Indigenous Ranger Coordinator | Ngalurrtju (Women's Team)

About AWC:

AWC is a pragmatic global conservation leader restoring landscapes and providing hope for Australian wildlife. Guided by science AWC delivers measurable conservation impacts at scale to secure the future of our most endangered species.

At AWC we are inspired by the unparalleled richness of Australias wildlife and we are united by our determination to protect its unique animals and landscapes. It is our mission to effectively conserve all Australian wildlife and habitats and our vision is for a world where Australias biodiversity is valued and effectively conserved by an engaged community.

The delivery of AWCs mission is highly reliant on all AWC working collaboratively with each other as a cohesive engaged collaborative high performing group guided by strong effective leaders.

AWCs work is guided by the following values. At AWC we are:

• Accountable taking ownership of our actions and outcomes
• Informed working together to acquire and apply evidence knowledge and experience
• Respectful demonstrating care recognition and integrity
• Dedicated committed to delivering effective outcomes with resilience and tenacity
• Innovative applying creative thinking for effective solutions
• Sustainable delivering long-term financial and ecological viability.

About the role:

AWC has partnered with Traditional Owners of the Ngalurrtju Aboriginal Land Trust Northern Territory (formerly Mt Wedge Station) north-west of Alice Springs. The partnership project aims to deliver effective conservation across the vast 323128 ha Ngalurrtju Aboriginal Land Trust by applying AWCs approach to conservation alongside strong engagement with Traditional Owners in planning and through direct employment of Indigenous Rangers to deliver the conservation program.

An established Steering Committee of Anmatyerr Warlpiri and Luritja Traditional Owners guides management activities and endorses the program to ensure they align with the partnerships mission of working two-ways to protect country and culture.

The Indigenous Ranger Coordinator is an exciting new position within the team that will assist in establishing a small team of Rangers to be employed on a casual basis to undertake works achieve the objectives of the Ngalurrtju Conservation Science and Land Management Program. The Indigenous Ranger Coordinator will work closely with the Ngalurrtju Operations Manager to develop and implement a works program for the Womens Ranger team. The Indigenous Ranger Coordinator will provide day-to-day planning and coordination of the Ranger Team and actively support the growth and development of an engaged skilled and empowered Womens Ranger Team.

To succeed in this role you will need to be passionate about the effective conservation of Australian biodiversity and committed to mentoring and training Ngalurrtju Traditional Owners specifically Women to be meaningfully engaged in protecting their country and culture.

Key relationships of this role include:

• Ngalurrtju Reference Group (Traditional Owner Representatives)
• Ngalurrtju Operations and Science team
• Central Land Council
• AWC Indigenous Rangers

Critical competencies:

1. Cultural awareness: knowledge of and interest in Australian First Nations culture and a strong willingness to work in a cross-cultural workplace.
2. A passion for conservation: knowledge of and strong interest in Australian ecology and conservation issues particularly in relation to the arid and semi-arid regions.
3. Working with people: willingness and ability to lead a small team and work independently without supervision.
4. Getting things done: demonstrated planning and organisational skills including an ability to prioritise and execute multiple tasks in an efficient manner.
5. Practical skills: ability to perform a wide range of practical tasks (e.g. building construction fencing engine maintenance machinery operation) and routine repairs and maintenance; ability to operate a 4WD vehicle safely in difficult conditions.
6. Resourcefulness: ability to improvise and problem-solve developing practical solutions with limited resources.
7. Land management: knowledge and experience in practical land management programs: fire management weed control feral animal control and threatened species management.
8. Living in the bush: previous experience and ability to work and live in a rural or remote area; ability to supervise teams in geographically diverse locations.
9. Information Technology: basic computer skills including Word Excel Web browser and Email.
10. Willingness to travel.

Qualifications:

Formal qualifications in a relevant discipline (e.g. ecology conservation land management or community development) would be an advantage however is less important than cultural awareness and experience working with remote First Nations communities and a good track record of delivering on-ground results.

Licenses Certificates and/or Training:

1. Valid manual drivers license (4WD experience essential)
2. Senior first aid certificate (remote certification highly desirable).

PLEASE NOTE: This role is initially offered as a 12-month fixed-term full-time contract with the possibility for an extension or permanency. The role is based in Alice Springs with regular trips to Ngalurrtju (2.5hr drive) where basic on-site accommodation is available.

To view the detailed position description for this role click here: Indigenous Ranger Coordinator Ngalurrtju (Womens Team)

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Applications:To submit an application click Apply and follow the prompts to complete an online application form. Your application must include CV and covering letter briefly addressing the critical competencies listed in the detailed job description attachment.

Please note:

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AWC is a welcoming and inclusive organisation that invites individuals from diverse backgrounds such as those who identify as First Nations and Torres Strait Islander individuals with disabilities the LGBTIQA community neurodivergent individuals and those from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds to apply for the opportunity. AWC values and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels comfortable to be themselves and where a range of perspectives cultures and voices are respected and recognised as a key part to the success of AWC. To be eligible for consideration applicants must also have the right to live and work in Australia.