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 solid 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

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