The Caring for Country Facilitator will play an important role in strengthening Traditional Owner partnerships and supporting Caring for Country and natural resource management initiatives across the region. Guided culturally by the Burdekin Dry Tropics Traditional Owner Management Group, the position works with Traditional Owner partners, including Land and Sea Ranger groups, and contributes to the implementation of NQ Dry Tropics' Reconciliation Action Plan.
Key responsibilities
Building and maintaining trusted relationships with Traditional Owner organisations, Ranger groups and key stakeholders
Supporting Traditional Owner engagement, consultation and regional planning processes
Facilitating meetings, workshops and Caring for Country planning activities
Supporting Traditional Owner groups with relevant funding opportunities
Contributing to Indigenous Participation and Reconciliation Action Plan initiatives
Supporting natural resource management projects and regional delivery programs
Completing project monitoring and reporting requirements
About you
Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills
Comfortable working collaboratively across a range of internal and external stakeholders
Sound judgement, problem-solving capability, initiative and the ability to manage competing priorities within a energetic setting
Experience supporting stakeholder engagement, consultation, funding applications, project delivery or reporting
Current Queensland Driver Licence
Able to undertake occasional travel to rural and remote locations, including overnight stays where required
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person
Formal qualifications in Natural Resource Management or a relevant field are desirable but not essential
About us
NQ Dry Tropics works alongside landholders, Traditional Owners, industry, community groups and government to improve the health, productivity and resilience of the Burdekin Dry Tropics region.
Benefits
Full time, permanent employment
Five weeks annual leave
15% superannuation
Versatile work arrangements where operationally appropriate
Career development prospects
Collaborative and purpose-driven workplace
📌 Caring For Country Facilitator Townsville
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