Ranger Coordinator Wagiman

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This vacancy is an Aboriginal prioritised position. Eligible Aboriginal applicants will be given priority consideration as per the special measures provision of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT). All other applicants will be assessed for selection if no suitable Aboriginal special measures applicants are available.

Overview

The NLC is seeking an experienced Ranger Coordinator for the Wagiman Guwardagun Ranger group based at Lewin Springs, Pine Creek in the Katherine region. The Wagiman Guwardagun Rangers work on Aboriginal Land Trust lands to support Traditional Owners in managing and protecting country. The ranger team covers 130,000 hectares and includes the Wagiman and Upper Daly Aboriginal Land Trusts. The team focuses on fire, freshwater, weed and feral animal management, compliance activities, biodiversity monitoring projects and cultural heritage protection works. The position leads the Wagiman Ranger Group and ensures effective delivery of land and freshwater management activities, working with CFC Program staff to integrate Traditional Owner insights and WH&S standards into land and sea management activities.

The Ranger Coordinator is responsible for supervising, mentoring and developing local rangers to achieve the Wagiman Healthy Country Plan . The role delivers and coordinates monitoring and reporting for the Ranger groups operational service outcomes and performance per operational plans and NLC requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Wagiman Ranger Group, ensuring delivery of land and freshwater management activities.
• Coordinate and monitor daily operations, reporting, and performance against plans and NLC requirements.
• Collaborate with CFC Program staff to incorporate Traditional Owner insights and uphold WH&S standards.
• Mentor and develop local rangers to meet the Wagiman Healthy Country Plan objectives.
• Delivery of fire management, biodiversity monitoring, weed and feral animal management, and cultural heritage protection works.

What You Will Bring

You will bring strong negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills, high-level interpersonal and cross-cultural communication abilities, problem-solving expertise, and experience in dispute resolution and community liaison. Demonstrated experience in asset management and basic equipment maintenance is also required.

For a full copy of the Position Description refer to the link provided below.

What’s in it for you?

You will work in a friendly and dynamic team environment, fostering professional growth and collaboration. The role offers good work-life balance and flexibility to support Aboriginal communities in the NLC Region.

We Offer

Applications Close : Thursday, 16 October 2025

About The NLC

The Northern Land Council (NLC) is an independent statutory authority of the Commonwealth, established under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act (NT) 1976. The NLC serves Traditional Owners and other Aboriginal people in the region, focusing on enhancing Aboriginal participation and voice across lands, seas, culture and communities.

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