On Offer

Salary $127,941 per annum + superannuation.

Annual salary increase every year based on CPI.

Salary packaging (up to $15,899 a year, + meal/entertainment benefit of $2,650 a year).

5 weeks annual leave per year + additional leave to over the Christmas shut down period + 17.5% leave loading.

10 days Noongar Cultural Leave per annum.

5 days compassionate leave per occasion.

7 weeks LSL vested after 7 years of service.

Employee Assistance Program.

Section 51. Noongar candidates encouraged to apply.

The role

You will manage the effective operations of the land management program and lead the ranger team to establish, recruit, and train a new ranger team. This will see you lead the implementation of the ranger team operational and business plans.

In addition to leading all the land management staff and ensuring work health and safety requirements are met, you will manage budgets and acquittals.

Location

The position is based in Albany, with regular travel across the Wagyl Kaip Southern Noongar region

Hours

Full time (37.5 hours per week).

About us

The Wagyl Kaip and Southern Noongar people are the Traditional Owners of the Great Southern Region, Western Australia. WKSN AC was formed as a result of the Southwest Native Title Settlement. WKSN AC has been established to assist Wagyl Kaip & Southern Noongar people to maintain, protect, promote and support their culture and manage the land and waters within their country. To learn more about WKSN AC visit https://wagylkaip.org.au/

Key responsibilities:

Reporting to the CEO (and where appropriate in cooperation with the Ranger Coordinator and Senior Ranger):

In cooperation with the Ranger Coordinator and Senior Ranger implement the WKSN AC Ranger Operational and Business Plan

Oversee the establishment of new WKSN AC Ranger depots within its region as required.

Oversee the purchase of land management equipment (including vehicles).

Organise the recruitment of the WKSN AC Ranger Team/s.

Ensure the efficient and safe operations of the Land Management Team.

Supervise the implementation and smooth and safe running of the WKSN AC Junior Ranger Program (in cooperation with the Junior Ranger Program Coordinator).

Manage budget acquittals, implementation of annual plans, invoicing and payment of expenses where appropriate.

Seek and prepare grant funding applications and undertake the necessary reporting and reconciliation requirements.

Ensure the WKSN AC Land Management Team (Ranger Team) is meeting occupational health and safety obligations and standards.

Establish cooperative arrangements with DBCA and other stakeholders (where appropriate) to arrange on country training, land management activities and Noongar cultural site protection.

Ensure all staff work respectfully and effectively with WKSN Elders to ensure Noongar cultural safety for staff and protection of Noongar cultural sites and values.

Implement regular reviews of staffing requirements including supervision and performance management of the WKSN AC Land Management Team (Ranger Team).

Use the WKSN AC Land Management System (training will be provided)

Other duties as required

Selection Criteria:

Essentials

Experience leading a Team working in a land related field such as land or environmental management and/or Aboriginal cultural heritage management.

The ability to be able to communicate respectfully and effectively with a wide range of stakeholders including writing briefings and funding applications and operational plans.

An understanding of Occupational and Health and Safety practices and obligations.

The ability to be able to oversee and lead a Team to safely and efficiently undertake works in semi remote locations.

The ability to be able to use various computer applications (Excel, Word etc) and manage budgets, employees and meet grant funding acquittal obligations.

Problem solving ability and initiative.

TAFE or Tertiary qualifications in a land related field will be highly regarded.

Demonstrated knowledge of, and ability to, engage effectively with the broader WKSN Noongar community and to liaise with government and corporate stakeholders.

Physical requirements
The position may require heavy lifting and working outdoors.

Travel

This position will require travel throughout the Wagyl Kaip Southern Noongar region (including some overnight stays) and some intrastate and interstate travel.

License and other requirements

Current 'C' class driver's licence.

Able to obtain a Working with Children's Check.

Diversity

Under Section 51 of the Equal Employment Opportunity Act 1984, Aboriginality is considered an advantageous criterion. Noongar people are encouraged to apply.

Apply now:

Submit your resume showing your skills and experience and a cover letter letting us know why you would like to join our team.

For queries, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]

Applications close COB Friday 29 August 2025.