About MOPRA

MOPRA is a Yolngu-owned Aboriginal Corporation based at Milingimbi, focusing on environmental management, cultural preservation, service delivery and livelihood improvement across the Crocodile Islands, northeast Arnhem Land.

MOPRA's work currently includes a ranger program and management of the c. 8,000km2 Maringa IPA, a Learning on Country Program, and managing housing and essential services at several remote outstations across the Crocodile Islands region.

MOPRA is looking to grow its operations, to expand its focus and service delivery and have greater impact for the local people.

Crocodile Islands

The Crocodile Islands is a unique and spectacular region. It possesses diverse and pristine landscapes and a strong Yolngu culture dating back tens of thousands of years. There are numerous untouched islands and coastal wetlands, a myriad of wild estuaries, and vast mangrove forests. The region supports abundant wildlife, including rare and threatened species such as marine turtles, dugong, migratory shorebirds and others. The seas are closed to commercial fishing. The recreational fishing is incredible, including barramundi, reef and pelagic species, and unexplored billfish grounds.

The role

MOPRA is seeking a General Manager who will bring energy and experience to the team. More specifically, this person will:

1. Oversee the Ranger and IPA programs, the Learning on Country Program, and the Homelands Program;
2. Be a key driver of MOPRA's future growth and development; and
3. Help with day-to-day management of the organisation.

A full job description is attached.

Preferred candidate

MOPRA’s ideal candidate is somebody with broad skills and depth of experience, who is a flexible and highly motivated team-player. A background in ecology, biodiversity conservation and/or natural resource management is desirable, but not essential if compensated by other skills and experience suited to the role.

This is a lifestyle job, ideal for somebody looking to 'turn the dial' and have meaningful impact for the Crocodile Islands people. For those who enjoy camping, fishing and similar nature-based pastimes, it is hard to beat the Crocodile Islands.

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

• Ten or more years of relevant experience.
• Highly motivated and performance driven.
• Easy-going and flexible.
• Well-developed command of written English.
• Experience developing and implementing strategic ideas and/or plans.
• Commercial acumen and analytical skills.
• Effective interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills.
• Able to provide direction and motivate teams of people.
• Considerable experience in a cross-cultural work environment.
• Willing to live remote and undertake fieldwork, including camping.
• NT driver licence or ability to obtain.

Desirable

• Bachelor degree or higher.
• Ecology, biodiversity conservation and/or NRM experience.
• Business development and/or management experience.
• Broad practical skills.
• Boat handling skills and/or Coxswain certification.
• First Aid certificate.
• Firearms licence.
• GIS literate.

The offer

MOPRA is offering a generous renumeration package:

• Salary range of $90,000 to $110,000 p.a.
• 9 weeks leave per annum:
• 6 weeks annual leave.
• 3 weeks wellbeing leave (does not accrue).
• Salary sacrificing.
• Furnished accommodation with unlimited Starlink internet and no bills to pay.
• Four FOIL fares to Darwin per year (do not accrue).
• Use of boats to recreate.
• Vehicles for work.
• Immersion in Yolngu culture.
• An incredible outdoors lifestyle.