GKB Impact is a dynamic non-profit organisation dedicated to driving positive change across the Gnaala Karla Booja region. We work across a range of community development initiatives, from heritage preservation to environmental conservation and business development programs. Our passionate team is committed to making a tangible difference in the lives of Gnaala Karla Booja members, and the broader Aboriginal community.

An exciting opportunity for a full-time fixed term contract (with possibility of extension based on approved funding) position as Program Manager – Noongar Land Fund, has become available. Reporting to the CEO you will manage the Noongar Land Fund prescribed program, including the creation of a Healthy Country Plan, identification of capacity building and training programs for existing and new teams, supervision of consultants, identification, creation and implementation of commercial land management opportunities including, but not limited to, land management across the Noongar Land Estate, local government land management and state government land management. The position will have one direct report, who will primarily be responsible for increasing the collaboration between existing Aboriginal ranger and land care groups across the region.

Essential Criteria

· Experience working with Traditional Owners to build effective and culturally sensitive relationships based on mutual respect. Noongar experience preferred.

· Tertiary qualifications in project management, land management, environmental management, or similar.

· Highly developed experience in building and maintaining stakeholder relationships.

· High level of experience in procurement.

· High level of experience in financial management.

· High level of experience in preparing quotations.

· High level of experience in planning and managing projects.

· Demonstrated experience in managing staff.

· Demonstrated high level of customer service.

· Drivers’ license.

· Experience in working effectively in a collaborative culturally diverse team.

Desirable

· Currently have membership, or the ability to gain membership, with the Gnaala Karla Booja Aboriginal Corporation.

Diversity

To enhance our workforce diversity and support Aboriginal employment, as well as to better meet the needs of our clients and stakeholders, under Section 51 of the Equal Employment Opportunity Act 1984, Aboriginal peoples are encouraged to apply and identify themselves as being of Aboriginal descent.

What we offer

· Competitive salary and various employee benefits, including five weeks annual leave and an additional 10 days of Noongar Cultural Leave

· Salary sacrificing benefits of up to $15,900 per year, plus an additional meals and entertainment option as well as a technology option

· Flexible work arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance

· Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in your local community

· Join a values-driven, supportive and collaborative team environment

Learn more about us here: https://gkbimpact.com.au/

If you're excited to contribute your skills and expertise to our programs, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to take the first step towards an engaging and rewarding role at GKB Impact.