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Capability and Special Projects Manager - Broome

Kimberley Land Council

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Capability & Special Projects Manager oversees the development and delivery of technical services, training and capacity building activities to Indigenous Ranger Groups across the remote Kimberley, to add value to their land and sea management practices.

It works with the Ranger Program Manager to maximise training and professional development opportunities and to develop career pathways that empower Rangers, Ranger Coordinators and IPA Coordinators with increased employment and career opportunities. The team also supports PBC’s and Traditional Owners with specialised technical skills and capability to better manage country.

The role manages a team that works collaboratively and strategically with partner organisations to bring in special projects and expertise into the KLC, and add value to the land and sea management practices in the Kimberley region.

LOCATION and DELIVERY:

The position operates out of Broome KLC office but requires frequent seasonal travel throughout the Kimberley, particularly during the dry season April - September.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Program Management

  • Oversee delivery of the KLC training, technical services, capability development program and other special projects to Kimberley Indigenous Ranger Groups
  • Staff management and support
  • Project management including planning, budgeting, implementation, reporting, monitoring and evaluation
  • Scope and design of new services, positions and projects to meet ranger group development needs, including securing new funding
  • Develop and maintain strong partnerships with diverse stakeholders including Indigenous ranger groups and Traditional Owners, government agencies, training providers, NGO, philanthropic, funding bodies and corporate partners
  • Design and deliver training resources, operational and professional development resources, systems and tools to build skills and capability, and support Indigenous leadership and succession planning
  • Participate in the LSMU Senior Management team to ensure effective everyday operation of the LSMU team, delivery of the KLC and Land & Sea Unit Strategic Plans, and contribute to new or emerging strategic or operational issues

2. Financial

  • Oversee and support team budgets.
  • Contribute to the financial sustainability of the KLC, through appropriate fundraising, in line with organisational prioritise and as directed by the CEO.
  • Ensure compliance with KLC finance policies, procedures and contractual agreements.

3. Occupational Safety and Health

  • Prioritise and manage the continuous improvement of safe working practices, processes and policies across Land and Sea Unit activities
  • Actively contribute to the health and safety of the workplace by adhering to all health and safety policies and procedures

4. Compliance

  • Ensure daily compliance with funding contracts and service delivery, including advice to senior management.
  • Comply with all internal KLC policies and procedures and ensure the team’s adherence
  • Demonstrate an awareness of and commitment to the KLC Vision and its Values.

5. Other

  • Represent the KLC in meetings and through formal presentations with relevant stakeholders,
  • Coordinate and carry out other tasks including administration, management and liaising with stakeholders
  • Participate and assist in KLC and relevant on-country other events as required
  • Other tasks as directed

Salary And Benefits

This position has been identified as a KLC Level EL1.0. Superannuation of 10% and additional salary allowances including district allowance, rental assistance where applicable, salary sacrificing options and 5 weeks’ annual leave.

Please visit our website: https://www.klc.org.au/work-with-us for further details. A copy of the full job description, including selection criteria to be addressed is attached below.

The Kimberley Land Council is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage women and people from culturally diverse, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds to apply.

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