WORK WITH US
The Kimberley Land Council is proud to be one of the top employers for the beautiful Kimberley region of Western Australia.
Working at the KLC means competitive salary, benefits and a supportive working environment that attracts talent from around Australia. The KLC is also proud to support the training and development of Kimberley Aboriginal people into leadership positions.
To find out more about employment conditions at the KLC please read our Enterprise Agreement ⟶
Current vacancies
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ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Kija Women’s Ranger Coordinator assists the delivery of the Kija ranger program by providing strong leadership to a team of female Indigenous rangers to deliver on their annual works plan, as set by Kija traditional owners. The works plan is made up of a diverse range of cultural and natural resource management activities, including fire management, threatened and pest species management, on country trips with senior traditional owners, engagement with the local school and much more.
The Kija Women’s Ranger Coordinator will take a lead role in growing the capacity of the Kija women rangers and enhancing the traditional owner governance of the program.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR?
We are looking for a dynamic and resilient individual with proven skills and capacity in Indigenous engagement, land and sea cultural and natural resource management, project management and administration.
This position is based in Warmun (Turkey Creek) and works across the Kija country in the East Kimberley in Western Australia.
Please see attached JDF for further information.
APPLICATIONS TO BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 5PM FRIDAY, 14 FEBRUARY 2024
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About the Role:
The Strategic Projects Manager works closely with the CEO to develop, grow and lead program and project management for economic development opportunities.
Initially, managing a strategic program of interconnected projects, including proactively supporting the identification and implementation of frameworks, governance and structures related to economic development opportunities in the Kimberley Region and joint venture partnerships.
Supporting implementation of the KLC Strategic Plan, three core Focus Areas:
· Get back Country· Look after Country
· Get control of our Future
The successful candidate will demonstrate an understanding of the issues affecting Kimberley Aboriginal people and an in-depth understanding of the social, cultural and legal issues facing the KLC. They will advocate for Aboriginal peoples’ aspirations for economic participation, setting an agenda for sustainable economic development. Experience in managing complex stakeholder relationships across geographically remote areas and an understanding of managing an Indigenous organisation is highly desirable.
The position operates out of KLC Broome office with travel across the Kimberley.
Please see attached JDF for further information.
APPLICATIONS TO BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 5PM MONDAY, 3 FEBRUARY 2025.
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ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Martuwarra Fitzroy River Project Manager will lead the management, development and delivery of project activities that advance Traditional Owner rights and aspirations relating to water management and planning.
A key focus of the role will be managing and delivering a comprehensive Traditional Owner engagement process about proposed water allocation planning in the Kimberley (primarily the Fitzroy-Derby water allocation planning area), including working with Kimberley Prescribed Bodies Corporate (PBCs), Traditional Owners, other stakeholders and the WA Government Department for Water, Environment and Regulation (DWER).
The role will oversee project delivery and will lead a project team.
The Martuwarra Fitzroy River Project Manager will lead the management, development and delivery of project activities that advance Traditional Owner rights and aspirations relating to water management and planning.
A key focus of the role will be managing and delivering a comprehensive Traditional Owner engagement process about proposed water allocation planning in the Kimberley (primarily the Fitzroy-Derby water allocation planning area), including working with Kimberley Prescribed Bodies Corporate (PBCs), Traditional Owners, other stakeholders and the WA Government Department for Water, Environment and Regulation (DWER).
The role will oversee project delivery and will lead a project team.
Please see attached JDF for further information.
APPLICATIONS TO BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 5PM FRIDAY, 14 FEBRUARY 2025.
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Under the direction of the Senior Legal Officer, you will work alongside experienced mentors and use your legal skills to assist in the effective delivery of legal services to the Kimberley Land Council, prescribed bodies corporate and native title groups throughout the Kimberley region of Western Australia.
The role will be based in Broome, and may require extensive travel throughout the Kimberley region
Please see attached JDF for further information.
APPLICATIONS TO BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 5PM FRIDAY, 21 FEBRUARY 2025.
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The Legal Administration Assistant works in close collaboration with the Admin Support Team Leader primarily within the Legal Unit at KLC and is responsible for the routine administrative and organisational tasks keep the business activities operating efficiently.
The role will be based in our head office in Broome.
Please see attached JDF for further information.
APPLICATIONS TO BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 5PM FRIDAY, 28 FEBRUARY 2025.
Want to work with us?
If you are interested in applying for any upcoming opportunities at the KLC, please send your resume to hr@klc.org.au.
We reserve the right to commence recruitment proceedings immediately and to close this advertisement early should a suitable candidate be found. The Kimberley Land Council is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage women and people from culturally diverse, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds to apply. You must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or Eligible New Zealand Citizen to apply.
The KLC aims to create a safe and inclusive workplace for everyone, regardless of gender or ethnicity.
Our workplace reflects our community and for that reason we have working arrangements that are flexible, competitive and supportive.
Our Employee Enterprise Agreement features key measures that help us to achieve this goal, such as paid and unpaid parental leave, supportive partner leave, family and domestic violence leave, cultural leave and gender affirmation leave.
The KLC is also proud to offer Indigenous identified roles, creating employment opportunities for Kimberley Aboriginal people across the region.
The KLC is pleased to provide our Workplace Gender Equality Agency Report, which highlights our commitment to inclusivity, diversity and equality.
You can read the full report here ⟶