Job Description

The Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation is a Registered Aboriginal Party (RAP) appointed under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 (Vic.). We represent the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Traditional Owners of Melbourne and the Greater Melbourne region and take outstanding pride in our responsibility for protecting and managing Aboriginal cultural heritage objects and places on Wurundjeri Country.

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The Corporation provides a range of cultural services, including environmental land management, cross-cultural education, traditional Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremonies, research, and cultural consultations.

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The Narrap Unit

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The Narrap Unit is the dedicated Caring for Country unit of WWCHAC. The unit incorporates two distinct but connected programs – the Ranger Program and the Water Program – and centres itself on asserting and maintaining Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung cultural rights and responsibilities of protecting and caring for Country. The unit also creates opportunities for Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and other First Nations people to have culturally meaningful, secure work that supports professional development and the continued management of country.

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The Role - Narrap Ranger (Location: Healesville/Craigieburn)

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The Ranger Program is focused on delivering Country restoration and management work - healing Country guides our program. Through our skilled and experienced team, the Ranger Program embeds Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Country management principles and practices in Natural Resource Management (NRM). We work with an array of different clients including state government agencies and water corporations, LGAs, non-profits and the private sector. Importantly, our Ranger Program includes a path for First Nations people to develop careers in the environmental management.

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Key Responsibilities





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- Work as part of a team to manage a range of environmental and natural resources, including:
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- Restoration and regeneration of landscapes, including planting and environmental weed control
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- Monitoring fauna and flora habitats ahead of land management activities
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- Track maintenance and fire track slashing and clearing
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- Works reporting
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- Delivery of the Narrap Unit Fire program
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- Take direction from Crew Leaders to ensure high-quality work on Country.
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- Ensure management are informed of any barriers faced to delivering work.
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- Adhere to all OHS processes and procedures required.
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- Assist in mentoring Narrap Ranger trainees.
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- Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with the Wurundjeri Elders, Wurundjeri staff and other stakeholders as required to perform your role.
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- Advocate for Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung rights and interests as Traditional Owners and act as a role model for the Wurundjeri Corporation in all that you do.
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Skills, Qualifications and Experience

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- Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management
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- Chemcert or ACUP
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- Current Victorian Drivers Licence (and transportation) and ability to operate four-wheel drive vehicle
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- Construction OHS Induction card (White/Red Card)
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- Chainsaw Level 1. Operate and Maintain Chainsaws (desirable)
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- Ability to operate four-wheel drive vehicle
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- High-level communication,



written and customer service skills
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- Able to identify indigenous and exotic flora species
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- Knowledge of best practice environmental standards for both workplace and residential settings
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- Demonstrated strong track record in Conservation/Land Management, preferable within Victoria
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- A high level of knowledge and experience in environmental and natural resource management techniques, including herbicide applications using knapsacks and high-volume rig equipment, hand weeding, woody weed removal, revegetation works, brush cutting and GPS mapping
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- Reasonable knowledge and appreciation of Aboriginal cultures and matters, including cultural safety and social issues
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- Comfortable to work in all weather conditions, depending on the tasks required
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- Comfortable with the demanding physical requirements of the role
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- Working With Children Check
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- National Police Check
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- Right to work in Australia without restriction
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Benefits of Working at Wurundjeri Corporation

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- Cultural alignment: Work with like-minded people to support and develop the Wurundjeri Community and Corporation and ensure the ongoing protection of Wurundjeri Heritage.
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- Collaborative culture: Work with a forward-thinking, diverse team that values your insights.
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- Growth culture: We invest in your development through career pathways, mentorship and training.
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- Top-tier benefits: Competitive salary and work-life balance perks that make a difference.
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- Make an impact: Be part of something bigger and help shape the services we deliver.
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- Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits, with the prospect to earn tax-free income.
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- Free onsite parking.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

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📌 Narrap Ranger (Victoria)
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