ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT 

Nyamba Buru Yawuru (NBY) means ‘This is the place of Yawuru.’ NBY is the operational company of the Yawuru Native Title Holders Aboriginal Corporation. NBY manages the day-to-day business of Yawuru and is engaged in a diverse range of projects which helps to provide social, cultural, environmental and financial sustainability for the future of Yawuru people.

PRIMARY FUNCTION

 The IPA Coordinator is responsible for developing and implementing projects and work plans for the management of the Yawuru Indigenous Protected Area (IPA). Working with the Environmental Services team you will provide expertise to a “two-way” science approach consisting of western-based science together with traditional Yawuru knowledge.

Please see the attached Position Description at the end of this pack for further details.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

PROGRAM DELIVERY AND COORDINATION

• Lead the development and review of the Yawuru IPA annual work plan for the Country Manager teams in accordance with IPA Plan and the MERI (Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Improvement) Plan
• Lead and maintain scientifically robust monitoring programs for the collection, analysis and presentation of cultural and ecological data on the Yawuru IPA.
• Develop the capacity of the Yawuru ES Team and Country Manager Program to build high-quality monitoring and research programs utilizing a “two-way” learning approach.
• Assist the Training and Development Coordinator and the Lead Country Managers in the planning and coordination of the work plan implementation; including leading the team in the field where required.

INDIGENOUS PROTECTED AREA

• Preparation of annual and bi-annual IPA and Ranger funding reports with the ES Manager and provide project reports and recommendations to the ES team and relevant Yawuru reference groups.
• Assist with the development of IPA program budgets and partnership agreements, provide oversight of contracts, develop funding applications and manage successful grant-funded projects Provide advice and direction to potential IPA land users including Yawuru Traditional Owners to ensure sustainability of natural and cultural resources
• Develop mutually beneficial partnerships with government, community and commercial stakeholders, to achieve optimal outcomes for the Yawuru community
• Facilitate opportunities for the ES team to initiate and collaborate in scientific research programs and support “two-way” science learning through coordination with academic and other partners.
• Develop and maintain systems to ensure activities relating to the IPA comply with necessary contractual, regulatory, risk management and legislative requirements.
• Work as an effective member of the ES team and participate in team meetings.

INDIVIDUAL COMMITMENT

• Actively embrace and integrate NBY’s vision, mission and values into the role, and model appropriate behaviours;
• Work collaboratively with management and staff across the business in support of NBY’s strategic objectives;
• Maintain a professional approach in the workplace;
• Conform to NBY’s conditions of employment, code of conduct, and organisational policies and procedures;
• Adhere to relevant legislative requirements including and not limited to the Fair Work Act, Workplace Health and Safety Act and the EEO Act; and
• Continuously identify opportunities for improvement.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ATTRIBUTES

1. Tertiary qualification and experience in ecology, natural resource management, environmental science or other relevant discipline;
2. Demonstrated experience coordinating a team in natural resource management works, preferably in a capacity building context working with Indigenous Rangers;
3. Demonstrated experience in implementing cultural and natural resource management programs, preferably in an Aboriginal cultural context;
4. Strong organisational skills including the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver a range of projects to agreed specifications for time, cost and scope;
5. High level interpersonal and communication skills to develop good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including the Environmental Services team, Yawuru Country Managers, the Yawuru community, NBY senior executives, and external partners and stakeholders at all levels;
6. Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge to build skills and capacity within the team;
7. Well-developed writing skills and experience in producing project plans; comprehensive research reports; and writing grant applications;
8. Advanced word processing and data entry and analysis skills using Microsoft Office along with the ability to use document management systems;
9. Experience in the use of geographic information systems (GIS) for analysis and interpretation of spatial data.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS

1. Familiarity with programs or legislation relating to Indigenous Protected Areas, joint management and other land use arrangements in Western Australia;
2. Experience developing submissions for external funding;
3. Experience in the use of remote sensing to monitor ecosystem health and change;
4. Postgraduate (Master’s or PhD) in ecology, natural resource management, environmental science.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

1. Current ‘C’ Class driver’s licence
2. National police clearance
3. WWCC (or willingness to obtain) 

ABOUT THE BENEFITS 

In addition to your salary you will also benefit from:

• 17.5% leave loading on annual leave;
• Salary packaging to maximise your take-home pay;
• Professional development opportunities to support your career growth;
• On Country Days and opportunities to learn and immerse yourself in Yawuru culture;
• Opportunity to learn Yawuru language.

See the position description attached below for further information about this role.