• Position: Yindjibarndi Ranger Coordinator
• Reports To: General Manager – Yindjibarndi Culture & Heritage
• Award/Classification: WA Community Service Award (L8); $119,700 p.a. + Allowances + Superannuation
• Location: Ganalili Centre, Ieramugadu (Roebourne) WA; Regular field travel required
• Employment Status: Full-time, 12-month fixed term contract; Renewal option subject to funding

Yindjibarndi Vision

Through Yindjibarndi Nation, we are harnessing our culture, lore and resources and working together for a better future.

Yindjibarndi Nation’s mission is to deliver lasting solutions to the challenges our community faces. In partnership with other Yindjibarndi entities and stakeholders, we work strategically across three focus areas - community, culture and commerce - to help our people prosper into the future.

Position Purpose

The Yindjibarndi Ranger Coordinator oversees the successful delivery of the Ranger Program in adherence to the Yindjibarndi mission and cultural protocols that guide our on-country work.

This leadership role is responsible for the integration of Program activities with Yindjibarndi priorities, community expectations, financial commitments and organisational protocols.

Coordinating regular community engagement activities and actively communicating/collaborating with partner organisations, NGOs and government agencies will be key performance measures.

The mandatory development of safety-first workplace culture and a willingness to build Yindjibarndi capacity in all aspects of the Ranger Program are expected outcomes of the role.

Job Description

Operations:

• Supervise and direct Ranger Program activities, in line with approved work plans, ensuring that high-level delegation responsibility is taken by all employees for the maintenance and safekeeping of Program assets, equipment and resources.
• Ensure provision of all essential plant & equipment, access to cultural knowledge and information, and any necessary inductions or work health and safety briefings.
• Work with the team to create and maintain on-country biodiversity protections through sustainable, two-way science practices, drawing on Juluwarlu/Elders’ knowledge.
• Coordinate approved on-country research by Rangers.

Administration:

• Ensure effective day-to-day administrative management of the Ranger Program, including approval of rosters, timesheets, payments, receipt management, purchasing, scheduled vehicle and equipment maintenance and stocktaking of equipment & supplies.
• Manage the operational budget for the Ranger Program and supplementary project/stakeholder budgets as necessary.

• Develop internal and external reporting on the Program, design and implement on-ground monitoring and evaluation with clear repeatable steps.
• Develop a safe, sustainable team rostering system that maximises on-country activities and a Ranger presence for looking after country.

• Manage the operational budget for the Ranger Program

Training & Development:

• Mentor Ranger performance to develop their personal and professional skills, leadership abilities and work ethic, including on-the-job training and developing their capacity and confidence to move into more senior roles over time.
• Proactively contribute to development and establishment of an Yindjibarndi women’s Ranger Program.

Collaboration:

• Manage and maintain relationships with community, government and non-government stakeholders to the benefit of the Ranger Program and the Yindjibarndi community.
• Actively support organisational events and programming as required (including supporting on-country cultural induction programming as necessary), represent the Ranger Program at meetings as required, and in broader industry forums and events.
• Logistical support for the ongoing Yindjibarndi Indigenous Protected Area (IPA) consultation and planning initiatives.

Confidentiality & Cultural Protocols:

• Work with Juluwarlu Aboriginal Corporation and Yindjibarndi elders to ensure appropriate knowledge and advice is available to Rangers and that activities are overseen by the appropriate cultural knowledge-holders, and uphold an agreement and relationship with Juluwarlu to ensure that knowledge is used appropriately, protected and recorded.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria:

• Dedicated interest in Aboriginal-led natural and cultural resource management
• Experience in managing small teams and/or coordinating natural and cultural resource management projects (ideally within Indigenous organisations)
• Understanding of Aboriginal social and cultural contexts in remote Western Australia, with a commitment to community empowerment, training, and development
• Ability to work safely and independently with minimal supervision in remote areas, staying focused, positive, and organised in challenging environments
• Ability and willingness to undertake physical labour, outdoors and in adverse weather conditions, as well as handle a variety of plant and animal specimens, chemicals and equipment, within workplace health and safety guidelines.
• Working knowledge of/experience in usage of computer systems, information technology and communications equipment
• Developed written and oral communication skills
• Well-developed interpersonal and leadership skills

Desirable Criteria:

• Qualifications or equivalent experience in Landcare, including fire management, weed control, feral animal management, biodiversity monitoring, or similar
• 4WD training and experience
• A working knowledge of/previous experience in emergency management principles and practices, and fire hazard assessment
• A working knowledge of/previous experience with Aboriginal land rights, native title determination and Indigenous Protected Areas
• Previous experience working for and with a First Nations community and/or an Aboriginal ranger program
• Previous experience working in a remote Aboriginal community context

Mandatory Qualifications

• Current ‘C’ class driver’s license
• National Police Certificate
• Working with Children Check
• First Aid Certificate

Take this opportunity to join a dedicated team that is helping shape the future of Yindjibarndi Country, culture, and community for generations to come. We look forward to receiving your application!

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