About Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation

Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation (MAC) represents the Ngarluma, Yindjibarndi, Mardudhunera, Yaburara and Wong-Goo-Tt-Oo peoples, the recognised Traditional Owners and Custodians of Murujuga.

Murujuga is one of the world's most significant cultural landscapes, home to an extraordinary collection of more than one million ancient petroglyphs that reflect tens of thousands of years of continuous cultural knowledge, tradition and connection to Country. Following its inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List, Murujuga has been recognised as a place of Outstanding Universal Value, celebrating one of the oldest continuing living cultures on Earth.

Governed by a Board of Directors representing each of the five Traditional Owner groups and guided by the Murujuga Circle of Elders, MAC is dedicated to protecting, preserving and sharing the cultural, environmental and spiritual values of Murujuga for future generations.

As a growing Aboriginal Corporation, MAC delivers programs across cultural heritage, ranger services, environmental management, marine conservation, World Heritage stewardship, research and community engagement. Every role at MAC contributes to caring for Country while creating meaningful opportunities for Traditional Owners and the wider community.

Why Join MAC?

Make a meaningful contribution to the future of Murujuga. Working with MAC means being part of an Aboriginal-led organisation where culture, Country and science come together. You’ll work closely with Murujuga Rangers, Traditional Owners and research partners to support environmental monitoring and help build a strong, long-term MAC-led monitoring program.

About The Role The MRAMP Coordinator supports the day-to-day operational delivery of the Murujuga Rock Art Monitoring Program (MRAMP), working in collaboration with the MRAMP Manager and closely with Murujuga Rangers, research partners, government agencies and other stakeholders.

The role coordinates fieldwork, Ranger capability development, program documentation, stakeholder activities and operational reporting, while supporting the transition to a MAC-led long-term monitoring program. The coordinator helps ensure monitoring activities are delivered safely, effectively, culturally appropriately and in accordance with relevant scientific protocols and Traditional Owner guidance.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Operational

- Coordinate the day-to-day operational delivery of MRAMP in collaboration with the MRAMP Manager, working closely with MRAMP Rangers, Curtin University, DWER and relevant delivery partners.
- Coordinate MRAMP fieldwork planning and delivery, including schedules, logistics, personnel availability, travel, site access and equipment, ensuring Ranger input, cultural considerations and relevant safety requirements are incorporated.
- Provide day-to-day guidance and support to MRAMP Rangers and assist the MRAMP Manager with workforce planning, task allocation, performance monitoring and capability development.
- Coordinate Ranger training, certifications, competency records and program documentation required for the safe and effective delivery of MRAMP activities.
- Monitor program actions, deliverables, risks and operational issues; maintain relevant schedules, registers and records; and escalate significant matters to the MRAMP Manager.
- Support MAC’s role in MRAMP governance and stakeholder forums by preparing meeting materials, attending meetings, maintaining action registers and following up agreed actions.
- Assist in the preparation of operational reports, technical summaries, briefings and program updates for presentation to MAC management, the Board and external stakeholders.
- Contribute to the scientific peer-review process for MRAMP research outputs by reviewing documents within the position’s expertise.
- Support the transition to a MAC-led Monitoring Program by coordinating the transfer of operational knowledge, systems, procedures, equipment,



documentation and responsibilities to MAC, while identifying gaps and opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Support routine QA/QC activities for air-quality monitoring equipment, including calibration checks, instrument performance reviews, fault identification, maintenance coordination and escalation of data-quality concerns to the appropriate technical specialist.
- Assist the MRAMP Manager with funding submissions, contract deliverables and partnership proposals by preparing operational information, costs, schedules and supporting documentation.
- Undertake other duties relating to environmental monitoring, reporting and Ranger support as directed by the MRAMP Manager.

Cultural Heritage

- Ensure MRAMP activities are undertaken in accordance with MAC's cultural protocols, Traditional Owner guidance and relevant cultural heritage requirements.
- Incorporate cultural considerations into fieldwork planning, site access, monitoring activities and engagement with researchers, contractors and other delivery partners.
- Support and respect the cultural authority, knowledge and participation of Traditional Owners and Murujuga Rangers in the delivery of MRAMP activities.
- Promote culturally safe and respectful working practices and promptly escalate cultural heritage concerns or issues to the MRAMP Manager and appropriate MAC representatives.

Work Health and Safety

- Comply with MAC’s WHS policies, Safety Management System and applicable legislative and project-specific requirements, incorporating safety into all fieldwork planning, scheduling, logistics and equipment preparation.
- Prepare and review fieldwork plans, risk assessments, secure work procedures and related documentation, confirming personnel have the required training, competencies, licences, inductions and safety equipment.
- Consult with Rangers, researchers, contractors and delivery partners on hazards, risks and controls, and report incidents, near misses and emerging risks while supporting corrective actions.
- Exercise stop-work authority where risks are unacceptable, escalate significant safety matters to the MRAMP Manager and support continuous improvement through reviews, briefings and lessons learned.

Qaulifications

- A relevant tertiary qualification in environmental science, environmental management, natural resource management, conservation, project management or a related discipline; or demonstrated equivalent experience in environmental monitoring or program coordination.
- Current unrestricted Australian driver’s licence.
- Current First Aid certificate, or willingness to obtain.
- Four-wheel-drive, remote-area, marine or field safety qualifications are desirable.
- Relevant WHS training or qualifications are desirable.

Experience

- Demonstrated experience coordinating environmental monitoring, research, natural resource management or similar operational programs.
- Proven ability to plan fieldwork, including scheduling, logistics, personnel, equipment, travel and supporting documentation.
- A track record of working with multidisciplinary teams, researchers, government agencies, contractors and community stakeholders.
- Practical experience supporting, mentoring or coordinating field-based employees, Rangers or community members.
- Ability to maintain project records, action registers, schedules, risk information and reporting requirements.
- Demonstrated capability in preparing operational reports, technical summaries, briefings or stakeholder updates.
- Confidence interpreting or reviewing scientific and technical information.
- Experience working respectfully with Aboriginal people,



Traditional Owners or Indigenous organisations is highly desirable.
- Exposure to remote operations or culturally significant environments is desirable.
- Previous experience with air-quality monitoring instrumentation, environmental monitoring equipment or QA/QC processes is desirable; however, candidates with relevant technical experience and a demonstrated capacity to learn complex monitoring systems will also be considered.

Skills

- Robust planning, organisation and coordination skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
- Sound knowledge of environmental monitoring, fieldwork practices and scientific data-collection requirements.
- Ability to interpret scientific and technical documents and contribute appropriately to the review of MRAMP research outputs.
- Strong written communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, briefings, meeting papers and operational documentation.
- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder-engagement skills, including the ability to build productive relationships across cultural, scientific, government and industry settings.
- Ability to provide clear day-to-day guidance and support to Rangers while recognising the cultural authority and knowledge of Traditional Owners.
- Sound judgement, initiative and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify operational risks and escalate significant matters.
- Understanding of WHS responsibilities associated with field-based environmental monitoring.
- Ability to work independently while remaining accountable to the MRAMP Manager and contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to cultural safety, confidentiality, professional integrity and MAC’s values.

Selection Criteria In the context of the duties and responsibilities of the position, the following selection criteria apply. All criteria are essential unless specified otherwise.

- Relevant tertiary qualifications in environmental science, environmental management, natural resource management, project management or a related discipline, or demonstrated equivalent professional experience.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating the operational delivery of an environmental monitoring, research, natural resource management or comparable program.
- Demonstrated ability to plan and coordinate fieldwork, including personnel, schedules, logistics, equipment, documentation and competing operational priorities.
- Demonstrated experience supporting and developing field-based teams, Rangers or community members through day-to-day guidance, training coordination and capability building.
- Strong written and analytical skills, including experience preparing operational reports and technical summaries and interpreting or reviewing scientific information.
- Demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships with Traditional Owners, researchers, government agencies, contractors and other stakeholders.
- Demonstrated understanding of WHS requirements for field-based work, including hazard identification, risk management, incident reporting and compliance with safety procedures.
- Solid organisational, record-keeping and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently, manage deadlines and appropriately escalate risks and issues.
- Demonstrated cultural awareness and the ability to work respectfully and effectively with Aboriginal people and communities.
- Experience working in environmental monitoring, remote field operations or Indigenous-led land and cultural heritage management - desirable.
- Current unrestricted Australian driver’s licence and willingness to undertake remote fieldwork and travel as required.

How to Apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and how you meet the key selection criteria for the role. This is a Dampier/Karratha-based position, and relocation assistance is available for the successful candidate.

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