• Location: Perth or Regional, negotiable
• Full Time Position (12 months) with high likelihood of extension

Desert Support Services Pty Ltd (DSS) is committed to achieving outcomes for the Traditional Owners of the Central Desert region of Western Australia. We help our clients use their traditional lands to fulfil their social, cultural, environmental and economic aspirations.

DSS provides a range of services that are geared towards supporting Aboriginal Corporations to achieve a sustainable and independent future, focusing on building capacity by empowering local and regional decision making.

This unique new role is an exceptional opportunity to support the development of new and emerging Aboriginal Ranger Teams across the central desert region of WA. Working closely with colleagues, the role will coordinate project delivery for Ten Deserts Program funded emerging ranger team projects, and the Ngurra Kayanta IPA Consultation project.

The role will support traditional owners get on country and develop plans to look after country. Supported by the DSS team, it’s a hands-on role providing leadership and coordination of on-country activities.

The successful person will:

• work effectively with Aboriginal people to achieve shared goals;
• have well developed project management skills;
• have excellent facilitation and multi-tasking skills;
• ability to plan, coordinate and lead remote area field work;
• show appropriate initiative and work productively with limited supervision; and
• have excellent practical, problem solving, organisational, writing and inter-personal communication skills.

The successful person will be required to travel and work remotely in the field for extended periods of time during the field season (roughly February to November).

We can offer you:

• a flexible working environment, with Working-From-Home arrangements per our policies;
• salary packaging of approximately $15,900 per annum plus an additional $2,650 per annum for meals and accommodation is available;
• generous employment conditions are provided as per our Enterprise Bargaining Agreement, including paid Christmas Shutdown;
• relocation assistance (if applicable);
• regional allowance (if relevant).

How do you apply for this fantastic position that offers an opportunity to work in a progressive, rewarding and hands-on working environment?

Simply:

1. Click on Apply Now to view the Duty Statement (with salary) and the Selection Criteria.
2. Complete a Cover Letter addressing the Selection Criteria provided; and
3. Submit your Resume and Cover Letter in PDF format via the online Application Form.

*Note: Applications will only be accepted when submitted through the Desert Support Services website and when accompanied by a detailed Cover Letter addressing the Selection Criteria.

To understand this opportunity in more detail, contact Kate Crossing or for questions on the application process please contact HR on 09 9425 2099.

All applications will be treated strictly confidential, and an update will be provided to you throughout the recruitment campaign.

Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

A position description is attached.