Wakka Wakka Ranger Coordinator

Wakka Wakka 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 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 Ranger program, including supervision of the team
• Coordinate the development and delivery of 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 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

Applications should be emailed to:

Subject line: Application – Wakka Wakka Ranger Coordinator

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $54,768.00 – $106,233.55 per year

Benefits:

• Salary packaging

Work Location: In person