Yanunijarra Aboriginal Corporation was established to manage the Ngurrara exclusive Native Title in the Great Sandy Desert and the Yi-Martuwarra consent Native Title in the Kimberley region of Western Australia - a combined area of nearly 100,000 square kilometres.
We currently manage the Ngurrara Ranger Program, a consolidated team of eight male and female rangers and two Ranger Coordinators. This team undertakes conservation, cultural, and land management work guided by Traditional Owners and the Steering Committee across both the Ngurrara and Yi-Martuwarra determinations, including within the Warlu Jilajaa Jumu Indigenous Protected Area.
Yanunijarra Aboriginal Corporation is now establishing a new ranger team - the Yi-Martuwarra Rangers - a mostly women-led team dedicated to looking after the Yi-Martuwarra determination and supporting remote communities, with the full backing of the Ngurrara Rangers.
About the role
Key responsibilities include:
* Leading the team - Coordinate the day-to-day operations of the Yi-Martuwarra women Rangers, providing workplace leadership, mentoring, and ongoing support to ensure a safe, positive, and productive team environment.
* Program administration - Oversee daily administration tasks such as managing timesheets, and planning and supervising field-based activities across remote locations.
* Rolling out the two-way science program where the team works closely with schools to take lessons out of the classrooms and into the bush.
* Cultural integrity - Support and ensure that all ranger activities are carried out in accordance with cultural protocols and procedures, with respect for Traditional Owner guidance.
* Remote fieldwork - A strong commitment to remote work is essential. Familiarity with operating 4WD vehicles is desirable, as much of the work takes place in rugged bush locations, including the Great Sandy Desert.
* Experience working with Indigenous land managers, rangers or Indigenous Protected Areas;
* Experience in working independently with minimal supervision in a remote area;
* Actively participate in firefighting planning and support rangers in cultural and prescribed burns.
* Current valid driver's licence, Working with Children's Check (WCC), National Police Clearance or ability to obtain one.
* Experience working with Traditional Owners.
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