Bush Heritage Australia is a non-profit, non-government organisation which aims to protect the natural environment through the acquisition and management of land or water of high conservation value or environmental significance. It also builds partnerships with other organisations and individuals to support conservation management of land that is managed by others.

This position is part of Bush Heritage's increasing commitment to working with Indigenous peoples in Caring for Country. It is a position in partnership with North Australian Indigenous Land and Sea Management Alliance (NAILSMA) and will be hosted at NAILSMA’s office in Darwin.

NAILSMA is the peak body promoting sustainable care of the Northern Indigenous Estate through a culture-based economy. It aims to become the pre-eminent source of Knowledge and expertise on sustainable land management and development, with cultural awareness, across Northern Australia and in doing this raise the profile of and increase the resources available to Indigenous Land and Sea Managers.

The Indigenous Partnership Officer will work across North Australia to: assist in increasing the number of ecologically and culturally significant properties acquired by Indigenous people; identify ways to support land management on Indigenous lands; and work with Bush Heritage to improve Indigenous participation on properties managed by them.

As part of a committed team, this position will facilitate partnerships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people and organisations for the purposes of nature conservation.

It is essential that you have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Indigenous societies and cultures; ‘on-ground’ experience working with Indigenous peoples in practical Caring for Country activities; and a broad and practical understanding of Caring for Country and conservation management /environmental issues particularly as they relate to Indigenous peoples.

Bush Heritage and NAILSMA strongly encourages Indigenous people to apply.

Applications

A selection criteria and position description document can be downloaded via the link at the bottom of this page.

Applications must be sent to Sarah Eccles either via email or to the following postal address:

Sarah Eccles

Bush Heritage Australia

PO Box 329

Flinders Lane

Melbourne VIC 8009