Ranger Supervisor

Choorechillum (Ngadjon-Jii PBC) Aboriginal Corporation | Malanda, QLD

Full-time | Monday to Friday | Fixed-term for an initial six months due to approved funding

Lead meaningful work on Country

Choorechillum (Ngadjon-Jii PBC) Aboriginal Corporation is looking for an experienced Ranger Supervisor to lead and support our Ranger team.

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys working on Country, leading people and delivering practical land management and conservation work.

You will coordinate the day-to-day work of the Ranger team, mentor and support Rangers, and help make sure projects are completed safely and to a high standard.

Why this role?

·         Lead a Ranger team working on Ngadjon-Jii Country and across the Wet Tropics.

·         Deliver practical land management and conservation work.

·         Mentor Rangers and help build skills, confidence and capability.

·         Work with Traditional Owners, community and key stakeholders.

·         Help protect Country, culture, waterways and the environment.

·         Build your leadership and land management experience.

About Choorechillum

Choorechillum (Ngadjon-Jii PBC) Aboriginal Corporation represents the Ngadjon-Jii People on the Atherton Tablelands within the Wet Tropics Region. We work to protect and manage Ngadjon-Jii Country, preserve cultural and natural values and create opportunities for our community.

About the role

This is a full-time position working Monday to Friday and is fixed-term for an initial six months due to approved project funding.

You will lead and support the Ranger team and help plan and deliver on-Country land management and conservation activities, including:

·         Weed management.

·         Revegetation and natural regeneration.

·         Fencing and site preparation.

·         Debris removal.

·         Protecting waterways and wetlands.

·         Other restoration and conservation work.

Key responsibilities

·         Lead, supervise and support the Ranger team.

·         Plan and coordinate daily and weekly work.

·         Deliver land management and conservation activities.

·         Mentor and develop Rangers.

·         Help coordinate projects, resources and priorities.

·         Assist with budgets, reporting, timesheets and project progress.

·         Build positive relationships with Traditional Owners, community and stakeholders.

·         Make sure WHS requirements, policies and procedures are followed.

·         Work closely with the Senior Project Officer.

About you

You will be a practical and supportive leader who enjoys working with people and getting results on the ground. You will ideally have:

·         Experience leading or supervising a Ranger, land management or field-based team.

·         Experience in land management, conservation or environmental work.

·         Good communication and organisation skills.

·         The ability to plan field activities and support team members.

·         Knowledge of WHS requirements.

·         Respect for Aboriginal culture and the ability to work well with Traditional Owners and community.

·         The ability to use, or willingness to learn, GPS, GIS and other technology.

Qualifications & requirements

·         Certificate III, IV or higher in Land Management and Conservation, or relevant experience.

·         Current Driver Licence.

·         Ability to work in field-based and regional locations.

·         Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing is required.

How to apply

Please submit your current resume and a short cover letter outlining your relevant experience. Please include the contact details of at least two recent referees.

Ngadjon-Jii and other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing is required for the successful applicant.

Applications will be reviewed as recieved