Murujuga Land and Sea Unit Ranger Coordinator
About the business and the role
Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation (MAC) operates an Indigenous ranger program (Murujuga Land and
Sea Unit) based out on the Burrup Peninsula in Dampier, Western Australia. The program delivers a
range of environmental activities using a mixture of traditional knowledge and contemporary science.
The ranger program forms a key part of MAC's growing social, cultural and land management
activities across the Murujuga National Park (Burrup Peninsula) comprising of 4913 ha and the
National Heritage Listed areas within the Burrup Peninsula and surrounding Dampier Archipelago.
Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation
MAC was formed incorporated on 19th April 2006. MAC is the incorporated approved body corporate
for the BMIEA Agreement (Burrup Maitland Industrial Estates Agreement). There are five traditional
groups which make up MAC. They are the Ngarluma, Mardudhunera, Yaburara, Yindjibarndi and
Wong- Goo-Tt-Oo people.
About The Murujuga Land and Sea Unit
The Murujuga National Park is the 100th park in WA and has enormous cultural significance to the
people of Murujuga and experts alike, it commands the attention of researchers and archaeologists
from all over the world and is believed to hold more than 1 million petroglyphs (ancient rock carvings).
The lands are co-managed by MAC and the WA Department of Parks & Wildlife.
The Murujuga Land & Sea Unit (MLSU) began as the Murujuga Ranger Pilot project in 2012. The
Land and Sea Unit was established as an important part of the land and sea management of the
Murujuga National Park and the surrounding National Heritage Listed area.
The MLSU takes cultural advice and guidance through the MAC Circle of Elders (CoE) about how to
culturally manage country and be culturally safe on country.
MLSU is focused on the operational and cultural aspects of managing land and sea country. The
MSLU Strategic Plan (2014) outlines the aims of objectives of the Unit. The Murujuga National Park
Management Plan 78, (2013) and more recently the Murujuga Cultural Management Plan (2016)
guides the annual works program of the MLSU and DPaW joint management agreement.
Goals
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Preserve and manage country through lore, culture and elders traditional knowledge and
merging this with the contemporary DPaW models;
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The continuous building of a viable and sustainable Murujuga Land and Sea Unit
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Educating all visitors about the cultural significance of the Murujuga National Park; and
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Inspiring the younger generations to follow in their footsteps
Protecting, preserving and working on country and culturally managing this significant place provides
a strong purpose and sense of pride within the Rangers and Aboriginal community.
Job tasks and responsibilities
Overall Objectives of the Position (On Country and Sea Country)
1. Working with the traditional owners, elders and Department of Parks and Wildlife
consistent with priorities under the Murujuga National Park Management Plan and
funding requirements;
2. Development and management of the MLSU ranger team: This includes development of
ranger's works program, schedules for training, field trips and various other activities and
projects.
3. Providing leadership, mentoring and support for the rangers;
4. Facilitating the integration of traditional ecological knowledge with contemporary natural
resource management practice(DPaW) necessary to manage the Murujuga National
Park;
5. Oversee appropriate workplace cultural safety and health and safety procedures are
followed to ensure a safe working environment for all;
6. Regularly reporting on all Works Program and Project outcomes to management and
other various stakeholders.
7. Coordinating and or participating in Board meetings, leadership meetings and Circle of
Elders meetings;
8. Assisting MLSU Manager with all MLSU operational planning and deliverables
9. Supporting the overall objectives of Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation and MLSU.
Skills and experience
Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
It is essential that applicants have previous proven experience working with Aboriginal people.
Qualifications
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Natural resource management and or other associated fields, particularly in a crosscultural environment
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Marine certified (Coxswains or higher) and evidence of experience in working on
commercial vessels in survey;
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A current manual driver's licence 4WD experience is essential;
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Working with Children and National Police Clearance
Skills
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Good inter-personal and communication skills to work closely, easily and effectively with
both Indigenous and non-Indigenous stakeholders are essential;
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Sound team management, logistical and practical skills relevant to ranger activities are
highly desirable;
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Sound reporting, administrative and computer skills
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Confidence in liaising with the public, commercial tourism operators, community groups
and government agencies
Experience
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Development, training and managing a team, taking into account both cultural and work
output expectations while developing realistic and viable works program for MLSU
Rangers.
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On country patrols, flora and fauna monitoring activities;
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Marine and vessel logistics, operations and maintenance is highly desirable ;
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Visitor management desirable.
Selection Criteria
Applicants should address the following four (4) criteria demonstrating your knowledge and
experience in these areas. These should be addressed in no more than four (4) pages in total.
1. Demonstrate your Natural resource management and or other relevant associated fields
of work, particularly in a cross-cultural environment. Please describe your experience
in this area?
2. Outline your Marine experience providing any evidence of working on commercial
vessels in survey. Please note your certifications and references in this area.
3. Describe your experience in the development, training and management of a team,
outlining the cultural considerations and work output targets achieved.
4. Describe a difficult scenario when your management style and communication skills were
essential to achieving a successful outcome. What was the scenario and what did
you do?
Job benefits and perks
We strongly encourage Indigenous applicants to apply for this position
Location
The position is located in Dampier, Western Australia.
Hours
8.30 – 5.00 Monday to Friday and rostered weekend patrols/work
The position is full-time and will involve working on country and sea country with the rangers and
other traditional owners.
Remuneration
A remuneration package in the range $85 000 - $90 000 plus super, commensurate with the skills and
experience of the successful applicant, will be negotiated.
The position has generous conditions including, 5 weeks annual leave (after 12 months), and the
opportunity to salary sacrifice up to a set limit, vehicle for transport to and from work.
How to apply
If you are interested in this role visit our website: www.murujuga.org.au and download a full
position description and application pack. Submit your Employee Application form, CV and cover
letter detailing how you meet the above selection criteria to Human Resources: email
[email protected]
Applications close 30 October 2016, however, MAC reserves the right to start the recruitment
process immediately.
PH: 08 9144 4112
Email: [email protected]