Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 17th Apr 2024
- Regional WA > Broome
For 10 years, Desert Support Services Pty Ltd (DSS) has achieved outcomes for the Traditional Owners of the Central Desert region of Western Australia. We help our clients work on their Country to maintain culture and keep Country healthy.
DSS is currently seeking a talented and committed Ngururrpa Indigenous Protected Area (IPA) Coordinator to provide leadership and coordination to the Ngururrpa people’s land management programs. Working closely with the Ngururrpa Ranger Team Coordinator and guided by the Ngururrpa Plan for Country, the role will support a range of Indigenous land management activities on Ngururrpa country and beyond. This is a chance to create long-lasting social and ecological impact in a unique part of the desert.
This role is an exceptional opportunity to work with Traditional Owners in a well-supported, high achieving and dynamic land management program with established partnerships, funding and projects. The work will be wide-ranging and challenging and will include capacity building of Ngururrpa people to take on leadership roles, intergenerational transfer and recording of cultural knowledge, right way fire, threatened species monitoring and protection and two-way science projects (Ngururrpa rangers are fast becoming acknowledged as a premier authority on the iconic and elusive night parrot), and more.
The successful person will:
The role requires you to work at the Balgo Ranger Base and remotely in the field for extended periods of time during the field season (roughly March to November).
An attractive salary package with significant benefits including 4 weeks’ annual leave, paid Christmas shutdown, relocation assistance, leave loading, regional allowance (if relevant), TOIL system and salary sacrifice will be offered to the successful candidate.
How do you apply for this unique position that offers an opportunity to work in a supported, progressive, rewarding and hands-on environment?
Simply:
To understand this opportunity in more detail, contact Tamara Bulcock on 0449 010 907. Or for questions on the application process please contact HR at [email protected].
All applications will be treated strictly confidential. Only applicants who have progressed to shortlisting will be contacted.
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.