Indigenous Community Water Facilitator
Job No:
16699
Location:
Broome, WA
- Enjoy a fixed term 10 month position with unique challenges and job satisfaction!
About the Organisation
The Kimberley Land Council Aboriginal Corporation (KLC) is an association of Aboriginal people in the Kimberley region. It is a peak regional community organisation.
As the Federal Government-recognised native title representative body for the Kimberley region, the KLC has statutory functions under the Native Title Act 1993. In accordance with these functions, it assists Aboriginal people to obtain recognition of, and fully enjoy, their native rights and interests. Operations of the KLC are funded primarily, but not exclusively, by the Department of Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs.
The KLC is conscious of the dynamic change taking place in contemporary Aboriginal society and emphasises the role of Kimberley Traditional Owners, our members and communities in managing that change. In this context, it is dedicated to the development of a modern, sophisticated and innovative service to our members and the community.
About the Kimberley Region
The Kimberley region is located in the northern part of Western Australia and covers about 421,000 square kilometres.
The Kimberley has three towns with a population of more than 2,000 (Broome, Derby and Kununurra), and the total population is only around 25,000. In addition to the sealed Route 1 which runs along the southern part of the area, the unsealed Gibb River Road runs through the heart of the region from Derby to the highway near Kununurra. Access to much of the region is by dirt road, air or sea.
Industries in the region have included pearling (a big industry in Broome for many years until the 1940s), mining (including the Argyle Diamond mine, which began operation in 1983 and is still producing about 1/3 of the world's diamonds), agriculture (centred on the Ord River Irrigation Area near Lake Argyle) and tourism. The geology of the area is varied and fascinating, as well as producing some spectacular scenery. Ancient Aboriginal rock art can also be viewed in this region.
About the Opportunity
The Kimberley Land Council (KLC) has an exciting opportunity for an Indigenous Community Water Facilitator to work as part of their Land & Sea Management Unit in Broome, WA.
In this position, you will be delivering a number of water planning and engagement projects across the Kimberley, particularly focusing on working with the newly released water planning tools from the National Water commission in 20 remote Kimberley Indigenous communities.
You will also be responsible for organising three workshops with the Fitzroy Aboriginal Reference group to document indigenous engagement in catchment management, water planning and future aspirations.
More specifically, some of your duties will include:
- Assisting in the roll out of Community Water Planner Field Guide and Community Water Planner - Physical and Chemical tool;
- Developing communication materials to help inform Indigenous communities of water planning, management and resources;
- Engaging with Fitzroy Aboriginal Reference group to document Indigenous people's aspiration for inclusion in catchment management;
- Preparing plain English correspondence, letters, reports and meeting briefs;
- Liaising with researchers or consultants; and
- Producing progress reports, a final report and an evaluation report.
To be successful in this role you will hold a tertiary degree in Environmental Management, Natural Resource Management or equivalent qualifications as well as several years experience working in catchment management, water planning or similar. You will also need experience working with Indigenous stakeholders within North Australia.
You will have a knowledge and understanding of Indigenous society, culture and issues and have the ability to use your excellent communication skills to develop material suitable for Indigenous communities and research organisations.
The successful applicant will be a team player with a high level of computer literacy and a current driver's licence. Ideally, you will also have some experience travelling remotely in an Aboriginal Community with a proven ability to complete remote area project work, though this is not essential. Extensive 4WD experience and a willingness to undertake extensive travel regionally and interstate would also be highly regarded.
The successful candidates will enjoy variety in their working day and the opportunity to work with the support of a friendly cohesive team.
KLC provides a fantastic organisational culture, as well as a strong support network. You will be provided with the benefits of training and development opportunities to help you expand your knowledge base and ensure your skills are kept up-to-date.
You will be rewarded with an attractive remuneration package circa $50,512-$55,948 (dependent on experience and qualifications) plus 9% superannuation and salary sacrificing options.
Benefits include:
- Five weeks annual leave
- District allowance
- Air Conditioning allowance
- Tax Free Fringe Benefits
- Rental subsidy up to 34%
- Annual airfare
- Assistance with removal costs may be negotiated with applicants from outside the Kimberley.
This is your chance to work in an immensely satisfying role and enjoy the multicultural experience of living and working among Australia's indigenous people. APPLY NOW!