Marine Park & Joint Management Project Officer

Dambimangari Aboriginal Corporation; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-driven organization in the Kimberley region seeks a Marine Park & Joint Management Project Officer to provide executive support and coordinate activities for the Marine Park Joint Management Board. This role requires strong administrative skills and the ability to engage effectively with Aboriginal communities. The ideal candidate should have a relevant business certificate and experience in delivering high-level support. Responsibilities include arranging meetings, maintaining communication, and assisting in governance processes. Willingness to travel is essential.

Qualifications

• Proactive and organized with strong administration skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Experience in natural resource management or conservation is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate DAC participation in JMB meetings.
• Provide administrative support across marine park operations.
• Assist in governance and policy development.

Skills

Experience delivering high-level executive support

Strong report preparation skills

Effective engagement with Aboriginal communities

Excellent written and verbal communication

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Willingness to travel

Education

Certificate II or III in Business or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Marine Park & Joint Management Project Officer

The Marine Park & Joint Management Project Officer supports the Marine Park Joint Management Board (JMB) made up of DAC and the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) representatives. This role provides high-level executive, governance, and administrative support to ensure meaningful Dambimangari participation in marine park management, in line with the Joint Management Agreement and the Lalang-gaddam Marine Park Management Plan. This role will also provide further comprehensive administrative and project support across all marine park, sea and land activities in accordance with the Dambimangari Healthy Country Plan and Lalang-gaddam Marine Park (LGMP) Management Plan.

Key Duties will include:

• Coordinate DAC participation in JMB and subcommittee meetings, including logistics, agendas, minutes, and briefings.
• Maintain effective communication between DAC, DBCA, JMB members, and the broader community.
• Provide administrative support across marine park operations including purchasing, travel, payroll, projects and record keeping.
• Assist with governance and policy development, strategic planning, and internal approvals.
• Support community communications and engagement, including education materials and cultural input.
• Participate in joint management fieldwork, cultural heritage surveys, and on-country trips.

About you:

You’re a proactive and organised professional with:

• Experience delivering high-level executive and administrative support, managing competing priorities, and meeting tight deadlines.
• Strong skills in preparing reports, presentations, meeting minutes, and briefing materials.
• Proven ability to engage effectively with Aboriginal communities, government, industry, and other stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and purchasing systems.
• Willingness to travel and work in remote Kimberley conditions.
• Background in natural resource management, Indigenous land management, conservation, or tourism (desirable).

Qualifications & Other Requirements:

• Certificate II or III in Business or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain and maintain:
  • Working with Children Check
  • National Police Clearance
  • First Aid Certificate
• Pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol screening)

About the Dambeemangaddee people:

We are the Traditional Owners of the land and waters along the north-west Kimberley coastline, extending from the Robinson River, just north of Derby to the Prince Regent River in the far north of the Kimberley region in WA. It has been our home for many thousands of years. We carry the cultural responsibilities of our ancestors to look after Country. Our Country is of great conservation significance, home to many threatened and endemic species, mighty rivers, coral reefs, powerful whirlpools, rugged cliffs, sandy beaches, and more than 700 islands. Dambeemangaddee are part of the Wandjina Woongudd community. We all share a unique body of beliefs and cultural practices we maintain strong connections to our land through our Law, Culture, songs and stories. We visit our Country when we can and have set up homeland communities on our remote coastline. We want to return to Country, live on our homelands, regain control, and teach future generations.

About the Corporation:

Dambimangari Aboriginal Corporation (DAC) is a small, community-driven organisation based in one of the most remote and spectacular regions of the Kimberley. We represent and work for the Dambimangari Traditional Owners, guided by Law and Culture. With a team of over 50, most of whom are Traditional Owners, DAC delivers a wide range of programs and services that support our people, protect Country, and strengthen culture. Our key functions include:

• Managing Native Titles and stakeholder engagement (mining, tourism, development)
• Members Services in health, education and wellbeing
• Land and sea management, including ranger programs and marine parks
• Cultural heritage and Visitor management.
• Economic development and Remote infrastructure
• Corporate Services (finance, admin, payroll)