Who we are

Yanunijarra Aboriginal Corporation (Yanunijarra) was established to manage approximately 77,595 square kilometres of exclusive possession and 20,000 square kilometres of consent Determined Native Title in the Kimberley region of Western Australia.

Yanunijarra's Ngurrara Ranger program includes a Men and Women Rangers team, who carry out conservation and land management work primarily in the Great Sandy Desert on our Indigenous Protected Area (IPA).

The Ngurrara program is going from strength to strength and is firmly rooted in strong Walmajarri lore and culture. Ngurrara Rangers are well supported to ensure the program is delivering on its Healthy Country Plan targets within a cultural framework.

We're seeking a suitably qualified and motivated person to live and work in Fitzroy Crossing and to supervise the Ngurrara Indigenous Ranger Program (IRP) Men's ranger group.

About the role - Ngurrara Ranger Program: Men's Ranger Coordinator

Key duties include.

• Coordinating the day-to-day activities of the Ngurrara Men's Rangers.
• Collaborating with other coordinators and staff to develop, plan and report on ranger activities.
• Providing workplace leadership, mentoring and performance reviews.
• Organising meetings with key stakeholders to monitor the annual Work on Country (WoC) plan.
• Managing the WoC budget to make sure it is used to its full potential.
• Ensuring effective day-to-day administration of the Ngurrara Ranger program including timesheets, payments, purchases etc.
• Planning and supervising field activities, including to remote locations.
• Assisting researchers to engage in on-country research with Ngurrara Ranger groups.
• Ensuring compliance by Ngurrara Rangers with cultural protocols and procedures.

Selection Criteria

Please note, that it is essential your application addresses each of the selection criteria by providing information about your qualifications, experience and skills as they relate to each one.

Essential:

• Experience and/or qualification(s) relating to the following fields: ecology, agriculture, threatened species conservation, conservation and land management, fire abatement and fire suppression, community development.
• Demonstrated experience and confidence in working with Aboriginal communities, managing small teams and/or coordinating on-ground natural and cultural resource management projects.
• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of Aboriginal social and cultural challenges in Northern Australia and willingness to commit to community empowerment, training and development.
• Experience in working independently with minimal supervision in a remote area and demonstrated capacity to remain focused, positive and organised in a challenging work environment.
• Good communication, negotiation and community consultation skills.
• Literacy with common computer programs and proven experience managing emails and other documents.
• Current valid driver's licence (Heavy rigid vehicle), Working with Children's Check (WCC), National Police Check or ability to obtain one.

Desirable:

• Understanding of native title and land tenure, community governance and personal development processes.
• Technical or trade skills relevant to the ranger program (i.e. construction, fire and weed management, GIS, cultural mapping, plant and animal identification, small engine maintenance).

Salary and Benefits

Housing is available in Fitzroy Crossing shared with another Ngurrara Ranger employee with discounted rent.

Benefits:

A base salary of $80,000 plus a benefits package of:

• District Allowance from $6,646 (no dependents) to $9,918 (with dependents).
• Leave loading.
• Rental or mortgage subsidies valued up to $2,600 annually.
• Air conditioning subsidy.
• Annual airfares subsidy to the value of $1,450 p.a. (after 12 months of service).
• 5 weeks annual leave.
• Option to salary sacrifice.
• Superannuation.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.