Land Management Coordinator

Land Management Coordinator

Our Organisation
Nipapanha Community Aboriginal Corporation (NCAC) is responsible for the management of all governance, programs and services at the community of Nipapanha (Nepabunna) in South Australia. Nipapanha is nestled in the picturesque northern Flinders Ranges region, 65km east of Leigh Creek on Adnyamathanha traditional lands. NCAC also manages the 58,000ha Nantawarrina Indigenous Protected Area (IPA) - Australia’s first officially declared IPA.

Background
Integral to the traditional homelands of the Adnyamathanha peoples. Nantawarrina IPA is located in the far northern Flinders Ranges of South Australia between the Gammon Ranges and Flinders Ranges National Parks. It is approximately 10 kilometres east of Nipapanha Community and 70 kilometres east of Leigh Creek.

The Nantawarrina was Australia’s first IPA declared in 1998. Since the inception of the IPA, the Nipapanha Community have implemented land management programs to reduce the population of feral animals, protect natural waterholes, improve fencing, build and utilize community capacity, control erosion, undertake re-vegetation, repair infrastructure and improve water infrastructure.

The Australian Government supports NCAC landowners through the Nantawarrina IPA and Indigenous Ranger Program in the Northern Flinders Ranges of SA (Rangers) Activities. Funding is provided to NCAC to manage these activities, including the protection, conservation and management of environmental and cultural values and threats, natural and cultural resource management, including Indigenous knowledge transfer, and protection of species.

Responsibilities
Coordination Function

• Provide day-to-day coordination and on-ground supervision of the Indigenous Rangers, trainee rangers, and admin support positions in undertaking natural and cultural resource management activities in accordance with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) categories II, IV, V & V protected areas, the agreed Plan of Management, and the Yarta Warndu Ngarlpurla Nguthandha ‘Our Community Caring for Good Country’ 2013 - 2023 Healthy Country Plan;
• Develop and implement monthly work plans for Rangers and trainees, and provide leadership, motivation and mentoring support to develop their workplace effectiveness and capacity;
• Provide information on Ranger group activities and related matters as required to meet the reporting and contractual requirements of the IPA and Indigenous Rangers activities, including implementing and reporting on the Healthy Country Plan;
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• Oversee resource management as well as the effective and safe management of equipment; and
• Support Budget management relevant to the effective operations of the Indigenous Protected Area / Indigenous Rangers activities , including compliance with funding agreements and internal NCAC procedures and requirements.
• Support the General Manager in broader tasks as reasonably required.

People Development and Management

• Provide leadership and build effective team and teamwork;
• Be an active, positive member of the community;
• Provide support for assessing the training needs of the Indigenous Rangers and assist in sourcing and delivering training appropriate for effective workforce participation in natural and cultural resource management;
• Promote and maintain a safe working environment by developing and implementing appropriate policies and procedures according to legislation outlined in the SA Work, Health and Safety Act 2012; and
• Oversee staff management, including timesheets, performance reviews and leave applications.
• Partnerships, Networks and Relationships Functions
• Actively scanning and identifying additional funding opportunities to supplement, support and develop the IPA and IRP and facilitate sharing the beauty and wonders of Nantiwarrina IPA with others:
• Preparing funding applications for other funding sources that can support the IPA and Ranger planning and implementation;
• Liaise with government departments, non-government agencies, community organizations and suppliers, regional stakeholders and the general public on matters relevant to indigenous land use and management of the region and the requirements of the Nantawarrina IPA/Ranger projects; and
• Build and maintain strong networks with funding bodies, private sector, philanthropic organisations, research partners, conservation groups and other stakeholders who can support IPA and Ranger planning and implement and aid informed decision-making as it relates to the IPA, including addressing traditional owner aspirations and concerns.

Reporting Relationships
This position reports directly to the General Manager to provide the day-to-day coordination and on-ground supervision of the Nantawarrina IPA/Indigenous Rangers project and staff. As part of consultation with traditional owners, the LMC provides bi-monthly reports to the NCAC Board on general IPA business, initiatives, completed activities and any issues arising from IPA/IRP activities. The LMC also provides reports to the NCAC members on IPA/IRP activities as consultation with traditional owners.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum - Certificate ll Conservation and Land Management
• Working with Children Certificate
• Drivers Class C licence
• CFS Basic Firefighter Level
• White Card (WHS)
• Senior First Aid Certificate

It is not the intention of the position description to limit the scope or accountabilities of the position but to highlight the most important aspects of the position. The aspects mentioned above may be altered in accordance with the changing requirements of the role

Selection Criteria 
Essential: 

• Demonstrated cross cultural communication skills and an understanding of issues associated with working in remote and isolated indigenous communities.
• Demonstrated ability in supervising and building a team, resolving conflicts, and developing and implementing work plans to effectively organize resources and monitor performance.
• Understanding of SA Work, Health and Safety legislative requirements and the capacity to apply them in the workplace.
• Competent computer skills, experience with the preparation of a range of reports and the ability to prepare funding submissions to attract additional resources into the projects.
• Possession of a current driver's licence, four-wheel drive experience and a current senior first aid certificate.
• Willingness to live in a remote Aboriginal community.
• Formal qualifications and/or equivalent experience in Conservation and Land Management or related field.
• Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia

How to Apply:

Before applying, please refer to the above position description.

For enquiries please email: gm@nipapanha.com.au

Please include in your appliction:

• A cover letter - a general introduction about you
• Your Current Resume
• A separate document addressing each of the selection criteria
• Conctact Details of at least 3 referees.

Applications will only be recieved via email: cbss@rowepartners.com.au

Applications close: COB Friday the 29th of November 2024.