Advert ID: 20021483
Title:
Desert Land Management Internship
Advertiser:
Indigenous Desert Alliance Limited
Location:
West Perth
Applications are now open for the Indigenous Desert Alliance (IDA) Desert Internship Program.
The Australian desert is one of the largest and most environmentally and culturally connected areas on the planet. It had been cared for and expertly managed over thousands of years by Indigenous minds, hearts and hands. Today a network of 65 ranger teams look after country and manage the exceptional cultural and natural values of the desert.
The Desert Internship Program provides an entry pathway into the sector that aims to attract a broad pool of talent and train interns with foundational skills to work in ranger coordinator positions.
The Desert Internship Program is an immersive four-week program that will provide real-world, practical experience with community-based Indigenous ranger programs.
The internship is paid and is designed to help you transition into the sector and build a career working with rangers in the desert. The internship is a unique opportunity if you are considering a career change or wanting a more purposeful role connected to people and country. The internship is a pathway into a rewarding career, and we encourage people with diverse skills and experience to apply. It is open to Indigenous and non Indigenous applicants.
About Us
The Indigenous Desert Alliance (IDA) is a member-based, Indigenous-led organisation that plays a vital role in securing the future health of the Australian desert and its people. It does this by strengthening the existing connections between desert people, empowering Indigenous groups to look after their country and by promoting the importance of the Australian desert.
We work with over 65 ranger groups from across the desert to support in our role ‘Keeping the Desert Connected’ to empower a united voice for the desert.
Desert Internship Program Overview
The internship is based out of IDA’s Perth office and will include a 2-week immersion with a ranger team in a remote community. All travel and accommodation costs will be covered across the internship including return air fares to Perth to take up the internship if required.
We have three internship positions available. A competitive selection process will be undertaken seeking people with a keen interest and ability to commit to move into the indigenous land management sector in the near future. Please note this opportunity is not suitable for university students who have significant amounts of study remaining.
The internship will commence on July 22 and conclude on August 15 2024.
This is a great opportunity to get into the field and experience life with ranger programs.
Your Role
Your role as an intern is to learn, listen, participate, reflect and demonstrate your potential to take on a role in the Indigenous land management sector. Specifically, your role as an intern will include:
The learning framework will guide your training across the internship and is focused on four key areas:
Your Duties
Your primary duties, as indicated above are to learn, listen, reflect and participate in the internship program. In addition to these you will also participate in a range of on-country and in-community activities as part of the two-week immersion element of the internship. Your duties across the immersion will include:
Selection Criteria
Essential
Desirable
Date published:
15-Apr-2024
Closing date:
24-May-2024