• Location: Norseman
• Term: Permanent position with 6-month probation period
• Full-time: 37.5 hours per week
• Salary: $100,000 - $105,000 per annum depending on experience, plus 11 % super
• Annual Leave: 7 weeks per annum
• Salary packaging: $15,900 plus remote area benefits
• Other benefits; Phone allowance, subsidised housing, relocation expenses, and annual return home air fare.

Ngadju Conservation Aboriginal Corporation is a conservation and land management organisation that protects and conserves Ngadju land and culture; and provides economic opportunities and training for Ngadju youth. Ngadju lands include a large portion of the ecologically rich Great Western Woodlands. The Ngadju Rangers manage the Ngadju Indigenous Protected Area of over 4.4 million hectares.

Ngadju Conservation Aboriginal Corporation is seeking a committed professional to join our team to manage our projects and supervise trainee Ngadju Ranger Coordinators.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide mentoring, supervision, support, and inspiration in the development of a cohesive Ngadju Ranger team including supervision of trainee Ngadju Ranger Coordinators
• Meaningful consultation and engagement with Ngadju and other Traditional Owners 
• Management of Ngadju Ranger training with service providers
• Project management of research projects
• Build productive project partnerships with community, scientific institutions, government agencies, and other organisations
• Supervise workplace health and safety procedures and comply with the WA Work Health and Safety Act 2020 and certification standards, and continuously work to improve WH&S Ngadju Ranger procedures
• Communicate and report on program outcomes, and ensure all reporting requirements of funding contracts are met
• Communicate complex technical information to the Ngadju Rangers and the Ngadju community in a clear, concise and culturally appropriate format
• Oversee Rangers use of the NCAC database and related apps and ensure that field data is recorded  
• Productive and efficient management and administration of finances, human resources, data and assets 
• Work with the CEO to develop and update policies and procedures.
• Assist the CEO with governance

Selection Criteria

• Tertiary Qualifications in natural resource management, or a related discipline
• At least 5 years professional experience in natural resource management or a related discipline
• Experience and confidence in working with Indigenous communities
• Experience in managing small teams, and mentoring staff
• Demonstrated ability to manage research projects
• 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 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to clearly communicate complex information
• Negotiation and community consultation skills including the ability to work as a member of a team
• Literacy with computer programs including Microsoft Office suite, mapping and experience coordinating a database
• Demonstrated experience in efficient administration and willingness to take responsibility for the administration of the Ngadju Ranger project
• Current Class C Driver’s Licence and experience operating 4WD vehicles
• Working with Children Check (WCC) or ability to obtain one. 
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19
• Willingness to be trained as a Drug and Alcohol tester.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply for this position.