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Ngadju Conservation Aboriginal Corporation is seeking a dynamic individual to join our team to coordinate a Ngadju Women Rangers Project.

Ngadju Conservation Aboriginal Corporation is a conservation and land management organisation that aims to protect and conserve Ngadju land and culture; and provide economic opportunities and training for Ngadju youth. Ngadju lands include a large portion of the ecologically rich Great Western Woodlands.

This is an exciting opportunity to both develop and implement a Ngadju women’s program. The successful candidate will coordinate a team of young Ngadju women and work closely with Elders in the community. The project scope includes protection and maintenance of cultural sites; enhancement of cultural values; native plant and animal management; seed collection; weed, feral and fire management; and community engagement.

Essential criteria

• Experience and/or qualification(s) in Natural Resource Management, Botany, or other related field
• Demonstrated experience and confidence in working with Indigenous communities, managing small teams and coordinating on-ground natural and cultural resource management projects
• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of Indigenous social and cultural challenges and willingness to commit to community empowerment, training and development
• Experience in working independently with minimal supervision and demonstrated capacity to remain focused, positive and organised in a challenging work environment 
• Demonstrated experience in work planning and ability to meet deadlines
• Good communication, negotiation and community consultation skills including ability to work as a member of a team
• Literacy with computer programs including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Outlook and proven experience coordinating a database
• Experience with on country use of technology for monitoring and reporting
• Demonstrated skills in efficient administration and willingness to complete administrative tasks as required
• Current Class C Driver’s Licence and experience operating 4WD vehicles
• Working with Children Check (WCC) or ability to obtain one. 
• National Police clearance or ability to obtain one

Desirable

• Botanical skills and qualifications 

Location and Contract

This is a full-time position until June 30, 2022 and may be renewed dependent on funding. The position is based at the Ngadju Ranger base in Norseman.

If you have skills and a background in environmental services or natural resources and have experience working with Indigenous people, please apply for this position. 

For an application pack please email Jodie Rowell at [email protected], using the subject line: Ranger Coordinator, Ngadju Women’s Project enquiry via EthicalJobs.