Coordinator, Aboriginal Ranger Program

A FIXED-TERM, FULL-TIME POSITION (UNTIL 30 JUNE 2025), BASED IN KENSINGTON

APPLICATIONS CLOSE AT MIDDAY ON WEDNESDAY, 19 OCTOBER 2022

PSCA, Level 6, $103,966 - $114,590 p.a. plus 10.5% Superannuation. Aboriginality is preferred for this position (refer Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA), as amended).

Job Description

Under limited guidance, this position is responsible for implementing the Western Australian Government’s Aboriginal Ranger Program (ARP) by:

  • Leading the ARP Team to achieve project objectives within designated timeframes.

  • Facilitating partnerships with government, Aboriginal groups, and other interest groupsto develop projects and partnerships to provide meaningful Aboriginal ranger opportunities and fulfill traditional owner cultural heritage management aspirations.

  • Overseeing the development, monitoring, and reporting of ARP funding contracts to ensure they meet government financial and procurement requirements.

  • Developing and reviewing policies, strategies, and procedures that support the delivery of the ARP and provide mechanisms to improve the program.

For the full role description, detailed responsibilities and a full list of selection criteria, please download a pdf of the Job Description.

For more job-related information: Please contact Mr Luke Bentley on (08) 92199941, or for further information about the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions please visit www.dbca.wa.gov.au.

Northern Land Council: Monitoring and Evaluation Project Officer

The Northern Land Council (NLC) is looking for a committed and skilled individual with qualifications and/or equivalent experience in social science, social research, community development or project management.

The NLC was established under the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act in 1976, to assist Aboriginal people in the Top End of the Northern Territory to acquire and manage their traditional lands, waters and seas.

The role

The Community Planning and Development (CP&D) program supports Aboriginal groups to negotiate, plan, fund and undertake their own development projects using an empowerment-based model.

The CP&D Monitoring and Evaluation Officer is responsible for monitoring, evaluating and providing guidance to continually improve the CP&D Program. They will work with groups to support negotiations, develop strategic plans and use income from land use agreements to achieve lasting social, cultural and economic benefits, and will be responsible for monitoring, evaluating and providing guidance to continually improve the CP&D Program.

How to apply

A full Position Description may be obtained by clicking on this vacancy on the NLC website https://jobs.nlc.org.au/ .

All applications are to be received through the jobs website – this will ensure that you are submitting a full application for this position. The NLC website also provides information about the recruitment process. If you are having any problems submitting your application please contact the NLC on 08 8920 5140.

Applications must address all essential skills and experience set out in the Position Description.

Contact Officer: Sarah Rennie 0477 880 282.

Applications Close: Sunday, 16 October.