The Organisation The Bidwern Butj Uni is a partnership between Warddeken Land Management Limited (Warddeken) and the Mimal Land Management Aboriginal Corporation (Mimal). The partnership is built on the vision of delivering benefits to Country and to culture for the landowners and people of West and Central Arnhem Land.
Both organisations have strong, holistic ranger programs with each featuring robust, highly valued women's ranger programs. The duties of the Warddeken and Mimal rangers include savannah burning (aerial and ground), monitoring the populations of native animals and culling the populations of invasive species that threaten their numbers, conserving and protecting highly biodiverse regions, and running education sessions to ensure the intergenerational transfer of knowledge.
To support their roles, rangers undertake both accredited and unaccredited training, however, that training is not always fit for purpose. Bidwern Butj Uni aims to develop a comprehensive solution to this issue. Warddeken, in partnership with Mimal, have secured dedicated funds for a five-year program that will address the gap in available and suitable professional development opportunities for rangers. The program intends to trial methods to strengthen adult education and to deliver more effective ranger training across Arnhem Land.
As a Bininj-led program, it will strengthen skills and competencies so that Bininj staff can move from ranger to senior ranger, to project officer and coordination roles, and beyond. This program will then demonstrate to others what is possible when training and development is conducted on Country and in the right way.
Under Bidwern Butj Uni, the program will deliver training to the ranger workforce through on-the-job learning methods that have historically produced the best results.
This will include:
? Learning camps and exchanges with other ranger groups;
? On the job learning in a supportive environment;
? Mentors with one-on-one support to map out the pathway forward for each person; and
? Structured training focussed on developing applied skills.
The Opportunity The Training and Development Officer will report to the Bidwern Butj Uni Program Manager and work alongside the Program Coordinator. This position will be largely Mimal focused, however at times there will need to be coordination with Warddeken. The Training and Development Officer will support the implementation of the initial two-year pilot program and delivery of the 3–5-year plan. This position will also be required to provide quality documentation and reporting and will involve monitoring and adapting the program as it is implemented.
As the program develops it will involve partnership development with a diverse range of people and will often require a face-to-face approach working with traditional landowners, program staff and rangers across the three ranger bases on the Mimal area. The position will require at least one week every month spent at the Mimal ranger base. For the rest of the month, the Training and Development Officer can operate from Darwin.
Position objectives Support rangers and community members in mapping their training and career pathwaysIdentify individual strengths and interests to develop personalized learning plansProvide advice and recommendations to the Program Manager through monthly activity reportsCollaborate with the Program Coordinator to develop annual training plans for ranger groupsSupport the implementation of the Bidwern Butj Uni Monitoring and Evaluation FrameworkDesign and deliver tailored training sessions using various methods, including learning camps and on-the-job trainingEvaluate training effectiveness and provide recommendations for improvementAssist in organizing learning exchanges with other ranger groupsMaintain accurate training records and prepare reports on training activitiesStakeholder relationships Develop and maintain positive relationships with rangers, traditional landowners, and program staff
Collaborate with training providers and relevant government agencies
Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with Aboriginal communities, corporations and clans to identify and develop future training and development opportunities.
About You You hold a current Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and have extensive knowledge of the Australian Qualifications Framework and may have experience with VETTRAKYou have demonstrated experience consulting and working with Aboriginal people in relation to training activities and resources, and experience delivering tailored training and development activitiesYou have demonstrated experience in designing and delivering both accredited and non-accredited training programs for Indigenous communitiesYou have a strong understanding of adult learning principles and their application in remote contextsYou have exceptional organisational, coordination and administration skillsYou are proactive and self-motivatedYou are strong communicator with experience in community and stakeholder engagementYou have the ability to develop and maintain work plansYou have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholdersYou have a current manual drivers license with experience in off-road 4WD drivingYou have a current ochre cardYou may have experience living and working in a remote Aboriginal communityYou maybe familiar with Northwest Arnhem LandYour Reward Embrace the outdoor classroom with frequent travel to breathtaking locations
Work with a dedicated team making a real impact on environmental education
6 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
Competitive Salary
Salary sacrifice + 12.5% Superannuation
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To discuss this opportunity, or if you have questions, contact Aisla Connolly for a confidential discussion on ******** or [email protected] Please note applications close Wednesday 13 November 2024.