Work closely with landowners, rangers, neighbouring ranger groups and coordinators from Kabulwarnamyo, Manmoyi and Mamadawerre outstations within the Warddeken IPA to support our highly successful fire management program, using team-based remote wildfire suppression. Assist ranger bases with operational land management programs and maintenance of small machinery and vehicle assets. 

About the Opportunity

Warddeken Land Management operates three remote ranger bases to assist Bininj in caring for 14,000 square kilometres within the Warddeken Indigenous Protected Area (IPA) of west Arnhem Land. The Warddeken IPA covers rugged sandstone escarpments, savanna woodland and lowland habitats and includes some of the Northern Territory’s most biodiverse environments. This spectacular region is exceptional in both its natural and cultural values and working in this extraordinary part of the world is a unique, challenging and rewarding experience. 

Annually, Warddeken Rangers conduct strategic prescribed burning in the early dry season and actively suppress wildfires in the late dry season. As part of the Western Arnhem Land Fire Abatement project, our fire management program generates carbon credits, the sales of which are reinvested in land management operations, biodiversity monitoring and social programs. 

The Seasonal Fire Officer will support Warddeken ranger teams to deliver late dry season (LDS) fire suppression operations and gain practical on-ground experience in savanna fire management. Opportunities to participate in additional land management programs within the IPA will be available with the successful candidate being resourceful, adaptable and experienced in fire suppression (dry firefighting). 

About You

Wildfire suppression in Arnhem Land is extremely difficult and rewards the adventurous. Our ideal candidate has experience with remote area firefighting, a high level of personal fitness, is highly practical, can demonstrate good problem solving and are committed to working alongside Aboriginal people. 

This position will involve a significant amount of travel and camping throughout the remote Warddeken IPA and will require the successful applicant to spend considerable time in a helicopter.