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The Kimberley Land Council is proud to be one of the top employers for the beautiful Kimberley region of Western Australia.
Working at the KLC means competitive salary, benefits and a supportive working environment that attracts talent from around Australia. The KLC is also proud to support the training and development of Kimberley Aboriginal people into leadership positions.
To find out more about employment conditions at the KLC please read our Enterprise Agreement ⟶
Current vacancies
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ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Balanggarra Ranger Coordinator coordinates the operational delivery of the Balanggarra ranger program. This involves providing strong leadership to a small team of Indigenous rangers to deliver on their annual works plan, as set by Balanggarra traditional owners and guided by a Healthy Country Plan. The works plan is made up of a diverse range of cultural and natural resource management activities, including fire management, threatened and pest species management, preservation of cultural sites, on country trips with senior traditional owners, engagement with the local school and much more. The role also involves staff management and program management.
The position is based in Wyndham and works across Balanggarra country in the Northern Kimberley in Western Australia. Balanggarra land and sea country covers approximately 26.000 km² and comprises stunning tablelands, gorges and ravines, floodplains, estuaries, beaches and so on. The area has a rich biodiversity including large saltwater crocodiles, Gouldian finches, Northern Quolls, Barramundi, Black-footed Rock wallaby and many others. The area is home to the Balanggarra people who have a strong connection to their ancestral land and culture, and today live across a number of communities in the region including Wyndham, Kununurra and Kalumburru.
Who Are We Looking For?
We are looking for a dynamic and resilient individual with proven skills and capacity in Indigenous engagement, land and sea cultural and natural resource management, project management and administration. You will be a natural leader who can build bridges of common understanding within a diverse team and a wide range of external stakeholders.
Please see attached JDF for further information.
APPLICATIONS TO BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 5PM FRIDAY, 31 JANUARY 2025.
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ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Kija Women’s Ranger Coordinator assists the delivery of the Kija ranger program by providing strong leadership to a team of female Indigenous rangers to deliver on their annual works plan, as set by Kija traditional owners. The works plan is made up of a diverse range of cultural and natural resource management activities, including fire management, threatened and pest species management, on country trips with senior traditional owners, engagement with the local school and much more.
The Kija Women’s Ranger Coordinator will take a lead role in growing the capacity of the Kija women rangers and enhancing the traditional owner governance of the program.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR?
We are looking for a dynamic and resilient individual with proven skills and capacity in Indigenous engagement, land and sea cultural and natural resource management, project management and administration.
This position is based in Warmun (Turkey Creek) and works across the Kija country in the East Kimberley in Western Australia.
Please see attached JDF for further information.
APPLICATIONS TO BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 5PM FRIDAY, 14 FEBRUARY 2024
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ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Nyul Nyul Men’s Ranger Coordinator assists the delivery of the Nyul Nyul Ranger Program, by providing strong leadership, effective planning and delivery of the annual work plan. The works plan is made up of a diverse range of cultural and natural resource management activities, including fire management, threatened and pest species management, marine activities, on country trips with senior traditional owners, two-way science with the local school and much more.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR:
We are seeking a dynamic individual with experience in Indigenous engagement, land and sea resource management, and project administration. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader, capable of working both independently and within a small team, while ensuring proper consultation with the Nyul Nyul people.
The Nyul Nyul Men’s Ranger Coordinator position is a long service leave placement of 5/6 months.
Please see attached JDF for further information.
APPLICATIONS TO BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 5PM FRIDAY, 31 JANUARY 2025.
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About the role
This position is a 12-month contract covering a Maternity Leave.
The Ecologist will work with Indigenous ranger groups in the Kimberley to deliver ecology targets established from Healthy Country Plans. The Ecologist will co-design and deliver ecology projects that combine traditional knowledge and contemporary practices, with a particular focus on threatened and culturally important species. The role will be responsible for strategic project design and desktop work, as well as on ground delivery e.g. field surveys in the remote Kimberley.
The Ecologist will work collaboratively to build capacity and empower Indigenous ranger groups to manage their own projects, interpret and use data, and apply adaptive management. They will also facilitate and coordinate knowledge sharing between ranger groups to improve regional ecological outcomes.
This role sits within the Land & Sea Management Unit, and reports to the Ranger Capacity and Development Program Manager. The Ecologist will also need to work collaboratively and build strong relationships with a number of stakeholders including Indigenous corporations, environmental non-government organisations, government, industry and scientific groups.
Location
This position will operate out of the KLC Broome office and requires extensive travel and physically demanding remote fieldwork across the Kimberley for extended periods, particularly during the dry season April - October.
What are we looking for?
• An experienced ecologist who is passionate about working on Traditional Owner-led ecology projects in remote Australia
• A dynamic, highly motivated individual with strong people skills and a can-do attitude, who can work both independently and, in a team,
• Someone with ecological knowledge and experience in Northern and/or arid Australia
• Someone who is passionate about working with communities, empowering Indigenous rangers, training and capacity building
• The right person for the role will have a strong track record in Indigenous co-design practices to deliver ecological projects, while building organisational and individual capacity and capabilityPlease see attached JDF for further information.
APPLICATIONS TO BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 5PM FRIDAY, 17 JANUARY 2025.
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About the Role:
The Strategic Projects Manager works closely with the CEO to develop, grow and lead program and project management for economic development opportunities.
Initially, managing a strategic program of interconnected projects, including proactively supporting the identification and implementation of frameworks, governance and structures related to economic development opportunities in the Kimberley Region and joint venture partnerships.
Supporting implementation of the KLC Strategic Plan, three core Focus Areas:
· Get back Country· Look after Country
· Get control of our Future
The successful candidate will demonstrate an understanding of the issues affecting Kimberley Aboriginal people and an in-depth understanding of the social, cultural and legal issues facing the KLC. They will advocate for Aboriginal peoples’ aspirations for economic participation, setting an agenda for sustainable economic development. Experience in managing complex stakeholder relationships across geographically remote areas and an understanding of managing an Indigenous organisation is highly desirable.
The position operates out of KLC Broome office with travel across the Kimberley.
Please see attached JDF for further information.
APPLICATIONS TO BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 5PM MONDAY, 3 FEBRUARY 2025.
Want to work with us?
If you are interested in applying for any upcoming opportunities at the KLC, please send your resume to hr@klc.org.au.
We reserve the right to commence recruitment proceedings immediately and to close this advertisement early should a suitable candidate be found. The Kimberley Land Council is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage women and people from culturally diverse, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds to apply. You must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or Eligible New Zealand Citizen to apply.
The KLC aims to create a safe and inclusive workplace for everyone, regardless of gender or ethnicity.
Our workplace reflects our community and for that reason we have working arrangements that are flexible, competitive and supportive.
Our Employee Enterprise Agreement features key measures that help us to achieve this goal, such as paid and unpaid parental leave, supportive partner leave, family and domestic violence leave, cultural leave and gender affirmation leave.
The KLC is also proud to offer Indigenous identified roles, creating employment opportunities for Kimberley Aboriginal people across the region.
The KLC is pleased to provide our Workplace Gender Equality Agency Report, which highlights our commitment to inclusivity, diversity and equality.
You can read the full report here ⟶