Main Duties:

Work in a cross-cultural environment

• Regularly communicate with and listen to Anangu Traditional Owners about work in the project
• Together with the Steering Committee and other Land Management staff plan the works program regarding the Management Plan
• Day-to-day involvement with the male and female Anangu Ranger team, providing supportive management of their activities including support for the development of ranger skills and training events
• Employ communication techniques appropriate to cross-cultural environments
• Collaborate with Anangu and service providers in small and remote communities
• Participating in and facilitate a range of meetings with Traditional Owners, Rangers, APY Staff and External Stakeholders
• Maintain a network outside the Lands in the field of NRM and Indigenous Land Management, including with scientists, experts, other ranger groups and organisations
• Work with the school in developing land management programs relevant to school curriculum

Manage Field operations

• Ensure all field work equipment, project resources, vehicle and APY property are maintained in good condition
• Engaging with consultants, researchers and contractors to run specific field and training activities with rangers
• Managing operational logistics, such as timely sourcing, ordering and maintaining supplies, staffing needs, vehicles, tools and equipment
• Facilitate training opportunities for Rangers, including on-the-job training in natural resource management and connecting with formal trainers such as community TAFE and Land Management’s Conservation Land Management Cert II program
• Weekly field work with Ranger teams in line with the annual works program, including:
• Patch burning
• Threatened species monitoring using appropriate methods (camera-traps, long-walk searches, tracks/scats, photo-points,)
• Cultural site management
• Pest plant and animal management
• Survey of threatened species
• Operate a fully equipped 4WD vehicle, ensure that the vehicle is maintained, and all vehicle safety procedures are followed by all staff and rangers.
• Ensure all APY Work Health Safety policies are adhered to during all activities, including remote safety check-in procedures

Project data collection and reporting

• Using different technologies (IPad, photos, GIS), collect and store data on all on-ground works and activities
• Train Anangu Rangers in data collection procedures
• Prepare timely project reports and applications as required
• With Anangu support, promote the Rangers work through newsletters, radio, social media, presentations and interactions with community and school groups

Project human resource management and budget management

• Carry out all procedures relating to the financial and human resource management of ranger teams, including submitting timesheets, handling pay enquiries.
• Monitoring the project budget and expenditure of funds, including purchasing of project supplies, under the guidance of the Program Manager

Other duties

• Supporting and managing consultants, researchers and contractors to run specific field activities or training with Anangu Rangers
• Adhere to APY work practices and procedures and work within the APY Code of Conduct
• Carry out a range of additional Land Management tasks, as directed, such as helping other Ranger teams with large field trips and policy development

Working Relationships

• Works under the guidance of and reports directly to the Land Management Program Manager through the Operations Manager.
• Works in close collaboration with the APY Land Management Ecologist to ensure ecological goals and data collection procedures are being met.
• Works with other APY staff as directed, including APY Anthropology and neighbouring Ranger groups.
• Maintains good working relationships with traditional owners of Aboriginal land, native title holders and residents of other Aboriginal communities.
• Maintains good working relationships with other Government and Non-government service providers on the APY Lands.
• Maintains networks outside the Lands in the field of NRM and Indigenous Land Management, including with scientists, experts, other ranger groups and organisations.

Who we are looking for

Our ideal candidate would have:

• Practical experience working in an Indigenous Community environment with demonstrated ability to communicate and consult in a culturally appropriate way.
• Ability to manage small teams.
• Ability to work independently in carrying out position responsibilities.
• Possess good verbal and written communications skills including the ability to write reports for a range of audiences.
• Good organisational, project and budget management skills.
• Ability to live and work in a remote location and in extreme conditions.
• Experience of using different technologies (IPad, photos, GIS), collect and store data on all on-ground works and activities.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable and able to work in remote and difficult terrain.
• Current SA or NT Driver’s Licence.
• Understanding of ecological processes and impacts and can develop options to deal with those impacts.

Qualification/education

• Certificate 111-IV and/or relevant experience in a relevant field.
• Relevant trade qualifications with industry experience.

Desirable

• Degree or Diploma in Ecology or equivalent relevant field with relevant work-related experience or work experience in team leadership role in a similar environment.
• PC literacy.
• Project Management Skills.
• An understanding of the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Land Rights Act 1981.
• 4WD experience or willing to learn.

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Anangu are encouraged to apply.

Enquires can be directed to Land Management Manager Neil Collins on 0417 879 104.

A position description is attached.