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Our Vision

Country

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 Mission

To work with Yamatji and Marlpa Aboriginal people to pursue:

• Recognition and acceptance of Yamatji and Marlpa culture in country

• A strong future for Yamatji and Marlpa people and country.

Our Values

• Respect: Having regard for people's views and roles, listening to others and treating all with dignity.

• Professionalism: Through teamwork, constructive communication, pursuit of excellence and working efficiently not ideologically.

• Integrity: By being accountable for our actions, maintaining confidentiality and fulfilling our promises.

• Honesty: By keeping our word, being trustworthy and transparent in all dealings.

• Loyalty: By demonstrating strong support for the values of YMAC, our clients, members and colleagues.

• Innovation: Having courage and using solutions-based dialogue to bring about meaningful change.

Position Description

|Position Title: |Ranger Coordinator |

|Reports to (Direct Manager) |Project Coordinator, Land & Sea Management |

|Reports to (Administration Manager): | |

|Direct Reports | |

|Business Unit |Knowledge Partnerships |

|Certified Agreement Classification | |

|Funding Source |AGI - IPA |

|Funding Term |12 months |

|Location |Bidyadanga and Port Hedland |

|Date |July 2015 |

Background

Since 2000 Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation (YMAC) has been supporting the Nyangumarta Traditional Owners in their Native Title claim. Part A of the claim was successfully determined in 2009, while the claim linked to the country shared between the Nyangumarta and the Karajarri was determined in 2013. On 23 April 2015, after several years of consultations, the Commonwealth has officially recognised the dedication of the Nyangumarta Warrarn Indigenous Protected Area (IPA) over more than 28,000 sq km of country extending from the Great Sandy Desert to Eighty Mile Beach. For the Nyangumarta People, this recognition is one more milestone on the path to self-determination, but more work is required in order to enable the Traditional Owners to meet their cultural obligations and aspirations towards their country.

In parallel, a group of 9 Nyangumarta rangers have been undergoing training in Conservation and Land Management (CALM) (Certificate I and II) for the past 18 months. The rangers have now started their Certificate II training program and have already carried out basic work on country (turtle and bird monitoring, ethno-botanical surveys, fencing of a few significant natural and cultural areas) with some support from the Department of Parks and Wildlife (DPaW) and the Indigenous Protected Area (IPA) Program.

For the Nyangumarta land management program to be successful, the rangers need a leader and mentor to develop their capacities, coordinate their activities on the ground and oversee their daily work.

Key Function

The Ranger Coordinator (Nyangumarta) is mainly responsible for providing direction and leadership for an emerging group of Aboriginal rangers in their on-country environmental and cultural management activities. This includes providing mentoring and coaching functions to the rangers and coordinating training activities with the training provider.

Position Responsibilities

|Coordination and guidance |

|Provide daily leadership, coordination and supervision of the Nyangumarta Ranger Group in their land and sea management duties, |

|consistent with the Nyangumarta Warrarn IPA Management Plan |

|Coordinate the design and implementation of the Nyangumarta 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 in the Nyangumarta Warrarn IPA management plan |

|Liaise with existing and potential clients (Department of Parks and Wildlife, pastoral stations, resource companies, etc.) in |

|delivering services in land and sea management |

|Promote responsible work practices to ensure a healthy and safe work environment while on country |

|Report to and liaise with the Nyangumarta Warrarn Aboriginal Corporation, the PBC holding the Native Title rights and interests |

|Assist other groups of Traditional Owners in the Pilbara in articulating their land management aspirations and setting up their own |

|ranger groups |

|Corporate |

|Physical Resources |

|Take care of and responsibility for any physical resources during employment with YMAC including IT, vehicles, equipment and related |

|items |

|Information |

|Ensure confidentiality, respect and professionalism is maintained in all business dealings during employment at YMAC |

|Ensure all relevant business unit information is maintained as directed. |

|Systems & Continuous Improvement Accountabilities |

|Comply with relevant statutory and YMAC corporate systems, policies and procedures |

|Strive for continuous improvement by identifying and implementing better ways to complete tasks |

|Show a proactive approach to problem solving and continuous organisational change |

|Safety Accountabilities |

|Adhere to health and safety policies and procedures to ensure that corporate, and legislative requirements for the organisation are met|

|Environmental |

|Comply with policy and procedures initiatives to improve environmental efficiency will be based on the principles of reduce, reuse and |

|recycle. |

Selection Criteria

Your application must address each of the selection criteria by providing detailed information about your qualifications, experience and skills as they relate to each one.

Essential:

- Qualification(s) in Conservation and Land Management or related field (NRM or environmental studies)

- 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

- 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

- Strong organisational skills

Desired:

- Minimum of Certificate IV in Conservation and Land Management

- 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

- Demonstrated experience in project administration and finance management

- Experience in developing funding proposals

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

- Personal drive and integrity

- Strong understanding of Aboriginal cultures and heritage

- Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety legislation and requirements

Women and Traditional Owners of the region are strongly encouraged to apply.

Agreed

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Employee

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Direct Manager

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Chief Executive Officer

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