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September 17, 2024
Larrakia Nation
Coconut Grove
Rangers (Indigenous identified positions)
Eligibility
These are Affirmative Measures – First Nations applicants only positions .
The filling of this vacancy is intended to constitute an Affirmative Measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975. To be eligible to apply under the Affirmative Measures Initiative, applicants must:
Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status before being appointed to the role.
About the program
Larrakia Rangers are funded through a mixture of grant funding and fee-for-service activities to undertake a variety of environmental monitoring and management activities on Larrakia traditional country.
Larrakia Rangers are substantially funded by the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation.
The future of the program is based on a greater emphasis on fee-for-service activities, which will require a more commercially resilient structure.
Larrakia Rangers also have an important role in training community members interested in land and sea management using both traditional and modern ecological knowledge systems.
Benefits and perks
Conditions of employment covered by the Larrakia Nation Aboriginal Corporation Enterprise Agreement 2018. Salary range starting at $33.25 per hour. Option to salary package a maximum of $15,899 from your gross salary each year; 5 weeks pro rata annual leave per year; and a 35-hour week. We have a dedicated employee assistance program and excellent training and development opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
OBJECTIVE: As a member of a team, undertake works in natural and cultural resource management on Larrakia traditional country whilst at the same time gaining formal qualifications and experience.
To apply for this role, please click the 'apply now' button and upload your resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria. To be eligible for consideration you must supply current copies of your Drivers licence, Working with Children check, National Police check and provide proof of your COVID-19 Vaccination status. Direct applications made to LNAC staff will not be accepted.
Applications close 1 October 2024
These are Affirmative Measures – First Nations applicants only positions .
The filling of this vacancy is intended to constitute an Affirmative Measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975. To be eligible to apply under the Affirmative Measures Initiative, applicants must:
- be an Aboriginal person and/or a Torres Strait Islander person
- identify as an Aboriginal person and/or a Torres Strait Islander person, and
- be accepted by their community as being and Aboriginal and/or a Torres Strait Islander person
Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status before being appointed to the role.
About the program
Larrakia Rangers are funded through a mixture of grant funding and fee-for-service activities to undertake a variety of environmental monitoring and management activities on Larrakia traditional country.
Larrakia Rangers are substantially funded by the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation.
The future of the program is based on a greater emphasis on fee-for-service activities, which will require a more commercially resilient structure.
Larrakia Rangers also have an important role in training community members interested in land and sea management using both traditional and modern ecological knowledge systems.
Benefits and perks
Conditions of employment covered by the Larrakia Nation Aboriginal Corporation Enterprise Agreement 2018. Salary range starting at $33.25 per hour. Option to salary package a maximum of $15,899 from your gross salary each year; 5 weeks pro rata annual leave per year; and a 35-hour week. We have a dedicated employee assistance program and excellent training and development opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
OBJECTIVE: As a member of a team, undertake works in natural and cultural resource management on Larrakia traditional country whilst at the same time gaining formal qualifications and experience.
- Undertake land management and related activities as directed by management and/or supervisory staff, and other duties relevant to the Rangers program such as cleaning, maintenance or administrative duties, etc.
- Work effectively with other staff and partners;
- Be punctual, reliable and maintain a neat and tidy appearance;
- Continuously improve qualifications and skills through work practices, training, on the job performance and to widen skills base and range of experience;
- Ensure work is done in accordance with WHS regulations specifically in dealing with hazardous chemicals and manual handling;
- Ensure equipment is used and maintained at industry standards;
- Other position related duties as requested by the Program Manager; and
- Maintain respect for Larrakia people and traditional country.
- Identify as Indigenous
- Understanding of cultural protocols, together with a willingness to work respectfully in accordance with Larrakia and other Indigenous culture
- Ability and willingness to undertake physical labour, outdoors and in adverse weather conditions, on/around water, as well as handling a variety of plants and animals, power tools, chemicals and the like, within workplace health and safety guidelines
- Certificate II or III in Conservation and Land Management or other relevant qualifications and experience
- Ability and willingness to follow instructions, work both supervised and unsupervised in line with standard policies and procedures
- Ability to maintain a neat appearance, good health and match industry standards while working in a difficult and challenging tropical environment
- Agree to undertake ad-hoc drug and alcohol test to satisfy program’s contractual requirements
- Ability to maintain a neat appearance, good health and match industry standards while working in a difficult and challenging tropical environment
- NT Drivers Licence (C Class) or ability and willingness to obtain
- Identify as Larrakia
- Coxswain qualification and land and see mapping tools and techniques, including GIS and i Tracker experience.
- Experience with weed management
To apply for this role, please click the 'apply now' button and upload your resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria. To be eligible for consideration you must supply current copies of your Drivers licence, Working with Children check, National Police check and provide proof of your COVID-19 Vaccination status. Direct applications made to LNAC staff will not be accepted.
Applications close 1 October 2024
We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available
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