Project Coordinator, Land & Sea ManagementApplication Closing Date: December 1, 2024About 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.
About the Role: YMAC is currently seeking a full time Project Coordinator to join the Land & Sea Management team to be based in one of our offices in Geraldton or Perth on a permanent contract. The Project Coordinator will assist the Land & Sea Management Program Manager in providing direction and leadership for Indigenous land and sea management on the traditional lands of YMAC's clients. This includes supervising existing ranger projects, identifying funding opportunities and engaging with prospective clients to develop and run new projects.
About You: The ideal candidate will have qualifications and/or experience in conservation and land management, natural resources management or relevant field, demonstrated experience and confidence with working with Aboriginal communities, and/or coordinating on-the-ground natural, cultural or agricultural resource management projects, preferably with Indigenous organisations and/or in arid and remote regions of Australia.
Your Responsibilities: Provide daily leadership, coordination and supervision of the ranger projects operated by YMAC, consistent with the contractual obligations of each project.Coordinate the design and implementation of ranger annual work plans for the protection and promotion of the natural and cultural heritage.Support and develop ranger groups in their formal and on-the-job training activities.Coordinate and manage the budgets and fee for service opportunities to gradually ensure full time employment of all rangers on the various teams.Integrate traditional ecological knowledge with modern land and sea management practice, for the long-term conservation and promotion of natural and cultural values.Liaise with existing and potential clients in delivering services in land and sea management.Promote responsible work practices to ensure a healthy and safe work environment while on country.Provide accurate and timely project activity reports as directed by the Program Manager.Provide administrative, financial and logistical support to the various ranger projects operated by YMAC.Identify and develop funding applications.Occasionally provide advice on specific environmental matters, as directed by the Program Manager.Report to and liaise with the Native Title parties involved in the program.What YMAC Offers: Salary PackagingAnnual CPI increasesFlexible working arrangementsExtra weeks' paid leave over end of year shutdownCultural Leave for First Nations employeesSelection Criteria: Qualification(s) in Conservation and Land Management or related field (NRM, environmental studies, anthropology, nature-based tourism), or relevant equivalent experienceDemonstrated experience and confidence in working with Aboriginal communities and/or coordinating on-ground natural, cultural or agricultural resource management projectsDemonstrated experience in project managementDemonstrated leadership and mentoring skillsAbility and desire to occasionally travel away from home and work on Country for extended periodsStrong organisational skillsExperience in working independently with minimal supervisionDemonstrated experience in finance managementExcellent verbal and written communication skillsPersonal drive and integrityStrong understanding of Aboriginal cultures and heritageKnowledge of Occupational Health & Safety legislation and requirementsHow to Apply: To apply for this role, please submit your CV and cover letter addressing the above selection criteria via Seek. A current National Police Clearance is required prior to commencement of employment with YMAC. Applications for this position close on Sunday 1 December 2024, however applications will be reviewed as they are received.
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