Nature Projects Officer

Kimberley Nature Project

$60,000 pro rata + 9.25% superannuation

0.8 FTE with view to 1FTE

Relocation support (up to 2k) negotiable.

5 weeks annual leave including 17.5% loading

Environs Kimberley is seeking a dynamic, highly motivated people-person, who is passionate about natural cultural resource management in the Kimberley. The person will have strong written and oral communication skills, a good understanding of Indigenous caring for country activities and the importance of good engagement. They will have a good knowledge of Northern Australian ecosystems, experience in managing people, and a scientific and/or NCRM background.

Our office is based in Broome and project work will be ongoing within the Dampier Peninsula 80 Mile Beach, Fitzroy and Napier Range regions of the Kimberley, working cooperatively with Indigenous Ranger Groups, Traditional Owners, environment and community groups, landholders and government departments.

Does this sound like you?

Please download the Position Description and Projects Description for more details

See our website for application information.

http://www.environskimberley.org.au/about-environs-kimberley/employment/

About Environs Kimberley

Environs Kimberley is the peak environmental organisation working in the Kimberley. We are an independent non-government organization dedicated to caring for the nature and culture of the Kimberley region of Western Australia. Environs Kimberley has been standing up for the Kimberley since 1996. We are strong advocates for greater protection and more effective management of our unique region.

Environs Kimberley works collaboratively with Traditional Owners, Indigenous communities, landholders and local naturalists to develop natural cultural resource management projects that collate knowledge, raise awareness and actively manage the environment to address threats such as fire, weeds and ferals and protect threatened species and ecological communities. We also manage and support scientific research and monitoring programs on land and sea, and use our expertise to provide and apply sound ecological advice.

We are a valued presence in the local Broome and wider Kimberley community, providing information and resources whilst organising and participating in community events. We continue to promote environmental awareness and sustainability in our community.

EK believes that the Kimberley’s major asset is its magnificent, largely unspoiled natural environment and its diverse cultural integrity, which must be protected. We advocate for responsible development that is locally based, compatible with these special qualities and values and creates a sustainable economic future for a wild and free Kimberley. We are strong advocates of community engagement in government planning for the region and support initiatives that protect the region’s biodiversity and abundance.

Environs Kimberley upholds Aboriginal people’s custodianship of their traditional country and their right to participate in and benefit from decisions made about the region. We have strong links with government, industry and Indigenous groups, and with national, state and regional environment organizations.

Please visit our website www.environskimberley.org.au for more information.

About the Kimberley Nature Project

The Project Officer would be working as a key member of the Kimberley Nature Project, which encompasses Environs Kimberley’s ecological projects. Please download the Projects Description for more information regarding Environs Kimberley Projects and Team Structure.

Applications due 12th January, 2014.

Indigenous Australians are encouraged to apply

Please download the Projects Description for more information regarding Environs Kimberley Projects and Team Structure.

Please download the Position Description for Application information including Selection Criteria, Desirable Skills & Experiences and Key Tasks.

Please ensure that your application includes a cover letter, addresses the Selection Criteria, identifies and describes how you satisfy at least 6 of the Desirable Skills & Experiences and summarises your experience with activities described under Key Tasks.

Send* your application and resume, together with the names of two referees to:

Dr Malcolm Lindsay
Projects Coordinator
Kimberley Nature Project
Environs Kimberley
PO Box 2281
Broome, WA 6725

malcolm@environskimberley.org.au

*Electronic applications are preferred.

Applications due 12th January, 2014.

For further information contact the Project Coordinator(s)

Louise Beames and Dr Malcolm Lindsay - Details at the following website:

http://www.environskimberley.org.au/about-environs-kimberley/employment/