Position Type: Full time
Location: Nyul Nyul Country, Western Australia
About Nyul Nyul Country:Nyul Nyul Country is on the Western Coast of the Dampier Peninsula, North of Broome, Western Australia.
The Nyul Nyul IPA has been dedicated over 144,500 ha of land and sea on which Nyul Nyul people have sole native title rights and management influence.
About the Role:The Nyul Nyul Healthy Country Coordinator will be responsible for managing Nyul Nyul stakeholder relationships and Traditional Owner governance as it relates to looking after country, as well as operational implementation and monitoring oversight of the Nyul Nyul Healthy Country and IPA Management Plan 2024 – 2034, in conjunction with the Nyul Nyul Country Operations Plan.
This position will be supported by funding from the IPA program administered by DCEEW and NIAA.
Who We're Looking For:The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for working in Indigenous Land and Sea Management alongside Traditional Owners.
You will be a great communicator and partnership manager, a strategic thinker with strong organisational skills, and experience undertaking on-country programs with Traditional Owners.
People of Nyul Nyul descent are strongly encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities: Support the implementation of the Nyul Nyul Country Plan and IPA Management Plan 2024 – 2034.Coordinate on-country Nyul Nyul work committed through grants and approved research.Be responsible for coordinating the Healthy Country Advisory Committee (HCAC) and enacting their directions on project and organisation priorities.Coordinate with Joint Management Activities.Engage and maintain relationships with Nyul Nyul's current State and Commonwealth stakeholders and seek new potential partners.Act as a key contact for project partners, Nyul Nyul PBC, and Traditional Owners regarding land and sea country matters.Ensure governance and support to the Nyul Nyul Healthy Country Advisory Committee and finalising deliverables on current grants.Support Nyul Nyul to engage in regional projects to support developing Land and Sea Management outcomes.Coordinate and utilise resourcing and staff from the KLC LSMU to undertake on-country work and support the development and capacity building of Nyul Nyul Rangers.Project Implementation: With the HCAC review, consult, submit and implement IPA Annual workplans.
Monitor project progress and budgets.Prepare IPA and project mid-year and annual reports.Plan and facilitate meetings and on-country trips for Traditional Owners.Work to establish appropriate assets including office space to support on-country activities.Other Responsibilities: Maintain compliance with KLC policies, processes, and procedures.Actively contribute to the health and safety of the workplace by adhering to all health and safety policies and procedures.Demonstrate awareness of and commitment to the KLC Vision and its Values.Participate in relevant training and professional development activities.Other tasks as directed.Selection Criteria: Please detail what interests you about the role and the skills, experience and knowledge you think you can bring to the position.Experience in working with Aboriginal organisations in a similar role or qualifications in a related field.Experience or ability to coordinate remote area trips and manage WHS risks.Excellent oral, interpersonal and written communication skills.Demonstrated skills in project management, administering budgets, and providing direction with small teams.Experience in working on conservation and land management programs, and integration of Traditional Knowledge.Essential Requirements: Current driver's licence.Ability and willingness to travel regularly, including ocean-based travel and camping for extended periods (4+ nights).Desirable Requirements: Coxswains Certificate Grade 1 or 2.Contextual understanding of Nyul Nyul or Kimberley Aboriginal cultures, protocols, and issues in relation to caring for country.How to Apply:Click on the "Quick Apply" button.
Upload a copy of your current resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria list.
APPLICATIONS TO BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 5PM FRIDAY, 8 NOVEMBER 2024.
For further information about us, visit our website, www.klc.org.au.
The Kimberley Land Council was formed in 1978 by Kimberley Aboriginal people as a political land rights organisation.
We work with Aboriginal people to secure native title recognition, conduct conservation and land management activities, and develop cultural business enterprises.
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