Ranger Manager

Ranger Manager

About us

Live and work in the beautiful surrounds of World Heritage listed Kakadu National Park. Just 2.5hrs drive from Darwin.

Qualifications & experience

• Experience working in a leadership role in an Indigenous ranger program
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively in cross-cultural environments
• Good organisational and communication skills
• Flexibility to adapt to emerging, unplanned issues
• Conservation and Land Management or Cultural Heritage or other relevant qualifications
• Minimum 5 years experience in a similar position

Tasks & responsibilities

• Continue the delivery of the Djurrubu Ranger Program with a view to securing Indigenous Rangers - Working on Country funding
• Coordinate and oversee the Djurrubu Indigenous Rangers, including development of work programs, schedules for training, field trips and various other activities and projects
• Lead, mentor and support the Djurrubu Indigenous Rangers, including identification of training needs and facilitating training opportunities mentoring, and team development
• Proactively manage, document, monitor and maintain GAC and Djurrubu Indigenous Rangers assets including infrastructure, plant and equipment
• In consultation with other GAC management, identify opportunities for funding, prepare funding proposals, and liaise with government and non-government agencies

Benefits

• 15% superannuation
• Subsidised rent
• 9-day fortnight
• Salary sacrifice available