Yellow Crazy Ant Field Coordinator

3 weeks ago


Cairns City, Queensland, Australia Abriculture Pty Ltd Full time
About Us

Abriculture Pty Ltd is a pioneering organization that brings together intellectual minds with a shared vision to address modern ecology, sustainability, and global food security challenges. Our team combines tribal ecological knowledge (TEK) with western science in a culturally sensitive manner, identifying projects and organizations where tribal knowledge can benefit both land and people. We co-operatively share our knowledge, experience, and education to unite contrasting cultural pathways and customs into a holistic land management model.

We currently manage a number of fee-for-service contracts in biosecurity, cultural heritage, climate change ecology, and biocultural management.

About the Role

The Yellow Crazy Ant Field Coordinator will be responsible for managing all aspects of the Yellow Crazy Ant Eradication Program, coordinating the team in the field, managing health and safety aspects, communicating with project partners and Abriculture managers, maintaining vehicles and equipment, preparing work schedules, and overseeing the training of new recruits.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced conservation professional to join our team and contribute to the success of our program.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement strategic business plans to achieve organizational goals
  • Identify potential opportunities for innovation and improving the efficiency and effectiveness of operations
  • Ensure the completion and submission of timesheets, invoices, etc. to the Financial Officer in a timely manner
  • Develop and manage budgets for delegated projects
  • Negotiate contracts for Ranger services
  • Assist in identifying and securing grant funding in collaboration with the CEO
  • Manage the insurance and registration of vehicles, trailers, boats, etc.
  • Procure equipment and resources, purchases relating to Ranger projects
  • High standard of reporting, communication, and advice to internal and external stakeholders
  • Network and develop a rapport with partners and stakeholders
  • Establish a reputation for reliability and trust across the spectrum of stakeholders
  • Understand, interpret, administer, and comply with relevant legislation and policies applicable to the functions within an Indigenous Ranger unit
  • Know the organization's Cultural heritage and Keeping Place procedures in relation to the recording and storing of artefacts and knowledge
  • Comply with all safe work procedures relating to machinery and tools and labelling and storage of hazardous substances
  • Adhere to the WH&S requirements on sites
  • Manage all staff and volunteers to minimize/eliminate risk
  • Ensure the completion of Risk Assessments for Ranger activities and projects
  • Manage the Rangers, ranger projects, and achieve the outcomes in the Management Plan
  • Supervise, motivate, develop, and support work teams and individual employees within the unit
  • Identify Ranger needs and implement solutions, including training and legal certifications
  • Attend/participate in job-related conferences & training resulting in some travelling & overnight stays
  • Maintain skills in various computer software programs applied to specific tasks
Requirements
  • Minimum Certificate III in conservation and land management, or a Bachelor's in equivalent with an additional 3-5 years of practical skills
  • Desirable to have Training and Employment qualification or willing to get one
  • Current motor vehicle driver's license
  • Experience working on country in a similar position for 3-5 years
  • Knowledge, understanding, and respect for the traditions, land, and its inhabitants
  • Proven experience leading a team of at least 4 rangers, including mentoring junior staff and improving professional outcomes of Indigenous Rangers
  • Proven experience maintaining the WHS requirements
  • Proven experience maintaining inventory and maintaining equipment/tools
  • Proven experience in grant writing, project management, and budget management
  • Proven experience in leading a team of workers to complete tasks in the required time frame
  • Experience presenting information to a group of peers, confident in their skills and knowledge
  • Media skills would be advantageous as you will be required to be present as a representative of the Abriculture Rangers
  • Proven experience in biosecurity, weed, and pest management
  • Proven experience in seed collection and propagation
  • Proven experience in plant nursery maintenance and management
What We Offer
  • Working with a diverse team
  • Plenty of outdoor fieldwork
  • Use of iPhone, laptop, and company ute


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