Are you passionate about caring for country and working alongside Traditional Owners? Birriliburu Pty Ltd is seeking a dedicated Ranger Coordinator to lead our ranger team in delivering conservation and cultural programs across the Birriliburu Indigenous Protected Area (IPA). This is a unique opportunity to combine leadership, land management, and cultural engagement in one of Australia’s most remote and beautiful desert landscapes.

About Us

Birriliburu Pty Ltd works in partnership with Traditional Owners to protect biodiversity, manage land sustainably, and strengthen cultural knowledge across the Birriliburu IPA. Our programs blend traditional ecological knowledge with modern conservation practices to care for country and support Martu communities.

The Role

As Ranger Coordinator, you will:

• Lead and mentor a team of rangers, fostering a positive and inclusive culture.
• Plan and deliver field operations, including logistics, safety, and reporting.
• Engage respectfully with Traditional Owners, Elders, and community members.
• Ensure compliance with WHS standards and safe work procedures.
• Operate and maintain ranger equipment, including 4WD vehicles, GPS, and data tools.
• Support scientific monitoring and collaborate with researchers.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in conservation, land management, ranger programs, or natural resource management.
• Ability to work respectfully with Aboriginal people and follow cultural protocols.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Competence in remote travel, 4WD driving, and practical problem-solving.
• Current manual driver’s licence and ability to camp on-country.
• Police Clearance, Working with Children Check, and First Aid (or willingness to obtain).

Desirable

• Certificate III/IV in Conservation & Land Management or related field.
• Experience in Indigenous Protected Areas or ranger programs.
• Skills in fire operations, chainsaw use, quad/side-by-side vehicles, or pest management.
• Knowledge of Martu culture and language groups.

Additional Info

• Frequent remote travel and multi-day camping required.
• Flexibility to adapt to cultural and community priorities.

See the position description attached below for further information about this role.