Outstation Support – Project Officer

• Work alongside Traditional Owners to help shape the future of remote outstations across Arnhem Land.
• Combine community engagement, project planning and on-country travel in a role that delivers meaningful outcomes.
• Join an Indigenous-led organisation committed to caring for Country, culture and community.

Role location is Darwin, NT with regular travel across Arnhem Land.

The Organisation

Our country is a living landscape – our culture, heritage, laws and language are linked to the land.

Mimal Land Management’s Indigenous Protected Area was declared in 2025 across 16,506 square kilometres in south-central Arnhem Land. The IPA management plan was developed through in-depth consultation with more than 20 clan groups who collaborated with Indigenous rangers, researchers and scientists to map and prioritise Mimal’s environmental and cultural assets, identify threats and outline ways to manage them.

The area’s natural and cultural assets are managed by Mimal Rangers on behalf of and in cooperation with landowners and custodians.

Under an established Healthy Country Plan, the rangers manage land, water and fire, and conduct wildlife protection, monitoring and revegetation programs, weed and feral animal control, and carry out rock art, cultural history and language projects, and learning on country education programs with school children.

The Opportunity

This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in developing and delivering Outstation Master Plans across the Mimal Indigenous Protected Area. Working closely with the Outstations Project Manager, you'll engage with Traditional Owners, clan groups and families to identify community aspirations, infrastructure needs and future development priorities.

You'll coordinate consultation activities, support planning workshops, gather and analyse information, develop practical planning tools and contribute to future funding and investment readiness. The role is highly collaborative and combines project coordination, stakeholder engagement and strategic planning with extensive travel to remote communities and outstations.

About You

You'll bring:

• Experience in community engagement, project coordination, planning or community development.
• The ability to build trusted relationships with Traditional Owners, Aboriginal organisations and diverse stakeholders.
• Strong consultation, facilitation and communication skills.
• Experience preparing reports, project documentation and planning resources.
• A respectful approach to Aboriginal culture, governance systems and traditional knowledge.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A willingness to travel extensively and work in remote environments.
• Desirable: qualifications in Community Development, Project Management, Indigenous Studies, Land Management, Natural Resource Management or a related discipline, or equivalent experience

Your Reward

• $80K-$90K pro rata salary package plus superannuation.
• 6 weeks annual leave.
• Salary sacrifice options.
• Opportunity for ongoing employment following the pilot project.
• Meaningful, community-led work that supports people living and working on Country.
• A chance to contribute to sustainable outstation development and long-term community outcomes.

To discuss this opportunity, or if you have questions, contact Matt Attard for a confidential discussion on matt@jobskillsnetwork.com