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    The document provides a job description for a Ranger Coordinator position with Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa (KJ), a Martu-controlled organization. The position involves leading and coordinating one of KJ's five Indigenous ranger teams to undertake land management activities according to government funding requirements. Key responsibilities include developing work plans, providing leadership, mentoring rangers, ensuring safety procedures, and reporting on outcomes. The position requires strong interpersonal and team management skills to work closely with the Martu rangers and integrate traditional ecological knowledge with contemporary practices. Relevant qualifications, remote work experience, communication skills, and the ability to live in a remote community are preferred. Housing and vehicles are provided, and the salary

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    The document provides a job description for a Ranger Coordinator position with Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa (KJ), a Martu-controlled organization. The position involves leading and coordinating one of KJ's five Indigenous ranger teams to undertake land management activities according to government funding requirements. Key responsibilities include developing work plans, providing leadership, mentoring rangers, ensuring safety procedures, and reporting on outcomes. The position requires strong interpersonal and team management skills to work closely with the Martu rangers and integrate traditional ecological knowledge with contemporary practices. Relevant qualifications, remote work experience, communication skills, and the ability to live in a remote community are preferred. Housing and vehicles are provided, and the salary

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    The document provides a job description for a Ranger Coordinator position with Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa (KJ), a Martu-controlled organization. The position involves leading and coordinating one of KJ's five Indigenous ranger teams to undertake land management activities according to government funding requirements. Key responsibilities include developing work plans, providing leadership, mentoring rangers, ensuring safety procedures, and reporting on outcomes. The position requires strong interpersonal and team management skills to work closely with the Martu rangers and integrate traditional ecological knowledge with contemporary practices. Relevant qualifications, remote work experience, communication skills, and the ability to live in a remote community are preferred. Housing and vehicles are provided, and the salary

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    Job Description

    Ranger Coordinator
    Background
    Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa (KJ) is a Martu controlled organisation that is working to
    build strong, sustainable communities founded on Martu culture and land.
    KJ operates five Indigenous ranger teams as part of its land management
    program. The broader program aims to realise Martu aspirations for getting
    back to their traditional country, passing on their knowledge and culture to
    younger generations and to actively work on country to make it healthy.
    The ranger teams are generally funded by the Australian Governments
    Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and
    Communities (SEWPAC) under the Working on Country (WoC) Program.
    Funding has been approved till 30 June 2018 after which it is expected that
    funding will be on-going.
    The WoC Program aims to provide environmental and employment outcomes
    by engaging local Indigenous communities to manage their country.
    Each permanent ranger team has a mix of full-time and part-time Indigenous
    ranger positions with a total of 6 - 8 equivalent full time positions each
    (including the ranger coordinator position).
    We are currently in the process of seeking additional contracts that potentially
    will allow the expansion of the program to establish additional ranger teams.
    Objectives
    This position has the following key objectives till June 2018:
    1. Provide leadership and co-ordination of a core group of permanent
    Martu employees to undertake Land Management Duties consistent
    with the Working On Country funding requirements;
    2. Integrating traditional ecological knowledge with contemporary NRM
    practice to manage the natural and cultural values identified in the
    Healthy Country Plan;
    3. Provide mentoring, support and inspiration to the Ranger Team and the
    broader Martu workforce seeking opportunity within the ranger
    program;
    4. Promote responsible work practices to ensure a healthy and safe work
    environment both on country and in the community.

    Kalyuku Ninti Puntuku Ngurra Limited ABN: 73 136 673 893 trading as Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa,
    PO Box 504, Newman, WA 6753, Tel 08 9175 9700

    Job Description: Ranger Coordinator

    Role
    The Martu Ranger coordinators are exciting and important positions that are
    pivotal in KJs land programs.
    The positions have the following roles:
    1. Development and management of a ranger team. This includes
    development of work plans including schedules for training, field trips
    and other activities;
    2. Providing leadership, mentoring and support for the rangers;
    3. Facilitating the integration of traditional ecological knowledge
    with contemporary NRM practice in on-ground activities;
    4. Ensuring appropriate workplace health and safety procedures are
    followed to provide a safe working environment;
    5. Reporting on program outcomes. As a requirement of the WoC
    funding, six monthly reports are required on progress to date against
    the work plan;
    6. Providing input into the KJs broader programs. This involves
    being involved in broader planning processes and looking for
    opportunities to work collaboratively with other staff, projects and
    activities;
    7. Supporting the overall objectives of Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa;
    8. Other duties as directed.
    Key performance indicators
    The position has the following key performance indicators:
    1. Ability to consistently manage a sustainable and safe work commitment
    in a remote setting;
    2. The level of satisfaction of the Martu rangers and community elders
    with the ranger team;
    3. The number of Martu employed in the ranger team in:
    a. permanent full-time positions;
    b. permanent part-time positions;
    c. casual positions;
    4. Effective delivery of the WOC and other funding requirements.
    Reporting
    The position reports to the Mens Program Manager.

    2.

    Job Description: Ranger Coordinator

    Interaction with other KJ Staff


    KJ operates as a very close team of Martu and non-Martu people who support
    each other in the delivery of programs. Ranger coordinators will interact with
    other staff such as:
    1. Other ranger coordinators and Land Management Program team
    members either through joint projects or team meetings. At times there
    is the opportunity and considerable benefits for ranger teams to
    combine and undertake joint activities;
    2. The Puntura-ya Ninti staff(culture and heritage).This team includes
    people that have worked for many years working with Martu and who
    have access to material on Martu culture and society including an
    archive of audio-visual resources;
    3. The Strategy and Governance staff. This team focuses on strategy
    development. It also manages a leadership program targeting young
    Martu rangers;
    4. Corporate services staff that will assist with processing of payments
    and salaries and the development of relevant policies and procedures;
    5. Management and advisory directors with backgrounds in law, finance,
    business, education and community development and who can help in
    the management and expansion of the program.
    6. Communications and information management staff This team
    focuses on external communications such as newsletters, films,
    reports, website and other cross-cultural education programs.
    Depending on the location of the position, ranger coordinators would
    generally travel into KJs office in Newman at least every 4 to 6 weeks.
    This allows re-provisioning of supplies and the opportunity to meet and
    work with other KJ staff based in Newman.
    Selection Criteria
    People from many backgrounds may be suited to the position if they have the
    talent and aptitude for this type of work.
    The selection criteria include:
    Essential criteria

    Highly developed inter-personal skills are essential to enable the


    capacity to work closely, easily and effectively with an Indigenous
    team. This will involve providing leadership in such a way to foster
    development of the ranger team and its individual members. It will
    require the ability to meld cultural considerations while at the same time
    developing realistic and viable working arrangements for Martu;

    The ability to develop, train and manage a team is essential. This will
    involve challenges beyond those of training a mainstream team. It will
    require alignment of mainstream methods and activities to Martu
    aspirations with consideration to literacy and social constraints;
    3.

    Job Description: Ranger Coordinator

    Qualifications or background in environmental science or outdoor


    education;
    Good communication skills are essential to work closely, easily and
    effectively with other KJ staff and project partners such as DEC, the
    local shire and community councils. The position will also require
    public presentations on the projects activities;

    Good logistical, mechanical and practical skills relevant to NRM


    activities in a remote setting are essential. This may include four wheel
    drive operation and recovery and the ability to operate with limited
    resources at times;

    Self-motivation and the ability to work without supervision are essential;

    The capacity and willingness to live in a remote community and a


    desire to participate in desert life are essential;

    A current drivers licence is essential;

    Police clearances for the following work are also essential.

    Desirable criteria

    Qualifications or background in community development particularly in


    a cross-cultural environment is highly desirable;

    Experience in operating land management activities out of remote or


    arid zone Indigenous communities is highly desirable;

    A willingness and aptitude to learn language is highly desirable;

    Sound administrative, written and computer skills would be an


    advantage.

    Conditions
    Housing is provided with the positions as well as a 4WD vehicle for work use
    only. Successful candidates will need to provide their own vehicle for
    personal use.
    The precise salary and conditions will be negotiated with the successful
    applicants. As an indication:

    Base salary will be from $80,000 - $85,000 dependant on experience,


    plus statutory superannuation;

    KJ has deductible gift recipient (DGR) status. Salary packaging of


    allowable pre-tax earnings can increase the value of ones take home
    salary significantly. Further information can be obtained from
    www.cbb.com.au ;

    10 weeks annual leave. Due to the limitations in the field season,


    annual leave generally has to be taken during the hot summer months.
    Community based positions are encouraged to take 1 2 weeks leave
    during the field season as required.

    4.

    Job Description: Ranger Coordinator

    The position will involve regular work on-country with the Martu rangers during
    the cooler months of April - October. These trips will vary from short periods
    (2-3 days) to sometimes 1-2 weeks depending on, location, the time of year
    and work requirements.

    5.

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