Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Partnerships Manager (Identified)

• Build partnerships with Traditional Custodians to support caring for Country
• Protect ecosystems and wildlife through collaborative conservation efforts
• Adelaide or within the South Australia | Full Time or Part Time considered

About the Organisation

Bush Heritage Australia (BHA) is a leading not-for-profit conservation organisation dedicated to protecting ecosystems, wildlife, and cultural heritage across the continent. Founded in 1991, BHA owns and manages a network of conservation reserves and works in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and others to create sustainable, collaborative conservation solutions.

By 2030, Bush Heritage aims to strengthen a growing number of Aboriginal partnerships, double the land it owns and manages, and enhancing biodiversity on agricultural land. Guided by values of harmony, possibility, learning, and impactful action, Bush Heritage is committed to protecting Country for future generations.


Benefits and Culture

• Salary range: $92,658 - $113,248 plus 12% super
• Flexible work location – Adelaide or within the South Australia
• Regular travel within the SA Arid Rangelands region
• Supportive, values-led workplace with Aboriginal leadership representation
• Generous leave provisions (annual, family, cultural, parental)

The Role

This role plays a key leadership role in strengthening and growing partnerships with Traditional Custodians across Bush Heritage reserves and priority landscapes in South Australia. You will champion Bush Heritage’s commitment to a “right-way” approach to Caring for Country by fostering respectful partnerships, supporting conservation initiatives, and contributing to Aboriginal cultural capability across the organisation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and deepening relationships and partnerships with Traditional Custodians in the South Australian Arid Rangelands
• Supporting reserve and landscape managers to engage effectively with Traditional Custodians
• Facilitating co-developed conservation program and projects with Aboriginal partners, including Healthy Country Plans
• Collaborating with philanthropy, communications and corporate teams to secure resources for partnership
• Regular travel to regional and remote areas to build and maintain relationships

Skills and Experience

You are a natural community connector who has strong relationships within the SA Arid Rangelands, with a commitment to caring for country and nature conservation. You have experience building respectful, meaningful relationships and working alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities particularly in regional and remote contexts and understand the contemporary issues affecting Aboriginal peoples in achieving cultural, social and environmental aspirations.

You also have:

• Strong connections or understanding of Traditional Custodian groups in the SA Arid Rangelands
• Demonstrated experience in developing genuine, respectful relationships with Aboriginal people
• Experience working across government, NGOs or other sectors to support Aboriginal-led outcomes
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience managing projects and budgets
• Confidence working independently and collaboratively across dispersed teams
• A current manual driver’s licence and willingness to travel

Formal education and qualifications matter less than experience, excellence, initiative and drive. If a couple of these criteria speak to you, you could be who we’re looking for and we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, click the apply now button and include a combined cover letter and resume outlining how your experience aligns with the role.

For further information, contact Kelly Gentle at NGO Recruitment on (02) 8243 0570 for a confidential conversation.