• Location: Remote Martu Communities
• Organisation: Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa (KJ)

Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa (KJ) is an innovative and award-winning Martu organisation dedicated to preserving Martu culture and strengthening Martu communities across 15 million hectares, including the Karlamilyi National Park. Guided by Martu elders and values, KJ delivers meaningful, on-country programs blending cultural, environmental, and educational goals.

We are seeking dedicated Ranger / Community Field Coordinators to work closely with Martu rangers and elders, leading on-country activities and supporting Martu-led initiatives that honour cultural knowledge and custodianship of Country.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Collaborating with Martu rangers and elders to plan, organise, and deliver on-country activities that align with Martu priorities and KJ’s strategic goals.
• Leading day, overnight, and multi-day trips to significant cultural areas, supporting Martu aspirations for cultural preservation, environmental stewardship, and knowledge transfer.
• Building strong relationships with Martu, fostering their skills, confidence, and leadership abilities on Country.
• Handling logistics for on-country work, including preparing and maintaining vehicles, camping equipment, and necessary technology.
• Engaging with external partners to integrate traditional Martu knowledge with contemporary natural resource management practices.
• Completing timely reporting, documentation, and photo submissions after trips, while collaborating with other KJ programs.

Does This Sound Like You?

• Committed to learning about and respecting Martu culture, values, and aspirations.
• Calm and adaptable in a cross-cultural setting, ready to navigate challenges in communication and understanding.
• Able to transfer skills to new working environments, bringing high standards and a desire for continuous development.
• Innovative, resilient, and effective both independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable with remote, field-based work for extended periods, with the resilience to adapt to changing situations.
• Physically capable of meeting the demands of a remote role, including loading/unloading gear, hiking, and enduring extreme weather.

Physical Requirements:

This role requires strength and stamina to handle tasks such as loading gear, changing tyres, short hikes, and dealing with weather extremes. A medical examination will be required before employment.

What We Offer:

A unique chance to work alongside Martu on Country, gaining cross-cultural experience and supporting Martu aspirations. Benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Housing and utilities covered
• Tax-free salary packaging
• Generous leave, flights to Perth, and access to professional development