About the Organisation:

Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation (YMAC) is the Native Title Representative Body (NTRB), delivering native title and other services across the Pilbara, Mid West, Murchison and Gascoyne regions of Western Australia. YMAC is run by a First Nations board of directors, representing several native title groups, each of whom have their own language, culture, traditions and protocols.

YMAC services include native title claim and future act representation; heritage services; executive office, community, and economic development assistance; land administration, and natural resource management support.

Country is our mother, our provider and keeper of our cultural belongings. Culture and Country go together. You can’t have one without the other.

Our Vision:

Through connection to Country, Aboriginal people pursue and achieve economic, social, and cultural goals and aspirations with strength and confidence.

Our Mission:

For current and future generations, we work with and for Australian Aboriginal people to protect rights and manage Country and opportunities.

About the Role:

YMAC’s Research, Country and Culture Services (RC&CS) team provides Research, Heritage, Social Surrounds and Land & Sea Management services to PBC’s and Traditional Owners in the management of their Country and Culture. YMAC’s RC&CS is a skilled and coordinated team of archaeologists, anthropologists, environmental scientists, land and sea management specialists, ranger coordinators, managers and administrators who contribute to the ongoing empowerment of our clients – Aboriginal communities and organisations throughout the Yamatji and Pilbara regions.

YMAC is currently seeking a full time (75 hours a fortnight) Ranger Coordinator to be based in Denham (Shark Bay) on a fixed term contract until 30 June 2026. The Ranger Coordinator is primarily responsible for providing direction and leadership for a group of Aboriginal rangers in their on-country environmental and cultural management activities. This includes providing mentoring and coaching functions to the rangers and coordinating training activities with the training provider.

About You:

The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role, an understanding of cultural sensitivities, excellent communication skills (written and verbal) along with strong organisational and time management skills.

Your position responsibilities will include but will not be limited to:

Provide daily leadership, coordination and supervision of the Malgana Ranger Group in their land and sea management duties, consistent with the Malgana aspirations for Country.

Coordinate the design and implementation of the Malgana ranger annual work plans for the protection and promotion of the natural and cultural heritage

Support and develop the ranger group in their formal and on-the-job training activities

Coordinate and manage the ranger group budget and fee for service opportunities to gradually ensure full time employment of all rangers on the team

Integrate traditional ecological knowledge with modern land and sea management practice, for the long-term conservation and promotion of natural and cultural values identified by Malgana Aboriginal Corporation

Liaise with existing and potential clients (Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, Federal Department, pastoral stations, resource companies, etc.) in delivering services in land and sea management; and

Promote responsible work practices to ensure a healthy and safe work environment while on country

What YMAC Offers

YMAC believes in providing a safe and supportive working environment, and the best way to do that is to ensure our employees are well-looked after. YMAC provides the following in addition to your standard employee experience:

Salary Packaging

Annual CPI increases

Flexible working arrangements:

Working from home arrangements

Extra weeks’ paid leave over end of year shutdown

Cultural Leave for First Nations employees

Annual Wellness & Uniform Allowance

Paid Parental Leave

If you’d like to know more, our Enterprise Agreement can be found here.

Selection Criteria

Essential.

Qualification(s) in Conservation and Land Management or related field (NRM or environmental studies), or relevant equivalent experience

Current manual driver’s licence

Demonstrated experience and confidence in working with Aboriginal communities and/or coordinating on-ground natural, cultural or agricultural resource management projects, preferably with Indigenous organisations and/or in arid and remote regions of Australia

Experience in working independently with minimal supervision in a remote area and demonstrated capacity to remain focused, positive and organised in a challenging work environment (Desirable)

Demonstrated experience in project administration and finance management (Desirable)

Experience in developing funding proposals (Desirable)

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Personal drive and integrity

Demonstrated ability to work effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal people

Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills

Ability and desire to work on country, often after hours and away from home for extended periods

Ability to encourage staff to exchange views and resolve problems

Ability to manage staff with empathy and understanding

Knowledge

Strong understanding of Aboriginal cultures and heritage

Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety legislation and requirements

How to Apply:

Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and values inclusion and diversity in all forms including, but not limited to: genders, cultural backgrounds, LGBTQ+, disability & neurodiversity. We strongly encourage First Nations candidates to apply.

To apply for this role, which has a generous range of benefits including: salary packaging; flexible working arrangements; and, but not limited to, an extra week's paid leave over Christmas shutdown, please submit your CV and cover letter addressing the above selection criteria via Seek.

A current National Police Clearance is required prior to commencement of employment with YMAC.

Applications for this position close on Saturday 21 June 2025, however applications will be reviewed as they are received.

If you have any questions relating to this opportunity, please call the People & Development Team on (08) 9268 7000 or email careers@ymac.org.au.