Ranger Coordinator

Ranger Coordinator

About the Organisation:

Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation (YMAC) is the Native Title Representative Body (NTRB), delivering native title and other services across the Pilbara, Mid West, Murchison and Gascoyne regions of Western Australia. YMAC is run by a First Nations board of directors, representing several native title groups, each of whom have their own language, culture, traditions and protocols.

YMAC services include native title claim and future act representation; heritage services; executive office, community, and economic development assistance; land administration, and natural resource management support.

Country is our mother, our provider and keeper of our cultural belongings. Culture and Country go together. You can’t have one without the other.

Our Vision:

Protecting Country, language and culture, we come together as one, united and strong

Our Purpose:

Walking together we champion rights, Country, language, and culture; provide education and awareness, and create opportunities for a better tomorrow for First Nations peoples.

About the Role:

YMAC’s Research, Country and Culture Services (RC&CS) team provides Research, Heritage, Social Surrounds and Land & Sea Management services to PBC’s and Traditional Owners in the management of their Country and Culture. YMAC’s RC&CS is a skilled and coordinated team of archaeologists, anthropologists, environmental scientists, land and sea management specialists, ranger coordinators, managers and administrators who contribute to the ongoing empowerment of our clients – Aboriginal communities and organisations throughout Baiyungu-Yinnigurrura Country.

YMAC is currently seeking a full-time Ranger Coordinator (75 hours per fortnight) to be based in Carnarvon on a fixed-term contract.

The Ranger Coordinator will be employed by YMAC and work closely with the Baiyungu-Yinnigurrura Community, providing leadership and coordination for the Baiyungu-Yinnigurrura Ranger Program. The primary purpose of the role is to provide direction, supervision and leadership to a team of Baiyungu-Yinnigurrura Rangers undertaking on-Country environmental and cultural land management activities. The role includes mentoring and coaching Rangers to build skills and confidence, supporting day-to-day program delivery, and coordinating training activities with approved training providers to ensure Rangers are supported to achieve required competencies and outcomes.

About You:

The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role, an understanding of cultural sensitivities, excellent communication skills (written and verbal) along with strong organisational and time management skills.

Your position responsibilities will include but will not be limited to:

• Provide daily leadership, coordination and supervision of the Baiyungu-Yinnigurrura Ranger Group in their land and sea management duties, consistent with the Baiyungu-Yinnigurrura aspirations for Country.
• Coordinate the design and implementation of the Baiyungu-Yinnigurrura ranger annual work plans for the protection and promotion of the natural and cultural heritage
• Support and develop the ranger group in their formal and on-the-job training activities
• Coordinate and manage the ranger group budget and fee for service opportunities to gradually ensure full time employment of all rangers on the team
• Integrate traditional ecological knowledge with modern land and sea management practice, for the long-term conservation and promotion of natural and cultural values identified by Nganhurra Thanardi Garrbu Aboriginal Corporation.
• Liaise with existing and potential clients (Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, Federal Department, pastoral stations, resource companies, etc.) in delivering services in land and sea management; and
• Promote responsible work practices to ensure a healthy and safe work environment while on country

What YMAC Offers

YMAC believes in providing a safe and supportive working environment, and the best way to do that is to ensure our employees are well-looked after. YMAC provides the following in addition to your standard employee experience:

• Salary Packaging
• Annual CPI increases
• Flexible working arrangements:
• Working from home arrangements
• Extra weeks’ paid leave over end of year shutdown
• Cultural Leave for First Nations employees
• Annual Wellness & Uniform Allowance
• Paid Parental Leave

If you’d like to know more, our Enterprise Agreement can be found here.

Selection Criteria

Essential

• Qualification(s) in Conservation and Land Management or related field (NRM or environmental studies), or relevant equivalent experience
• Current manual driver’s licence
• Demonstrated experience and confidence in working with Aboriginal communities and/or coordinating on-ground natural, cultural or agricultural resource management projects, preferably with Indigenous organisations and/or in arid and remote regions of Australia
• Experience in working independently with minimal supervision in a remote area and demonstrated capacity to remain focused, positive and organised in a challenging work environment (Desirable)
• Demonstrated experience in project administration and finance management (Desirable)
• Experience in developing funding proposals (Desirable)

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Personal drive and integrity
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal people
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills
• Ability and desire to work on country, often after hours and away from home for extended periods
• Ability to encourage staff to exchange views and resolve problems
• Ability to manage staff with empathy and understanding

Knowledge

• Strong understanding of Aboriginal cultures and heritage
• Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety legislation and requirements

How to Apply:

Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and values inclusion and diversity in all forms including, but not limited to: genders, cultural backgrounds, LGBTQ+, disability & neurodiversity. We strongly encourage First Nations candidates to apply.

The role requires strong cultural authority, the ability to work closely with Traditional Owners, and leadership of Aboriginal rangers on Country. Preference will be given to Baiyungu–Yinnigurrura applicants.

To apply for this role, which has a generous range of benefits including: salary packaging; flexible working arrangements; and, but not limited to, an extra week’s paid leave over Christmas shutdown, please submit your CV and cover letter addressing the above selection criteria via email careers@ymac.org.au.

A current National Police Clearance and Working with Children Check is required prior to commencement of employment with YMAC.

If you have any questions relating to this opportunity, please contact the People & Development Team via email careers@ymac.org.au.