About us

Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa (KJ) is a Martu organisation established in 2005 to look after Martu culture and help build sustainable Martu communities. Martu are the traditional owners of the Martu native title determination and Karlamilyi National Park, spanning three desert bioregions and 15 million hectares. KJ works with Martu to build strong, sustainable communities in a manner that is Martu-focused and recognises and reinforces Martu values.

By supporting Martu livelihoods in remote communities, KJ assists Martu to retain a strong Martu identity, social stability and resilience to the increasing social and development pressures which they face.

KJ’s on Country work provides a foundation for many of KJ’s activities. It provides many Martu families with a major source of income, but also grounds a great deal of Martu engagement, pride and identity. On Country work realises ubiquitous Martu aspirations: getting back to their traditional country, passing on knowledge and culture to younger generations, actively looking after country to make it healthy again and making Martu communities sustainable for the long term.

Cultural considerations determine what work KJ does and how we work. KJ’s activities, administration, governance and program delivery should all be resonant with Martu cultural forms and priorities. Reflecting Martu priorities, the KJ Fire Engagement Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring that Martu cultural knowledge is the shaping force throughout every part of the fire program for the Martu community.

The Role:

Full time - permanent

The Fire Engagement Coordinator will work within the Culture and Country teams along with other KJ staff and will be a key driver for the delivery of the organisations environmental and cultural objectives.

Objective of the role:

- Engage with Martu to develop and implement KJ’s fire strategy ensuring that Martu traditional ecological knowledge is complemented by contemporary natural resource management practices.
- Provide strategic fire related environmental management advice.




- Facilitate fire related planning, training, and on the ground support to KJ staff and teams.
- Promote responsible work practices to ensure a healthy and safe work environment both on-country and in the community.

Specific Functions:

To effectively fulfil this role the Fire Engagement Coordinator will be expected to undertake the following specific duties:

- Consult with elders, TOs and Martu generally to set annual burning priorities and inform the development of KJ’s strategic and annual operational fire plans.
- Develop an annual operational fire management plan for all KJ field teams.
- Review, report and communicate the fire management outcomes.
- Support elders to articulate traditional knowledge about burning practices and promote the intergenerational transfer of knowledge.
- Provide logistical, organisational, motivational and practical support for KJ’s fire related activities and work.
- Develop and deliver resources that assist ranger teams in making fire related natural and cultural resource management decisions.
- Identify and assist with fire related training opportunities relevant to the needs of KJ field teams that build the skills and confidence of Martu.
- Develop relationships with key stakeholders and experts who can inform and support KJ’s fire program, including fire related training and on-country support.
- Coordinate the annual aerial fire management program.
- Report annually on progress against goals and objectives of the Martu Country Plan and the KJ strategic and operational fire plans.
- Contribute to annual reporting against funder outcomes and tracking program expenditure.

What we offer

A unique chance to work alongside Martu on Country, gaining cross-cultural experience and supporting Martu aspirations. Benefits include:

- Competitive salary
- Housing and utilities covered
- Tax-free salary packaging
- Relocation allowance
- Generous leave, personal flight/ travel allowance, and access to career development.

See the Position Description attached below for futher information and selection criteria.

nrmjobs.com.au/job/20030452

📌 Fire Engagement Coordinator (Newman)
🏢 Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa (KJ)
📍 Newman