About Mimal

Mimal Land Management is focused on bringing benefits to country and culture for the Dalabon, Rembarrnga and Mayili landowners and people in south central Arnhem Land.

The Mimal Land Management area sits at the geographic centre of Arnhem Land, about 250km east from Katherine. It covers an area that’s nearly as big as Kakadu National Park.

The main communities and homelands in the area include Bulman, Weemol and Barrapunta (Emu Springs). About 300 people reside in Bulman and Weemol, which is located 312km north east of Katherine on the Central Arnhem Highway.

Our country is a living landscape – our culture, heritage, laws and language are linked to the land.

Position Overview

The Learning on Country Coordinator will be based at Weemol Ranger Base in Arnhem Land, Northern Territory. The Coordinator will play a critical role in implementing Mimal Land Management Aboriginal Corporation’s land management strategies on behalf of Traditional Owners.

The primary focus of the role is to coordinate and facilitate the Learning on Country program, a culturally relevant, school-based initiative that integrates Indigenous land management and cultural activities into the Australian curriculum.

About You

This is a unique opportunity to undertake meaningful work, combined with personal growth and self-discovery. The following is a summary of some of the skills and experience, the successful candidate will need to demonstrate:

• Demonstrated understanding and respect for Indigenous culture, land management practices, and the principles of cultural appropriateness in education.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities, preferably in a land management or education-related role.
• Having a background understanding or ability to learn endangered Indigenous languages.
• Knowledge of the Australian curriculum and its integration with field-based experiential learning.
• Experience in facilitating learning experiences for young people, particularly Indigenous students.

The Benefits

There are a multitude of benefits to this opportunity including:

• Cultural Immersion
• Meaningful Work and Enrichment
• Outdoor Lifestyle
• Collaborative Environment
• Personal Growth
• Healthy Lifestyle
• Tranquility and Serenity

An attractive reward package:

A salary in the range of $90k-$101k + 12.5% Superannuation, 6 weeks Annual Leave (plus Public Holidays), accommodation and utilities paid during remote living and relocation allowance.

Contract term is 2 years.

Interested?

To express your interest and receive a copy of the Full Position Description, please hit the Apply Now button, to submit your application.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Tim O'Brien who is managing the recruitment process for this role, via email: [email protected], using the subject line: Learning on Country Coordinator - Mimal Land Management - Bulman Weemol enquiry via EthicalJobs, or call: 0473 570023.