Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 15th Jul 2024
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The Indigenous Desert Alliance (IDA) is an Indigenous-led, member-based organisation that plays a vital role in keeping the desert connected and strengthening desert ranger programs. The IDA works with its members and partners to ensure that Indigenous rangers are enabled to collaboratively manage the Australian desert and empowered to realise their aspirations for community, culture, and Country.
We work with over 65 ranger groups from across the desert to support in our role ‘Keeping the Desert Connected’ to empower a united voice for the desert.
The Indigenous Land Management sector includes Traditional Owners, Indigenous Rangers and their land management organisations who undertake a wide range of cultural, environmental, and natural resource management activities. In Australia’s desert regions, which includes 22 Indigenous Protected Areas, these activities may include:
Working closely with the Manager Sector Development, the Senior Project Coordinator will help guide the development and growth of Sector Development ILM projects in the desert. This exciting opportunity will proactively work with Traditional Owners, rangers and industry bodies in the desert to develop and implement creative and practical solutions enabling growth in the sector. They will work to ensure that these initiatives are Indigenous-led and aligned with the priorities of Traditional Owners.
The successful applicant will also be required to provide direct supervision to members of the Sector Development team, providing support and direction to ensure sector development activities are aligned to IDA’s strategy.
The position requires a strong commitment to working collaboratively with Indigenous people and community-based organisations. To do so, ideally you would have:
The role will be based in Alice Springs, Adelaide, Perth or another agreed regional town and the successful applicant will be required to undertake periods of remote travel into the desert.
A detailed duty statement is available by contacting [email protected] using the subject line: Sector Development - Senior Project Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs.
The IDA reserves the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications for the role. Our recruitment and selection process include a variety of assessment methods that may encompass reference checks and verification of working rights in Australia.
The IDA is committed to safeguarding vulnerable people. You will be required to undergo a screening process on appointment.
The IDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds including Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander people, physical ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and family background.
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