• Short-term project - 22 weeks / 15 hours per week

Organisational context

Nyamba Buru Yawuru (NBY) means ‘This is the place of Yawuru’. NBY is the operational company of the Yawuru Native Title Holders Aboriginal Corporation. NBY manages the day-to-day business of Yawuru and is engaged in a diverse range of projects which helps to provide social, cultural, environmental, and financial sustainability for the future of Yawuru people.

Primary function

The Land Management Supervisor is to contribute to the conservation of the Dampier Peninsula Monsoon Vine Thickets. The Supervisor position is responsible for the day-to-day coordination and supervision of the Weedy Warriors Team, in weed programs and other small projects on the Yawuru IPA and the Minyirr Buru Park. The Supervisor will work with the NBY Environmental Services Unit (ESU) management and members of the Minyirr Park Working group (Environs Kimberley and Department of Biodiversity Conservation and Attractions) to develop and implement the works plan.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership

• In conjunction with ESU, Environs Kimberley and DBCA, develop the Project Work Plan that identifies activities that assist to conserve the Dampier Peninsula Monsoon Vine Thicket.
• With support from the IPA Co-ordinator, co-ordinate the day-to-day activities of the Weedy Warriors Team for the implementation and delivery of the works plan.
• Lead the implementation of NBY WHS protocols for Country Manager activities. With the team prepare Job Safety Analysis’ (JSA).
• Be the point of contact between the WW Team, Country Manager Team, and ESU management to promote open and transparent communication and provide updates on activities/safety/area worked etc.
• Assist in recruiting the WW Team which will consist of four (4) Casuals.

Land and Sea Field Work

• Co-ordinate and supervise the WW Team to undertake conservation and land management activities with the NBY ESU team, DBCA Joint Management and EK. This may include, but not be limited to co-ordinating the logistics and application of weed control by the team with a focus on woody weeds, flora surveys, fencing and habitat restoration.
• Collect data from weed activities undertaken to present and inform weed management decisions of the Minyirr Park Working group meetings including:
  • Maintain records and documentation with regards to safety, herbicides used, areas weeded, and photo-point monitoring of sites.
• Co-ordinate weekly vehicle and equipment maintenance and weekly supplies purchases.
• Delegate tasks to the team for the care, maintenance, and safekeeping of the group’s assets, including vehicles and equipment.
• Ensure weekly timesheets are completed by the WW Team.
• Ensure the care and maintenance and safe storage of field data storage devices and associated weeding equipment and to ensure proper data organisation, storage and use so that devices are synced, and charged.
• Co-ordinate trip preparation, safety, pack-up and cleaning.
• At the end of the WW Project provide a brief written report on the project and activities conducted.
• Other duties as reasonably requested by the IPA Co-ordinator or ESU Manager.

Training

• Undertake formal training in chemical handling and herbicide use.

Essential Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Attributes

1. C Class Drivers Licence
2. Minimum 6 months experience working as part of a team in the field of natural or cultural resources management or another related field.

Desirable Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

1. Chemical Handling certificate
2. Any formal certification e.g., TAFE certificates, first aid, white card.
3. Knowledge of Yawuru culture and Country and understanding of native title and land tenure.
4. Experience in undertaking land management activities such as weed control, fencing, flora and fauna surveys, GIS, small engine maintenance, etc.

Experience working independently with minimal supervision and demonstrated capacity to remain focused, positive, and organised in a challenging working environment