Birriliburu Pty Ltd (BPL) is the land management company of the Birriliburu people in central WA. Led by an all Martu Board, BPL manages contracts in excess of $1million a year.

Desert Support Services Pty Ltd (DSS) works alongside Traditional Owners to maintain the health of their culture, Country and people. For more than 10 years, our collaborative approach has achieved Traditional Owner led outcomes throughout the Central Desert region of Western Australia and beyond.

The BIrriliburu IPA covers more than 6.6 million hectares (almost the size of Tasmania), in Central Western Australia. This IPA is special for its three distinct bioregions - the Little Sandy Desert, Gibson Desert and the Gascoyne, and is home to ancient rock art and threatened species. Significant locations include the spectacular sandstone Carnarvon Ranges – Katjarra.

Birriliburu peoples’ connection to this country dates back more than 50,000 years and underpins their plan to continue managing and protecting it utilising their ranger program.

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity to build on work already done to develop and grow a Martu owned and led land management company based in central WA.

Working with Martu staff, Directors and partners, the role focusses on two key areas:

Mentoring:

• Recruit part time Martu staff and develop a pool of casual workers.
• Work with staff 1 on 1 to train them to look after key aspects of company business – administration, a cultural database, and ranger trip logistics.
• Source and oversee appropriate training for staff and directors.

Governance:

• Assist the Board to build their skills, implement existing Business and Strategic Plans, and organise and run meetings.
• With assistance from an external consultant facilitate develop of key company policies and procedures to ensure corporate integrity and compliance.
• Work closely with the Board and key partners on the day to day running of the company.

Reflecting a long and strong partnership – and providing the best of both worlds – the role answers to the BPL Board, while day to day supervision is provided by DSS senior management.

The role requires significant time in Wiluna, and could, if you are keen, include time camping on beautiful, remote Birriliburu country with Traditional Owners.

About You

Time for a change of direction? Up for a new challenge? This rare opportunity will suit if you:

• Are committed to Aboriginal self-determination;
• Are a dynamic team player;
• Have mentoring, facilitation and multi-tasking skills;
• Work effectively with Aboriginal people to achieve shared goals;
• Show initiative and work productively with limited supervision;
• Have excellent practical, problem solving, organisational, and communication skills; and
• Have a good understanding of corporate governance.

An attractive salary package with significant benefits including flexible work hours, 4 weeks annual leave, paid Christmas shutdown, relocation assistance, regional allowance (if relevant), TOIL system and salary sacrifice will be offered to the successful candidate.

next steps

How do you apply for this unique position that offers an opportunity to work with a committed team building something of real and lasting significance to Traditional Owners?

Simply:

• Email [email protected] to request Duty Statement
• Complete a cover letter which addresses the Selection Criteria; and
•  Submit your Resume, Selection Criteria responses and Cover Letter via the instructions via the Apply Now link.
• To understand this opportunity in more detail, contact Stu Bradfield on 0456 001 101.
• Or for questions on the application process please email HR at [email protected], using the subject line: Executive Manager Mentor enquiry via EthicalJobs.

All applications will be treated strictly confidential. Only applicants who have progressed to shortlisting will be contacted.
Martu or other Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.