At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and mentor the Nyangbul Land and Sea program and Ranger team.
- Company: Join a community-focused organisation dedicated to land and sea management.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, superannuation, and salary sacrifice benefits.
- Other info: Aboriginal identified position; we encourage Aboriginal applicants to apply.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by protecting land, culture, and community.
- Qualifications: Experience in mentoring, land management, and strong cultural understanding.
The predicted salary is between 110000 - 110000 $ per year.
As the Nyangbul Land and Sea Manager, you will lead the day-to-day delivery of the Land and Sea program and provide guidance and support to the Ranger team. A major focus of this position is mentoring and developing Rangers - building their skills, confidence and capability and creating opportunities for Rangers to grow within their roles.
Key responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate the Nyangbul Land and Sea program and Ranger team
- Supervise, support and mentor Rangers through strong, culturally appropriate leadership
- Build Ranger capability through on-the-job mentoring, training and development
- Plan and coordinate Ranger projects, field activities, work schedules and priorities
- Support the delivery of Caring for Country, cultural and environmental land and sea management activities
- Work closely with Elders, Traditional Owners, members and the broader Aboriginal community
- Maintain strong relationships with government agencies, funding bodies, contractors and community partners
- Manage program budgets, funding requirements, project deliverables and reporting
- Identify opportunities for new projects, partnerships, funding and employment pathways
- Ensure field activities are appropriately planned, resourced and undertaken safely
About you
- Demonstrated experience leading, supervising or mentoring staff, Rangers or community-based teams
- Experience in land management, natural resource management, conservation, Ranger programs or a related area
- Strong understanding of Aboriginal culture, community and connection to Country
- Ability to mentor and develop Rangers with different levels of experience and capability
- Strong planning, coordination and organisational skills
- Ability to build respectful relationships with Elders, Traditional Owners, community and external stakeholders
- Experience coordinating projects, budgets, funding deliverables and reporting
- Sound understanding of workplace health and safety, particularly in field-based environments
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Current driver's licence and ability to hold a National Police Check and WWCC
$110,000 per annum base salary
Superannuation
Salary sacrifice benefits
Opportunity to lead and further develop the Nyangbul Land and Sea program
A leadership role with a strong focus on mentoring and developing Aboriginal Rangers
The opportunity to work on Country and contribute to protecting land, culture and community
Opportunity to build partnerships and create future opportunities for the Ranger team
This is an Aboriginal identified position. Aboriginality is a genuine occupational requirement of the role. Jali LALC strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal people who have the cultural knowledge, community understanding and leadership capability to support the Nyangbul Land and Sea program and its Rangers.
Nyangbul Land and Sea Manager in Byron Bay employer: Abundance HR
Jali LALC is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to lead the Nyangbul Land and Sea program while fostering the growth of Aboriginal Rangers. With a strong emphasis on mentoring and cultural leadership, employees benefit from a supportive work culture that values community connection and personal development. This role not only allows you to work on Country but also empowers you to make a meaningful impact in protecting land, culture, and community.
