Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Partnerships Manager - SA Arid Rangelands

Bush Heritage Australia are seeking an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships Manager - SA to join the West & SA team.

• Fantastic opportunity to play a key role in a leading conservation organisation
• Location - Adelaide or within the South Australian Arid Rangelands (Port Augusta, Coober Pedy)
• 1.0 FTE is $89, 959 - $109, 950, plus 12% super
• Part time - 0.6 FTE, ongoing

This is an exceptional opportunity to make a very real contribution to the protection of Australia’s unique wildlife and their habitat.

About us

As a national, not-for-profit, we want to continue to expand the areas we protect and deepen the impact we have. We work in partnership with Traditional Owners, listening to and learning from the customs and cultures that came before us.

Bush Heritage Australia is a leading conservation organisation, and for over 30 years we’ve supported and protected some of the most fragile ecosystems across the continent and seen the impact of our science-based approach. By 2030 Bush Heritage Australia aims to protect and enhance biodiversity across 30 million hectares of land, including 2.4 million hectares of directly owned and managed land, while extending and deepening Aboriginal partnerships. We also work alongside farmers and private landholders to improve biodiversity on agricultural lands.

About the role

This position will provide leadership and management support to regional staff to strengthen and deepen our working relationships with Traditional Custodians on Country, across Bush Heritage Reserves and the South Australian Arid Rangelands Priority Landscape.  

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships Manager will also contribute to Bush Heritage Australia’s Aboriginal Cultural Capability in the areas of policy, strategy, and operational procedures.   

This role will work closely with Bush Heritage’s Head of Region – WA & SA and SA team to identify opportunities to strengthen and grow Bush Heritage’s partnership support to Traditional Custodians in South Australia.

The role will work between Monday and Friday, with flexibility around days. Regular travel will be required.  

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What you'll need to succeed

• Demonstrated passion and experience in Caring for Country, in nature conservation and a commitment to the objectives and values of Bush Heritage.  
• Demonstrated experience and ability to effectively engage, to work with and develop genuine, respectful relationships with Aboriginal people and other stakeholders.  
• Demonstrated experience working in remote communities and regional locations.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal peoples in contemporary Australian society in realizing their commitments to Caring for Country.   
• Demonstrated experience in collaborating between government, business, and other NGO’s that benefit Traditional Custodians.   
• High level of computer literacy and proficiency with personal computers including word processing, spreadsheet and data software.  
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in both a written and oral form.  
• Demonstrated experience in managing projects and budgets.  
• A current driver’s license

What sets us apart

• Great life-work balance: flexible work arrangements with hybrid working.
• Access to 20 days personal leave per year, 10 of these available from commencement of employment. We also offer cultural leave and gender transition leave.
• Employee Resource Groups for women, LGBTQIA+, and neurodivergent employees as well as a social group for bird lovers.
• Professional development activities including access to LinkedIn Learning. 
• Equitable 12 weeks paid leave to all parents, irrespective of their role as primary or secondary carers. 
• Access to support and counselling via our Employee Assistance Program and free access to Headspace app

How to apply

To apply for this role, simply fill in your personal details and answer the questions below. You will then be taken to a page to upload a copy of your CV. There is no need to attach a cover letter or separate document answering key selection criteria. Candidates who are interested in the position are encouraged to apply even though they may feel they are not strong on individual selection criteria. In assessing merit, the panel will take into consideration “performance or achievement relative to opportunity”. We recognise that many staff today have a range of personal circumstances, and career histories.

If you require further information, please contact Chantal Fowler (Head of Region - West & SA) on chantal.fowler@bushheritage.org.au 

Bush Heritage Australia does not discriminate based on race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or marital or parental status. Should you require a reasonable adjustment to be made for your application we would be more than happy to discuss how this could be arranged.

Evidence shows that applicants from underrepresented backgrounds often don't apply for roles if they don't feel they meet all the requirements of the job – unlike candidates from majority backgrounds who might fulfil less requirements.

We strongly encourage you to apply if you’re interested: we strive to build more diverse teams with your unique experience!

We will be conducting interviews as we receive applications. Don't miss out! Apply now!

Applications close: Sunday the 23rd of November at 11:30pm AEDT