Operations Manager — Bubu & Jalun Division
Jabalbina Yalanji Aboriginal Corporation, Eastern Kuku Yalanji Country

Jabalbina Yalanji Aboriginal Corporation (JYAC) is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead the on-ground delivery of Land and Sea Programs across Eastern Kuku Yalanji Country. This role oversees land-based operations, sea-based activities, and implementation of the Indigenous Management Agreement (IMA) under the National Parks CYPAL agreement and the Indigenous Protected Area (IPA) program.

About the role

Reporting to the Bubu and Jalun Division Manager, you'll lead a middle management team of Bubu & Jalun Coordinators and oversee field teams including Rangers, Project Officers and Cultural Workers. You'll drive program delivery against agreed workplans and KPIs, coordinate resources and logistics, support compliance and reporting, and champion respectful, culturally grounded engagement with Traditional Owners and stakeholders — all in support of Jabalbina's strategic objectives and Traditional Owner leadership.

Key responsibilities
Manage delivery of land and sea management programs against work plans, contracts and legal requirements
Monitor and support Coordinator performance across Land, Sea and National Parks/IMA, IPA programs




Provide leadership and supervision to field teams and the Coordinator group, including performance management and career development
Oversee workplan development, resourcing, logistics and procurement
Oversee WHS compliance and support accurate reporting, including via EKYCIMS
Support and lead Traditional Owner and stakeholder engagement in line with agreed protocols and strategy

What we're looking for
Tertiary qualifications in Conservation and Land Management, or equivalent experience
Open manual driver's licence; Blue Card; ability to obtain a National Police Check
Extensive knowledge of culture and traditional land and sea management, alongside mainstream natural resource management practice
Demonstrated ability to establish, maintain and strengthen respectful relationships with Elders, Traditional Owners, government agencies, landholders and other key stakeholders.
Proven leadership, project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage budgets, workplans and reports
Excellent written and oral communication skills, and sound computer literacy (word processing, email, spreadsheets)

Applications close 9th Oct 2026. For more information, contact Allira.

📌 Operations Manager Mossman
🏢 Jabalbina Yalanji Aboriginal
📍 Mossman