PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Manage the day-to-day coordination of the biodiversity market pilot project, including scheduling, correspondence, administration, and documentation.
• Oversee project delivery, ensuring milestones, budgets, timelines, and compliance requirements are met in line with agreements and funding conditions.
• Maintain effective administrative systems and records in line with NBY policies, including contributing to monitoring, evaluation, and continuous improvement processes.
• Support the preparation of briefing papers, funding reports, and project updates for boards, partners, and government agencies.
• Support the management of contracts, consultants, and service providers.
• Facilitate data collection, storage and display with the ESU, station management, researchers and external database management consultants.

LOGISTICS, ENGAGMENT AND GOVERNANCE SUPPORT

• Act as a central point of contact for internal and external project stakeholders including NBY, KLC, NAILSMA, academic institutions, Jawun, government, and Indigenous organisations.
• Provide governance support to relevant bodies, including the Yawuru-KLC Nature Repair structure, by preparing agendas, compiling meeting papers, recording minutes, and tracking actions.
• Coordinate and facilitate effective communication, collaboration, and culturally appropriate engagement between partners and community stakeholders.
• As required represent NBY at relevant forums, workshops, and regional/industry events.
• Coordinate logistics for on-Country activities, workshops, fieldwork, and community events, ensuring cultural protocols and community needs are respected.

STRATEGIC CONTRIBUTION AND CAPACITY BUILDING

• In conjunction with the NBY Project Team:
  • Contribute to aligning the biodiversity pilot with NBY's strategic direction and long-term goals, and support sustainability and scalability planning.
  • Help build internal capability in project delivery, enterprise development, and Indigenous-led environmental service models through knowledge sharing and mentoring.
  • Assist in identifying and progressing opportunities for Indigenous industry development including through collaboration with regional and national bodies such as the Indigenous Carbon Industry Network (ICIN).

SELECTION CRITERIA - ESSENTIAL

1. Strong commercial acumen and understanding of Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property.
2. Proven stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills in Indigenous and/or environmental contexts.
3. Excellent communication, negotiation and facilitation skills.
4. Sound project management and organisational skills.
5. Commitment to Indigenous empowerment and ability to work respectfully with Kimberley Aboriginal people.
6. Initiative, good judgment, and attention to detail.
7. Relevant tertiary qualification or minimum three years' related experience.
8. Current driver's licence and Working with Children Check.

SELECTION CRITERIA - DESIRABLE

1. Understanding of Indigenous enterprises and carbon or biodiversity projects.
2. Experience in budget and financial management.
3. Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
4. Experience managing Indigenous-owned projects.
5. Ability to deliver training or mentoring.