Ranger - Yitpi Yartapuultiku (Identified Role)

**This is a fulltime fixed term contract position (3-year contract).**

**This is an identified position where Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander identity, cultural knowledge or connections are a genuine aspect of the role.**

**This position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and s 65 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA).**

The City of Port Adelaide Enfield (PAE) is a welcoming, liveable City: made by people.

PAE acknowledges that we are on the traditional country of the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains. Their cultural heritage, beliefs and relationship with the land are of continuing importance today.

We are committed to fostering a culturally safe and inclusive workplace, where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices and leadership are valued and supported.

Diversity at PAE means a workplace where individuals are recognised, respected, and engaged in ways that develop and harness everyone’s strengths. We provide excellent working conditions with job security, flexible working arrangements and support for professional development.

We are looking for a Ranger that will support the establishment of Yitpi Yartapuultiku, a new Aboriginal Cultural Centre in Port Adelaide.

Yitpi Yartapuultiku is a place, where shared understanding between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal cultures is reached. The Ranger will play their part in supporting cross-cultural approaches and relationships to create a strong foundation for Yitpi Yartapuultiku to be a place for Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people to learn, experience and be immersed in Aboriginal culture.

This is more than a job—it’s a chance to contribute your skills, culture, and lived experience in a meaningful way.

**As Ranger for Yitpi Yartapuultiku, you will**:

- Implement the Yitpi Yartapuultiku site to be a place for healing with respect to cultural knowledge, biodiversity, living systems and importantly honours spiritual connection to Country and the waterways in the Port Adelaide region.
- Develop new ways with Elders and custodians of incorporating cultural practices into the day-to-day operations and management of Yitpi Yartapuultiku site.
- Deliver best practice customer service and experiences across the Centre and outdoor site.
- Ensure effective and appropriate management of built, natural and cultural assets and resources across the Yitpi Yartapuultiku site.
- Combine traditional knowledge and cultural practices to deliver positive environmental and social outcomes, whilst keeping cultural practices maintained, practiced and continued for future generations.
- Work collaboratively with Elders, custodians, community members, employees, volunteers, contractors and stakeholders.

**We’d love to hear from you if you have**:

- Knowledge of Aboriginal cultures and connection with Country.
- Conservation, land management, or environmental restoration experience highly regarded.
- Cultural tourism, educational or recreational experience.
- Experience in the management and maintenance of facilities or reserves.

More information can be found on the Position Description located below.

This is a Level 4 position which has a current salary range of $94,525 - $101,474 per annum (plus Superannuation).

We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive workplace. We welcome a discussion around any workplace adjustments you may require.
- Note: any reference to Aboriginal peoples within this advert refers to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples._

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