Location: Nipapanha Community Northern Flinders Ranges, SA (Nepabunna)

Twenty-five years ago Nepabunna was successful in starting Australia’s first official Indigenous Protected Area at Nantawarrina in the beautiful Northen Flinders Ranges in South Australia. The station property was degraded and we were able to take over management. With the help of the IPA program, and using our knowledge, we were able to restore the land and ever since, things have been improving there, for the flora and fauna. We are proud of that.  We have just celebrated Nantiwarrina’s 25 years as an IPA and we are looking forward to continuing to improve and nurture this special place.

Our Organisation

Nipapanha Community Aboriginal Corporation is responsible for the management of all programs and services to the community of Nipapanha (Nepabunna) in South Australia. Nepabunna is nestled in the picturesque northern Flinders Ranges region, 65km east of Leigh Creek on Adnyamathanha traditional lands. NCAC also manages the 58,000ha Nantawarrina, Australia's first officially declared IPA.

The Opportunity

NCAC is seeking an experienced person to fill the role of Land Management Coordinator. This position supports the Indigenous Rangers in natural and cultural resource management activities undertaken on the Nantawarrina IPA situated near the Nepabunna Community.

The Australian Government supports the NCAC through the Nantawarrina IPA and Indigenous Rangers Program in the Northern Flinders Ranges of SA (Rangers) Activities. Funding is provided to NCAC to manage these activities including the protection, conservation and management of environmental and cultural values and threats, natural and cultural resource management, including Indigenous knowledge transfer, and protection of species.

Selection Criteria

Essential:

• Demonstrated cross cultural communication skills and an understanding of issues associated with working and living in remote and isolated indigenous communities.
• Demonstrated ability in supervising and building a team, resolving conflicts, and developing and implementing work plans to effectively organize resources and monitor performance.
• Understanding of SA Work, Health and Safety legislative requirements and the capacity to apply them in the workplace.
• Competent computer and record-keeping skills, experience with the preparation of a range of reports and the ability to prepare funding submissions to attract additional resources into the projects.
• Possession of a current driver's licence, four-wheel drive experience and a current senior first aid certificate.
• Formal qualifications and/or equivalent experience in Conservation and Land Management or related field.
• Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia

Remuneration Package – circa $105,000 - $110,000 pa

• Salary range: $78,000 - $85,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience
• Fully furnished and equipped, air-conditioned house
• Electricity and gas
• Home phone and internet
• Access to work vehicle 
• Access to salary sacrifice
• 30 days annual leave