Aboriginal Ranger

**Aboriginal Ranger (Program Coordinator) - Identified Position** **-** **(**2401271**)**
- Applications open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people
- An office unlike any other
- Full-time, 2-year fixed term role, starting at $103,908 + 11.5% super

**About the Opportunity**

As part of the City Shaping Program, the Aboriginal Ranger (Program Coordinator) will lead the development and implementation of an Aboriginal Ranger program for the Adelaide Park Lands. Collaborating closely with the Kaurna Yerta Aboriginal Corporation (KYAC) and the Manager, Park Lands and Sustainability, this role will focus on embedding cultural knowledge and practices into Healthy Country Planning processes and operational work plans.

This position is integral to advancing natural and cultural resource management in the Adelaide Park Lands. It combines traditional knowledge with modern practices to achieve positive environmental, cultural, and social outcomes. The role supports the participation of Rangers of all genders in culturally inclusive work practices and fosters collaboration with Aboriginal Community Groups, KYAC, and other stakeholders to ensure the program thrives.

The role is also responsible for fostering partnerships with Aboriginal community groups, key stakeholders, and government and non-government organizations to deliver collaborative outcomes. You will contribute to reconciliation efforts, strengthen cultural leadership within the City, and ensure that cultural and environmental stewardship remains at the heart of the Park Lands' future.

**Eligibility**

Cultural knowledge and lived experience is key in succeeding and delivering this role effectively, therefore it is only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. The filing of this role is intended to constitute a special measure under s 8(1) of the _Racial Discrimination Act 1975_ (Cth), and s 56(2) _Equal Opportunity Act 1984_ (SA).

Please address the eligibility requirement in your cover letter.

CoA demonstrates its ongoing commitment to reconciliation in a number of ways, for more information, please have a look here.

**About You**

To be successful in this role you will have:

- Sound knowledge of Aboriginal culture and connection with Country, or ability to quickly acquire.
- Specific knowledge of the Kaurna community, culture and connection with Country, will be highly regarded.
- Current, best practice knowledge of cultural heritage, conservation land management practices.
- Experience in providing cultural advice and solutions to a range of land management issues, including:

- Managing urban parks.
- Wildlife.
- Karrawirra Pari, wetlands and watercourses.
- Management of invasive plants and animals and restoration of damaged habitats.
- Experience in program development and implementation.
- Experience in providing cultural leadership, advice and solutions on a range of on-ground and cultural resources management issues.
- Experience in communicating with senior management on a range of sensitive issues.

**About Us**

Located in the geographic heart of Kaurna Country, the City of Adelaide celebrates its cultural heritage, unique natural surrounds and structures its footprint in a way that allows it to adapt to the changing needs of the community and a dynamic global landscape. Our focus is on our community’s wellbeing and quality of life - investing in city improvements and on future planning, so we continue to design a liveable city where future generations can continue to live authentic and meaningful lives. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and be a bigger part of our amazing city

The Park Lands, Policy & Sustainability Program establishes clear and integrated policies and plans to shape a well designed, planned and developed City, to protect and enhance our unique Park Lands, and support a welcoming and resilient community that demonstrates environmental leadership.

To find out how a role with City of Adelaide impacts the community, please watch this video here.

At the City of Adelaide, we thrive in an environment that is welcoming, inclusive and safe, and celebrates difference. We value and embrace our diverse perspectives and recognise the value diversity has in fuelling innovation and enabling brilliant experiences for our diverse community.

**For Further Enquiries & How to Apply**

All enquiries regarding this position will remain private and confidential and can be directed to Jared Wilson on 8203 7199.

Please submit a Resume and a Cover Letter expressing the skills, experience and qualities you can bring to this position addressed to Jared Wilson, Acting Manager, Park Lands & Sustainability.

**Applications close at 11.59pm, 9 February 2025.**

Please be advised this is a full-time, 2 year fixed term opportunity with a starting salary at the Level 6 Classification at $103,908 + 11.5% superannuation.
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