Wakka Wakka Womens Ranger Coordinator

**Wakka Wakka Women’s Ranger Coordinator**
**Location**: Head Office 30 Tolmie Street Mowbullan Bunya Mountains. Work will be carried out in the Cherbourg/South Burnett area.
**Employment Type**: Full-time
**Employer**: Bunya Peoples’ Aboriginal Corporation (BPAC)

The Bunya Peoples’ Aboriginal Corporation (BPAC) is seeking an experienced and motivated **Wakka Wakka Women’s Ranger Coordinator** to develop, lead and manage the Wakka Wakka Women’s Ranger team. This position will play a vital role in delivering cultural and natural resource management projects across the Darling Downs, with a focus on **Caring for Country**, **community engagement**, and strengthening cultural knowledge for future generations.

This is an **Identified Indigenous Position**. Under Section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld), only Aboriginal women are eligible to apply. There is a genuine occupational requirement for the role to be filled by an Aboriginal person with cultural authority.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Develop and oversee the Women’s Ranger program, including supervision of the team
- Coordinate the development and delivery of Womens’ Ranger activities such as cultural mapping, community education, fire and weed management, and cultural tourism initiatives.
- Facilitate community engagement activities, including Healthy Country Planning and cultural mapping with Traditional Owners and community.
- Develop, monitor, and report on workplans, budgets, and team performance.
- Manage operational tasks, including allocation of resources, machinery and vehicle maintenance, and troubleshooting field operations.
- Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety, quality standards, and reporting requirements.

**Selection Criteria**

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

- High-level project management skills.
- Qualifications or equivalent experience in Caring for Country, land management, or equivalent.
- Ability to work respectfully with First Nations communities connected to the Bunyas.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills with diverse stakeholders.
- Excellent administrative, planning, and reporting skills.
- Knowledge and experience in funding arrangements and managing government contracts.
- Manual driver’s licence.
- Blue Card (or ability to obtain).
- Current First Aid and CPR certification.

**Benefits**
- Opportunity to work on Country, leading an Aboriginal Women’s Ranger team.
- Contribute to the protection, management, and celebration of cultural heritage and natural resources.
- Salary commensurate with skills and experience, plus leave entitlements and superannuation.
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

**How to Apply**

To apply, please submit the following:

- **A cover letter** (maximum 2 pages) addressing your motivation for the role and your connection to Country.
- **A statement addressing the Selection Criteria** (maximum 4 pages).
- **Your current CV/resume** with at least two referees.
- **Proof of Aboriginality and custodial group connection** (as relevant to the identified requirement).

**Applications close**: 17th November 2025

Subject line: _Application - Wakka Wakka Women’s Ranger Coordinator_

Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Salary packaging

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 17/11/2025