Mayala Country is an extensive network of hundreds of islands, reefs and saltwater off the Kimberley Coast for which Mayala people are responsible. Mayala Native Title Holders were recognised as traditional owners through a consent determination on the 4th October 2018. The Mayala Inninalang Aboriginal Corporation (MIAC) RNTBC is the PBC.

About the Role:

The Mayala Healthy Country Coordinator will be responsible for managing Mayala stakeholder relationships and traditional owner governance as it relates to looking after country, as well as operational implementation and monitoring oversight of the Mayala Country Plan and IPA Management Plan 2024 – 2034, in conjunction with the Mayala Country Operations Plan.

This position will be supported by funding from the IPA program Administered by DCEEW and NIAA.

The position will be a KLC Land and Sea Unit (LSMU) Employee and work with the cultural direction of MIAC PBC.

The position will also work closely with the Mayala Marine Park Joint Management Body (JMB) to ensure effective implementation of the marine park ILUA, alignment and collaboration between Mayala marine park operations and other Mayala Land and Sea Management. This may include supporting Mayala’s participation in marine park on country trips.

Who We’re Looking For:

The ideal person in this role will come with a strong passion for working in Indigenous Land and Sea Management alongside Traditional Owners.

You will be a great communicator and partnership manager, strategic thinker with strong organisational skills and experience undertaking on country program with Traditional Owners.

To learn more about Mayala Country, see the Mayala Country Plan and IPA Management Plan 2024 – 2034.

People of Mayala decent are strongly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Support MIAC to implement the Mayala Country Plan and IPA Management Plan 2024 – 2034.
• Coordinate on country Mayala work already committed through grants and approved research
• Be responsible for coordinating the Healthy Country Advisory Committee (HCAC) / members and enacting their directions on project and organisation priorities
• Coordinate with Joint Management Activities
• Engage and maintain relationships with MIAC’s current State and Commonwealth stakeholders and seek new potential partners
• Act as a key contact for project partners, Mayala PBC and Traditional Owners regarding land and sea country matters
• Ensure Governance and support to the Mayala Healthy Country Advisory Committee

And finalising deliverables on current grants, and inclusive of:

• Supporting MIAC to engage in regional projects to support developing Land and Sea Management outcomes, such as ISWAG, Ranger/Healthy Country Forums
• Coordinate and utilise resourcing and staff from the KLC LSMU to undertake on country work and support the development and capacity building of Mayala Rangers

Project Implementation

• With the HCAC review, consult, submit and implement IPA Annual workplans Monitor project progress and budgets (with support of Program manager)
• Prepare IPA and project mid-year and annual reports
• Plan and facilitate meetings and on-country trips for Traditional Owners including co-ordinating hiring of casual rangers and cultural advisors as required
• Work to establish in consultation with the KLC and MIAC appropriate assets including office space to support on country activities

Other

• Maintain compliance with KLC policies, processes and procedures
• Actively contribute to the health and safety of the workplace by adhering to all health and safety policies and procedures
• Demonstrate an awareness of and commitment to the KLC Vision and its Values
• Participate in relevant training and professional development activities
• Other tasks as directed

Selection Criteria:

1. Please detail what interests you about the role and the skills, experience and knowledge you think you can bring to the position.
2. Experience in working with Aboriginal organisations in a similar role, transferable skills, or qualifications in related field.
3. Experience in or ability to coordinate remote area trips with staff and stakeholders and manage WHS risks.
4. Excellent oral, interpersonal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate with a range of audiences.
5. Demonstrated skills in project management, administering budgets, mapping of activities and providing direction with small teams.
6. Experience in working on conservation and land management programs, and integration of Traditional Knowledge.

Essential:

• Current driver’s licence
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly, including ocean-based travel and camping for extended periods (4+ nights)

Desirable:

• Coxwains Certificate Grade 1 or 2.
• Contextual understanding of Mayala (preferred) or Kimberley Aboriginal cultures, protocols and issues in relation to caring for country.

For further information about us, visit our website at klc.org.au.

A position description is attached.