Advert ID: 20024593
Title:
Strong Country Coordinator (Elders & Community)
Advertiser:
Nyamal Aboriginal Corporation
Location:
Port Hedland, WA
Salary etc:
$90,000 - $110,000 p.a.
POSITION CONTEXT
Reporting to the General Manager (Strong Country), the Strong Country Coordinator (Elders & Community) is responsible for coordinating and managing caring for country projects that support elders, facilitate language revitalisation, enable return-to-country initiatives, promote intergenerational knowledge exchange, and uphold meaningful consultation. The role also includes coordinating activities that involve Nyamal's female rangers, ensuring these align with the Nyamal Healthy Country Plan and the strategic objectives of Nyamal Aboriginal Corporation. Key responsibilities include leading and managing on country projects, fostering connections with Nyamal elders and community members, and ensuring all activities reflect cultural values and priorities.
The role will involve trip planning, logistics and on-the-ground project coordination and mentoring of the Ranger team.
This role requires the Field Coordinator to work closely with Elders, Nyamal rangers, community members, and other stakeholders to integrate cultural knowledge into land management practices and ensure the preservation of Nyamal Country.
The role offers additional benefits, including rental assistance, salary sacrificing options, and 5 weeks of annual leave.
Community Engagement
Strategically engage with Nyamal Elders and key stakeholders to incorporate cultural insights into program activities and strengthen collaborative partnerships.
Field Coordination & Supervision
Lead the planning and execution of all on-ground activities, ensuring alignment with cultural and environmental standards while maintaining operational efficiency and safety.
Training & Development
Drive the growth and capacity of the Nyamal Ranger team through targeted training, mentorship, and leadership development initiatives.
Reporting & Documentation
Oversee the accurate documentation and reporting of all program activities, ensuring transparency and accountability to leadership and external partners.
Financial Management
Ensure responsible financial stewardship by managing budgets effectively and pursuing opportunities for additional funding to enhance program sustainability.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
ABOUT NYAMAL & NYAMAL ABORIGINAL CORPORATION
Nyamal is our language, land, law and people. Nyamal Country is in the Pilbara Region of Western Australia, south-east of Port Hedland. In 2019, the Federal Court recognised our Native Title rights over nearly 30,000 square kilometres of our Country. We formed the Nyamal Aboriginal Corporation (NAC) as a Registered Native Title Body Corporate to hold our native title rights and interests in trust. Nyamal Aboriginal Corporation is pivotal in progressing the broader interests of the Nyamal People and in representing us in our dealings with all other parties including governments, researchers and private industry.
The core objectives of the Nyamal Aboriginal Corporation are to:
We are proud of our strong knowledge and culture. The laws and customs that were given to us by the manguny (ancestral beings) connect us to our country and they are held strong within the Nyamal community today. Keeping culture strong now and for all future generations is our ongoing responsibility.
For more information visit nyamalac.org.au.
nrmjobs.com.au/job/20024593Date published:
20-Jan-2025
Closing date:
9am, 18-Feb-2025