Kimberley Land Council is seeking an experienced program manager to provide leadership and line management support across ranger and Indigenous Protected Area (IPA) programs in the East Kimberley. Supporting the Paruku, Balanggarra, Gooniyandi and Kija Ranger teams, you will work with Coordinators to strengthen program delivery, build capacity and support the delivery of Indigenous land and sea management programs across the region.

Based in Kununurra, this role combines strategic leadership with on Country support for ranger teams across the East Kimberley. You will work with IPA and Ranger Coordinators to strengthen program delivery, support staff development, build organisational capacity and contribute to the strategic direction of KLC's Land and Sea Management Unit.

Responsibilities

You will bring strong program and team leadership experience, strong organisational and communication skills and a genuine passion for Indigenous Land and Sea Management. You will be confident supporting staff, managing budgets and program delivery and have a drive to spend time on Country supporting staff and community aspirations.

- Provide leadership, mentoring and line management support to IPA and Ranger Coordinators
- Support IPA and Ranger Coordinators to develop and deliver annual work plans
- Build the capability of Coordinators and ranger teams through coaching, mentoring and performance management
- Work collaboratively with Land and Sea Management Unit staff to strengthen program delivery across areas including fire, ecology, carbon,



training and Two-Way Science
- Support program reporting, contract management and compliance with funding and organisational requirements
- Work alongside the Native Title Services Unit to support relationships with Traditional Owners, PBCs and relevant advisory groups
- Contribute to the strategic direction of KLC's Land and Sea Management Unit as a senior team member

Qualifications & Experience

- Demonstrated experience in Indigenous land and sea management, with a proven ability to manage projects alongside and in partnership with Traditional Owners
- Proven leadership and people management experience, ideally across geographically dispersed, cross-cultural and multidisciplinary teams.
- Exceptional oral, interpersonal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with Indigenous communities, staff and stakeholders
- Strong administrative, project management and financial management skills, including budget oversight and reporting.
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team-oriented team environment.
- Willingness to travel independently and camp at times staying in remote areas with limited amenities.

See the position description attached below for further information about this role.

For further information about us, visit our website, klc.org.au

nrmjobs.com.au/job/20030385

📌 Land & Sea Program Manager - East Kimberley (Kununurra)
🏢 Kimberley Land Council
📍 Kununurra