About Warddeken Land Management 

Warddeken Land Management is seeking two independent, passionate and experienced individuals to join our team as Ranger Coordinators at Kabulwarnamyo in West Arnhem Land.  We're dedicated to conserving the Warddeken Indigenous Protected Area (IPA) and fostering sustainable land management practices. 

About the roles 

One of these roles will oversee and coordinate the activities of the Daluk (women) rangers and the other role will coordinate the activities of the Bininj (male) rangers, collaborating closely with various stakeholders.  

Reporting to the Ranger Teams Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering effective land management programs within the Warddeken IPA.  The Ranger Coordinators work closely with the CEO, Deputy CEO, Ranger Teams Manager, Operations Manager, other coordinators and the ranger workforce to coordinate day-to-day administrative tasks and on-ground works.  

The Ranger Coordinators are responsible for supporting on-the-job training and leading by example in the delivery of fire, weed and feral animal management projects. 

These positions involve regular remote travel to and within the IPA via 4WD, light aircraft and helicopter. The successful candidate will be someone who loves being out on country and has a willingness to camp away from base with the ranger teams for extended periods when required. 

Key Responsibilities 

This is a precious opportunity to undertake meaningful work, combined with personal growth and self-discovery and the following is a brief list of key responsibilities:

• Delivery of effective Land Management Programs 
• Daily Coordination of ranger teams 
• Support on-ground activities of Warddeken rock art and ecology project teams 
• Fire Management 
• Weeds and Feral Animal Control 
• Vehicle and Equipment Oversight 
• WHS and Purchasing 
• Ranger Base Maintenance 

About You 

The successful candidates will be practical, organised and committed to working alongside Aboriginal people and caring for country.

The ability to apply knowledge and guidance in the planning and execution of land management work programs is essential.

The following is a summary of some of the skills and experience the successful candidates will need to demonstrate: 

• Strong understanding of land management, fire, weed and feral animal management practices and principles
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a diverse team
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds
• Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous land management practices and cultural protocols
• Commitment to working respectfully and collaboratively with Traditional Owners and Indigenous communities
• Current Northern Territory driver’s license
• No impediments to holding a firearm licence, willingness to train in and use firearms, and gain clearance for an Ochre Card
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating land management projects, preferably in a similar remote environment or with Indigenous communities
• The ability to maintain a safe and healthy work-life balance in what can be a fast-paced work environment

The Benefits 

There are a multitude of benefits to this opportunity including:

• Cultural immersion 
• Meaningful work and enrichment 
• Outdoor lifestyle 
• Collaborative environment 
• Personal growth 
• Healthy lifestyle 

An attractive reward package including:

• Competitive salary 
• Salary packaging for general living expenses 
• Leave Entitlements: 6 weeks annual leave, per annum 
• Roster: 3 weeks on, 1 week off (152 hours in a 28-day cycle)
• Accommodation: Furnished dwelling at Kabulwarnamyo Community with internet
• Employee Assistance Program: Access to professional psychological services 
• Equipment: Laptop, mobile phone and ITC support provided