Ranger Coordinator Wardaman

• Location: Katherine
• Status: Full-time ongoing
• Salary package: $101,446 per annum (Inclusive of 15% superannuation)   

 Be the leader who turns passion for Country into action.  

Lead a dedicated Ranger team across Wardaman Country, working alongside Traditional Owners to deliver meaningful land, cultural heritage and freshwater management projects. From managing unique landscapes to empowering local Rangers, you'll play a vital role in protecting Country, strengthening culture, and creating a legacy for future generations.

About the Role

The Ranger Coordinator Wardaman is responsible for leading the Caring for Country (CFC) Wardaman Ranger Group and ensuring the effective delivery of land, cultural heritage and freshwater management activities. The position provides leadership, supervision, mentoring and professional development for local rangers to implement seasonal on-country activities and achieve the operational objectives of the Wardaman Healthy Country Plan 2024–2034, annual work plans and fee-for-service projects.

Reporting to the Regional Program Coordinator - VRD, the Ranger Coordinator works closely with CFC Program support staff to develop, implement and report on annual work plans. The role is also responsible for the administration of the Wardaman Ranger Group, including workforce coordination, reporting, asset management and compliance requirements.

The Ranger Coordinator is accountable for fostering a culture of safety, wellbeing and continuous improvement, ensuring all activities are conducted in accordance with Work Health and Safety (WH&S) policies, procedures and legislative requirements. This includes leading by example, maintaining operational readiness of assets and equipment, and ensuring work is undertaken in a manner that protects the health and safety of team members, stakeholders and the broader community.

What you will Bring

You are a values-driven and capable leader with a proven ability to inspire, mentor and develop high-performing Ranger teams while fostering a positive, inclusive and culturally respectful workplace. You bring strong cultural capability, with the ability to work effectively alongside Traditional Owners, respect and support Indigenous knowledge systems, and build trusted relationships that deliver meaningful outcomes for Country and community. Combining excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills, you can confidently coordinate programs, manage competing priorities and lead the safe delivery of on-Country activities, empowering Rangers and creating lasting environmental, cultural and community benefits for future generations.

 In addition to this, you will have:

• Certificate IV–level tertiary qualification (for example, Conservation and Land Management) in a relevant field, or extensive equivalent practical land management experience
•  Minimum of two (3) years’ relevant supervisory experience, including leading teams and managing programs, workplace health and safety (WHS), and assets in a remote setting
•  Sound computer literacy skills in Microsoft Office Suite including basic mapping, use of electronic data recording systems and experience in using GPS
• Demonstrated organisational, time and people management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal land management practices and cultural protocols.

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

What’s in it for you?

At the NLC, you’ll be part of a team that’s grounded in purpose and committed to Country. You’ll lead work that matters, supporting Traditional Owners, protecting cultural knowledge, and enabling informed decision-making.         

We offer:

• A base salary of $88,214 per annum plus 15% superannuation paid on Base and District Allowance
• salary sacrificing up to $15,900 + Meal Entertainment and Holiday Accommodation benefit up to $2,650 per year. 
• Other benefits under our Enterprise Agreement include:

• District allowance of up to $10,293 (DA4) per annum for individuals with dependents and $6,372(DA3) without dependents.     
• Generous leave provisions 5 weeks annual leave, 20 days personal leave;      
• Paid Christmas close down;
• Upon completion of 12 months of service an Annual airfare with a net (in hand) value of $3,453;   

Interested applicants should send a copy of their CV along with a cover letter outlining why you are interested in this position and what relevant skills and expertise you will bring to this role?

The Northern Land Council is committed to increasing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment. This position is a prioritised position and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants who meet the selection requirements will be given priority consideration in accordance with the NLC's Special Measures provisions and Section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975.

For further enquiries, please contact Liza Schenkel on 0499022672

Applications Close: Friday, 20th November 2026

About the NLC

The Northern Land Council (NLC) is an independent statutory authority of the Commonwealth. The NLC is established under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act (NT) 1976 and its purpose is to serve its constituents who are Traditional Owners (TOs) and other Aboriginal people living in their region.  Cultural knowledge and lived experience are central to the work that we do here at NLC.  We are committed to enhancing Aboriginal peoples social, political and economic participation by supporting their aspirations and amplifying their voices on a range of issues impacting on their lands, seas, culture and communities.