Carpentaria Land Council Aboriginal Corporation (CLCAC) has an exciting new opportunity for a passionate and committed professional to join our organisation. Based in the thriving regional City of Cairns in Far North Queensland, surrounded by lush tropical rainforest and on the doorstep to the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest, this opportunity offers the perfect work-life balance, with travel to the lower Gulf of Carpentaria in outback Queensland.

About us:

Incorporated in April 1984, CLCAC was established in Burketown to represent the rights & interests of Traditional Owners. Our members are drawn from nine language groups whose traditional lands & waters are located in the lower Gulf of Carpentaria. As the recognised Native Title Service Provider for the lower Gulf of Carpentaria region, CLCAC performs statutory functions in accordance with the provisions of the Native Title Act 1993.

An elected Board, representing each of the nine language groups, determines CLCAC’s priorities, setting the strategic goals and objectives and ensuring a strong governance structure is maintained at all times. Our CEO is responsible for the day-to-day management of the operations of the Corporation, ensuring CLCAC is achieving its strategic objectives and the goals of the Corporation, as set by the board, are being met.

CLCAC supports native title, PBC capacity & economic development and land & environment programs over land and waters in the lower Gulf region and incorporating the townships of Moungibi (Burketown), Doomadgee, Normanton, Gregory and Gununa (Mornington Island).

CLCAC Vision:

To be the leader of sustainable indigenous community development in the lower Gulf region where our people are self-determined and empowered to take control of country, culture and their economic future.

CLCAC Values:

• Unity
• Leadership
• Integrity
• Commitment

The Opportunity:

As the Junior Ranger Project Coordinator, you will be working under the direction of the Land and Environment Manager, the Junior Ranger Project Coordinator will play a pivotal role in nurturing the next generation of cultural and environmental stewards by providing educational support and fostering environmental stewardship among youth and junior rangers for the long-term benefit of the Traditional Owners and communities of the Southern Gulf of Carpentaria.

This role involves coordinating activities both in school settings and within the community to promote conservation efforts and cultural heritage preservation.

It is a strong preference of the program funder (National Indigenous Australians Agency) that this position be filled by a First Nations person. Preference will therefore be given to suitably qualified and experienced First Nations applicants.

To succeed in this role you will be someone who:

• Leads by example;
• Finds creative and innovative solutions to solve problems;
• Is resilient and able to adapt in a changing environment;
• Reliable;
• Works well under pressure;
• Committed to goal achievement.

Eligibility / Skills / Qualifications / Experience:

Essential:

• Current Certificate IV Training and Assessment;
• Certificate IV in Project Management, or equivalent
• Strong engagement and collaboration skills, with a track record in partnerships with schools, vocational education and training (VET) providers, ranger groups, Traditional Owners, and local Elders;
• Experience working with youth, particularly in educational or community development contexts;
• Must have a Positive Notice Working with Children Bluecard (WWC);
• Willing to obtain a National Crime Check (NCC); and
• C Class (Manual) driver’s license.

Desirable:

• Tertiary level qualifications in Environmental Resource Management or Education, or equivalent
• Strong understanding of environmental conservation practices and indigenous cultural heritage;
• Identify as a First Nations person;
• Experience in a similar Training Development and HR Support role;
• Strong organisation, communication, and leadership skills;
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team; and
• Passionate about empowering young people and promoting environmental stewardship.

Key Performance Areas:

Success is measured against key performance indicators in the areas of:

• Delivering a culturally relevant school-based facilitated program aimed at linking Australian curriculum subjects with on-Country learning.
• Identifying and establishing relationships with one or more partner schools;
• Identifying suitable students for placement in the program in partnership with schools;
• Implementing Certificate II in Conservation and Ecosystem Management training into the program;
• Having the program ready to be delivered to students in 2025.
• Increasing school attendance, retention, grade progression, and Year 12 completion rates for First Nations students.
• Improving the readiness of First Nations students to transition from school to further education and/or employment and improving linkages between schools and pathways to further education and/or employment.
• Establishing community-based partnerships between schools, VET training providers, ranger groups, Traditional Owners, and local Elders.
• Developing and delivering culturally responsive, integrated and comprehensive curriculum that incorporates First Nations resource management and culture with the regular school curriculum and broader First Nations community goals.
• Utilising the capacity of First Nations students, Traditional Owners, local Elders, and ranger groups to contribute to learning that balances and integrates First Nations environmental knowledge, heritage, and culture within mainstream schooling.

What we offer:

The position is a full-time position and may involve irregular travel throughout the lower Gulf of Carpentaria region:

• Salary Range: $86,242 to $91,390 per annum depending on qualifications and experience
• CLCAC is a Private Benevolent Institution and generous Salary Sacrifice arrangements, and Meal Entertainment Benefit are available
• Generous Leave entitlements including 5 weeks annual leave and up to two weeks paid Christmas shutdown
• Generous Long Service Leave entitlement of 13 weeks after 7 years of continuous service
• On-site Parking

Next steps

We are looking to commence this role as soon as possible in the New Year so don’t delay. Click Apply Now today!

As an Indigenous Corporation, representing the rights and interests of First Nations People, we strongly encourage suitably qualified and experienced First Nations candidates to apply.

Only applicants with the right to work in Australia will be considered for this role.