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.

• 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

• 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.
• Ability to work in field-based and regional locations.
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing is required.

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

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

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