NAILSMA - The North Australian Indigenous Land and Sea Management Alliance, was established to build capacity by facilitating community engagement, knowledge generation and strategic implementation across the north’s Indigenous estate. It does so by fostering collaborative arrangements between Indigenous Knowledge and western science experts to benefit Indigenous people.

Applications for all positions close 7 January 2008.

Operations Manager NAILSMA

Up to 2 year fixed term full time appointment — Located in Darwin

Remuneration Package - HEW Level 10 - $83 878 per annum

The Operations Manager will work closely with, on behalf of and under the direction of the Executive Officer in order to ensure operational requirements of the NAILSMA team meet the needs of staff, NAILSMA Board and external stakeholders.

NAILSMA Economic Development Research Project Coordinator — TRaCK

Up to 3 year fixed term full time appointment — Located in Darwin

Remuneration Package - Academic Level B - $67 510 to $80 170 per annum

This position will manage, under the direction of the NAILSMA Executive Officer, the suite of projects in Theme 6 of the Tropical Rivers and Coastal Knowledge Research (TRaCK) Hub and undertake any other work as directed by the Executive Officer toward team achievements.

Program Officer – NAILSMA Indigenous Ecological Knowledge

Up to 18 months fixed term full time appointment — Located in Darwin

Remuneration Package - Academic Level A - $47 258 to $64 135 per annum

The main function of the position is to support the implementation of in-situ Indigenous Ecological Knowledge programs for the recording, recovery, maintenance, and application of Indigenous Ecological Knowledge (IEK) across the region designated to the position. The Program Officer will be responsible for the formation of an IEK reference group, advertising the call for expressions of interest and coordinating selection of appropriate projects to be funded. The role also requires succinct reporting and support to the Executive Officer of NAILSMA, commitment to stakeholder aims and support of projects as directed in relation to team and project deliverables.

Project Coordinator — NAILSMA Indigenous Water Network

Up to 3 year fixed term full time appointment — Located in Darwin

Remuneration Package - HEW Level 8/9 - $67 104 to $82 762 per annum

The Coordinator of the Indigenous Water Network will work under the direction of the Executive Officer to establish the Indigenous Community Water Facilitator Network across northern Australia. The Coordinator will liaise with relevant NAILSMA staff, the Indigenous Water Policy Group, research, government and non government organisations on a day-to-day basis with emphasis on practical communication, dissemination and gathering of relevant information in relation to the network.

NAILSMA - Financial Officer

Up to 3 year fixed term full time appointment — Located in Darwin

Remuneration Package - HEW Level 7/8 - $59 648 to $76 049 per annum

The Financial Officer role is responsible for all financial requirements of the Alliance in its Darwin office. The position will provide relevant support and information on financial matters to the Executive Officer, Board of Management, Associated Committees, Operations Manager and project team.

Personal Assistant and Team Administration Officer NAILSMA

Up to 3 year fixed term full time appointment — Located in Darwin

Remuneration Package - HEW Level 5 - $46 599 to $54 054 per annum

The Administration Officer is responsible for providing high-level assistance to the Executive Officer and general administration support to the alliance staff in its Darwin office. The position will manage the diary, travel and other requirements of the Executive Officer from day to day and provide relevant support to the Operations Manager and the NAILSMA team.

Contact:
Informal enquiries: Joe Morrison, Executive Officer NAILSMA
Tel: 08 89466702
Application Package: Charles Darwin University’s People Management and Development
Web: www.cdu.edu.au/pmd
Recruitment Answering Service
Tel: 08 8946 6284
Email: recruitment@cdu.edu.au