to 50% work-from-home where possible.

You will oversee operational management, establish systems, budgets and partnerships to ensure long-term success,

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience managing service delivery programs, preferably within a not-for-profit organisation and ideally supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities or organisations.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills, including coordinating work plans, operational activities, staff rosters, logistics, travel and resources.
• Experience establishing or managing office operations, including procurement, systems and administrative processes.
• Financial administration experience, including managing operational budgets, expenditure and fee-for-service arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Establishing office operations, organisational systems, procurement processes and organisational infrastructure
• Managing program budgets, financial administration, funding compliance and fee-for-service arrangements
• Leading, mentoring and supporting five Head Rangers across multiple remote locations
• Managing recruitment, onboarding, HR processes, workforce development and performance management
• Coordinating ranger activities, work plans, travel logistics and operational resources
• Developing and implementing policies, procedures and governance frameworks
• Supporting the Board through governance, reporting and continuous improvement initiatives
• Building strong relationships with Traditional Owners, government agencies, funding partners, industry and community stakeholders
• Overseeing Workplace Health & Safety, risk management, emergency preparedness and legislative compliance
• Monitoring program performance while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and long-term sustainability.

Skills

Program management

Not-for-profit

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

WHs knowledge

Tools

Procurement systems

Budgeting tools

Office software

Job description

Cooper Basin Rangers Support Services Ltd invites an experienced Ranger Program & Operations Manager to establish and run a new First Nations ranger program across multiple Traditional Owner Groups. The role is full-time fixed term for 12 months with flexible work arrangements, including remote Queensland or remote South Australia, and up to 50% work-from-home where possible.

You will oversee operational management, establish systems, budgets and partnerships to ensure long-term success,