Indigenous Ranger Program Lead

Yamatji Marpla Aboriginal Corporation; Shire Of Carnarvon; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Annual CPI increases

Flexible working arrangements

Working from home arrangements

Extra weeks’ paid leave over Christmas

Job summary

Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation (YMAC) invites applications for a full-time Ranger Coordinator based in Carnarvon. You will lead the Baiyungu-Yinnigurrura Ranger Group, directing on-Country environmental and cultural management activities and mentoring rangers toward competency and growth.

You will coordinate work plans and training, aligning with Country aspirations and community priorities. You will engage with clients and partners, ensure safe work practices, and manage budgets and

Qualifications

• Qualification(s) in Conservation and Land Management or related field (NRM or environmental studies), or relevant equivalent experience
• Demonstrated experience and confidence in working with Aboriginal communities and coordinating on-ground natural, cultural or agricultural resource management projects, preferably with Indigenous organisations and/or in arid and remote regions of Australia
• Experience in working independently with minimal supervision in a remote area and demonstrated capacity to remain focused, positive and organised in a challenging work environment (Desirable)
• Demonstrated experience in project administration and finance management (Desirable)
• Experience in developing funding proposals (Desirable)

Responsibilities

• Provide daily leadership, coordination and supervision of the Baiyungu-Yinnigurrura Ranger Group in their land and sea management duties, consistent with the Baiyungu-Yinnigurrura aspirations for Country
• Coordinate the design and implementation of the Baiyungu-Yinnigurrura ranger annual work plans for the protection and promotion of the natural and cultural heritage
• Support and develop the ranger group in their formal and on-the-job training activities
• Coordinate and manage the ranger group budget and fee for service opportunities to gradually ensure full time employment of all rangers on the team
• Integrate traditional ecological knowledge with modern land and sea management practice, for the long-term conservation and promotion of natural and cultural values identified by Nganhurra Thanardi Garrbu Aboriginal Corporation
• Liaise with existing and potential clients in delivering services in land and sea management; and
• Promote responsible work practices to ensure a healthy and safe work environment while on country

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Cultural sensitivity

Mentoring

Remote working adaptability

Education

Conservation and Land Management or related field

Job description

Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation (YMAC) invites applications for a full-time Ranger Coordinator based in Carnarvon. You will lead the Baiyungu-Yinnigurrura Ranger Group, directing on-Country environmental and cultural management activities and mentoring rangers toward competency and growth.

You will coordinate work plans and training, aligning with Country aspirations and community priorities. You will engage with clients and partners, ensure safe work practices, and manage budgets and