Aboriginal NRM Program Project Manager

Aboriginal NRM Program – Project Manager

Based in Northam, WA

Full to part time (.8FTE – 1.0 FTE); this is flexible based on the successful candidate

Salary: $47.66/hr ($94,168/annum pro rata)

About Wheatbelt NRM

Wheatbelt Natural Resource Management is a non-profit organisation working in partnership with community, biodiversity, agriculture and government to provide regional leadership and direction for sustainable land use and the conservation of natural resources in the Avon River Basin of Western Australia.

About the Role

We’re seeking a dynamic Project Manager to assist the Aboriginal NRM Ranger Coordinator, supervising a team of Aboriginal Rangers in delivering high-impact natural resource management and cultural land care projects. Reporting to the Business Development Manager, you’ll juggle project oversight, safety leadership, training coordination, and stakeholder partnerships, all while ensuring smooth operations in a commercial contract setting. If you thrive in managing logistics, budgets, and training while keeping an eye on the big picture of business growth, this is the job for you!

Beyond logistics, this role is about people, culture, and connection. You’ll work alongside the Aboriginal Ranger Program Coordinator, helping to grow Noongar jobs, skills, and community-led NRM initiatives. With a strong focus on relationship-building with Elders, clients, and funders, you’ll play a key role in expanding Cultural Custodianship services and supporting the team’s professional and cultural development. If you’re ready to bring your leadership, business acumen, and cultural competency to a job that makes a real impact, apply now!

Why Wheatbelt NRM?

The well-being of our staff is paramount, and to support this we offer the following benefits:

• Flexible start and end times
• 23 Annual Leave days per year
• Active Workplace Policy that allows for equipment and work time for fitness
• Working from Home policy conscientious of work-life balance
• Wage Price Indexing for annual salary increases

Selection Criteria

Applicants must address the following criteria in a cover note, supported by a resume with 2 referees.

1. Strong understanding of Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) leadership, ensuring compliance and fostering safe in-field work practices.
2. Proven ability to plan, prioritise, and coordinate multiple projects while managing competing deadlines and resource constraints.
3. Experience in overseeing project logistics, including in-field operations and risk mitigation to ensure smooth project operations.
4. Demonstrated ability to work respectfully and collaboratively with Aboriginal communities, Elders, and stakeholders to support cultural custodianship and strengthen land management initiatives.
5. Strong written and verbal skills with the ability to engage effectively with Senior Management, project partners, and Aboriginal community members.
6. Flexible personality able to switch tasks and communicate adjustments clearly to both supervisors and team members.
7. Proven experience in mentoring, coaching, and managing teams in a culturally safe and inclusive manner.
8. Ability to provide guidance and career development support for Rangers, fostering both professional growth and cultural leadership.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for this position, please send the following as 1 compiled PDF document to hr@wheatbeltnrm.org.au.

• Cover letter (addressing the above selection criteria)
• Resume

To be eligible to apply you must be an Australian citizen or entitled to work in Australia, and you must have a valid Australian driver’s license.

Want to know more? Contact Carla Swift at CSwift@wheatbeltnrm.org.au or 0499800379 for a confidential discussion.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and are an equal opportunity employer. We value and strongly encourage people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people, women, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply for positions within our organisation.