Advert ID: 20022289
Title:
Ecologist / Womens Rangers Coordinator
Advertiser:
Wilinggin Aboriginal Corporation
Location:
Derby, WA
Salary etc:
$85,000 + super & salary sacrificing
Vacant Position: Ecologist / Women's Rangers Coordinator
Looking for an exciting opportunity to work with Ngarinyin People and to help manage the spectacular natural and cultural values of Wilinggin Country in the remote central north Kimberley region of Western Australia?
It is a genuine occupational requirement for the successful candidate to be Female in accordance with the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) Section 27 and Section 50.
About the Role
The Darran.Gu Wulaguru (Strong Women) Rangers Coordinator will work closely with the Operations Manager and other Wilinggin employees, Traditional Owners, stakeholders and partners to assist in the delivery of the Wilinggin ranger program by providing strong leadership to a team of female Aboriginal rangers to deliver on their annual works plan, as set by the Ngarinyin Traditional Owners through the Wilinggin Healthy Country Plan.
The works plan is made up of a diverse range of cultural and natural resource management activities, including fire management, threatened and pest species management, on-country trips with senior Traditional Owners, engagement with local schools and much more.
The Women’s Rangers Coordinator will take a lead role in growing the capacity of the Wilinggin Women Rangers and enhancing the Traditional Owner governance of the program.
About the Corporation:
WAC was established in 2006 and is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of Ngarinyin Traditional Owners with the broad objective to further the interests of Ngarinyin People and Wilinggin Country. WAC represents the Traditional Owners of the Wanjina Wunggurr Wilinggin Native Title Area and is a related organisation and agent of our Wanjina Wunggurr Prescribed Body Corporate.
Wilinggin country covers approximately 63,000km2 (6.3 million hectares) of land in the Central North Kimberley region of Northern Australia and is the country that has been home to Ngarinyin people for many thousands of years. WAC has a workforce of approximately 30-35 people who are tasked to take care of country, culture and heritage and bush fire management.
WAC is a not-for-profit organisation that has, in the last five years, grown from 3 staff and a turnover of $500k to some 25 staff and a turnover of some $10m, based on a strong focus on high-integrity operations and alignment with our cultural and environmental obligations.
What we are looking for:
WAC is seeking a dynamic and resilient individual with proven skills and capacity in Aboriginal engagement, cultural and natural resource management, project management and administration. The ideal candidate will have well-developed expertise in on-ground conservation management and environmental monitoring, ideally with exposure to savanna ecology, combined with excellent communication skills. The ideal candidate will also possess practical bush skills with the willingness to travel frequently and camp out on Wilinggin country in remote areas often accessible my small aircraft.
Role Duties will include:
Selection Criteria:
Applicants should address the following six (6) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than two (2) pages in total.
Experience:
In addition to the selection criteria, our ideal applicant will possess;
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
In addition to the selection criteria, our ideal applicant will possess;
Role is Based in DERBY WA 6728, relocation support provided.
nrmjobs.com.au/job/20022289Date published:
21-Jun-2024
Closing date:
02-Aug-2024