Kakadu National Park
Kakadu National Park (KNP) is a jointly managed estate rich in cultural and environmental values. ESS has a long history working with KNP managers.
Early work focused on the implementation of a tailored Cultural Information Management System (CIMS). This provides a key archive and resource for:
- Cultural heritage and traditional knowledge recording
- Mapping cultural and ecological aspects of the park
- Protecting cultural heritage and Traditional knowledge according to Indigenous priorities and protocols
- Managing cultural heritage management in the park (in development)
Recently, ESS has worked with the operations team within the park to implement KINGAS - a work management tool for the scheduling and reporting of ranger works. This system is used for supporting:
- District rosters
- Asset management (e.g. armoury, field equipment, vehicles)
- Training management (e.g. staff certifications, license expiry notifications)
- Staff effort
- Data about WHS and field operations procedures (e.g. workplace inspections, monthly asset/equipment audits)
- Alignment of ranger work with KNP Plan of Management
Both CIMS and KINGAS offer stakeholders a range of benefits including:
- A single, trusted database for accessing information
- A significant reduction in the risks of losing corporatae knowledge with staff turnover
Key Solutions:
Cultural heritage and traditional knowledge management