Anangu Education and Training Officer

APS 5 - $84,794 - $93,020 per annum plus superannuation
- Parks Australia Division
- Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
- Be accountable to assist in the administration support and coordination of the training function and activities within UKTNP
- Support and assist with maintaining relationships with a range of stakeholders including registered training organisations (RTO) and non-registered training providers to achieve learning and career outcomes for indigenous, non-indigenous APS employees and the indigenous communities associated with UKTNP.

**Affirmative measure employment**
The filling of this vacancy is intended to constitute an affirmative measure under section 8(1) of the 'Racial Discrimination Act 1975'. This vacancy is only available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.

**Who we are**
Australia’s natural and cultural heritage is unique. Our land and seascapes are distinctive, home to plants and animals found nowhere else in the world, and to some of the oldest living cultures on earth. These environments and cultures are an essential part of our national identity, and visitors travel from across the country and the world to experience them. The Director of National Parks (the Director) is responsible for six national parks, the Australian National Botanic Gardens, 58 Australian Marine Parks and the Heard Island and McDonald Islands Marine Reserve established under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. Parks Australia is the federal park agency that supports the Director, and they are a division of the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (the Department). We work to showcase these natural and cultural wonders to the world, demonstrating to all why these places are so special, and inspiring communities to become more invested in their care and future.

Beyond the spinifex sand plains of arid central Australia lies Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park (UKTNP), one of three national parks leased by their Aboriginal owners to the Director, and jointly managed by Traditional Owners and Parks Australia. Parks Australia assists with ongoing management of the park’s natural and cultural heritage. This is an amazing opportunity to work directly with UKTNP staff to support effective management of park business. It’s a great opportunity to learn about Anangu culture and joint management of one of Australia’s most iconic parks.

The Joint Management Team supports Anangu, staff and stakeholders in working together to effectively manage the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. The team builds relationships and understanding to support joint management by developing staff and community to bridge the gap between the APS and community.

For more information about us please visit our website.

**The job**
- Training Program Development
- Organise and oversee culturally appropriate training programs, workshops and training seminars for Anangu
- Collaborate with Mutitjulu community, elders, and other stakeholders ensure training programs align with Park and community needs.
- Training Delivery
- Provide guidance to external RTOs and training facilitators to ensure accredited and non-accredited programs are engaging, effective, and culturally appropriate.
- Provide one on one training and education session to Anangu APS employees and Mala ranger teams members.
- Trainee Support
- Provide support for participants as they progress through training programs
- Provide ongoing training, support and guidance to Anangu APS employees as they commence with the APS and then move into more senior level positions.
- Partnership Development
- Build and maintain partnerships with educational institutions, government agencies, and RTO’s to create training opportunities for Anangu.
- Joint Management /Anangu Engagement teams
- Provide support the Joint Management and Anangu Engagement teams to deliver on-country camps and trips to facilitate intergenerational transfer of knowledge
- Provide logístical support to the Joint Management team to deliver working groups and Board of Management meetings.
- Community Engagement
- Foster positive relationships with community, Traditional Owners, community organisations, and stakeholders to ensure collaboration in training program design and delivery.
- Administrative Duties
- Maintain records of training sessions, attendance, evaluations, and other relevant documents
- Manage training data base including recording individual staff training records, ensuring staff and Mala Rangers and other trainees meet recertification requirements
- Organise accommodation and catering for trainees and trainers where applicable
- Prepare and present reports to stakeholders and managers
- Update, schedule and maintain the annual UKTNP training calendar.

**What you’ll gain from the experience**
An understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and an ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aborig