Location: Elliott NT ( Accommodation Provided)Status: Full Time OngoingWe are looking for a Ranger Coordinator to lead the Kulumindini ranger group, working across the traditional lands of the Jingili and Mudbura people in the Northern Territory. This role is about supporting rangers to do important work like looking after land, managing fire, controlling weeds and feral animals, and protecting cultural sites. You will work closely with Traditional Owners to make sure work is done the right way.About the Role:Based in Elliott midway between Darwin and Alice this position reports to the Borroloola Barkly Regional Program Coordinator, this role is responsible for establishing and leading ranger operations on Country, delivering land management activities aligned to Traditional Owner priorities and approved work plans. You will supervise and mentor a team of rangers, coordinate day-to-day operational activities and ensure work is delivered safely, effectively and in line with organisational, contractual and work health and safety requirements.This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong field capability, cultural awareness and the ability to lead teams in remote environments.What you will Bring:You are an experienced land management professional with the ability to lead teams in remote environments and deliver practical, on-ground outcomes. You bring strong leadership capability, sound judgement and a commitment to working respectfully with Traditional Owners and communities. You are confident coordinating field activities, managing competing priorities and maintaining compliance with safety and operational standards.You are hands-on, adaptable and comfortable working in remote conditions while supporting and developing ranger teams.In addition to this, you will have: -Minimum two (2) years’ experience in conservation and land management, including team supervisionExperience coordinating on-ground activities in remote environmentsSound understanding of Aboriginal land management, cultural protocols and working with Traditional OwnersStrong cross-cultural communication and stakeholder engagement skillsFor a full copy of the Position Description refer to the link provided below.What’s in it for you?As a Ranger Coordinator, you will play a key role in delivering land management programs that protect Country, culture and biodiversity. You will work directly with Traditional Owners and ranger teams to deliver meaningful outcomes across some of the most culturally significant and beautiful landscapes in the Northern Territory.We offer: A base salary of $84,985 per annum plus 15% superannuation and 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 $9,926 (DA4) per annum for individuals with dependents and $6,114 (DA3) without dependents.Generous leave provisions 5 weeks annual leave, leaving loading, 18 days personal leave;Paid Christmas close down;Upon completion of 12 months of service an Annual airfare with a net (in hand) value of $3,177Interested 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?For further enquiries, please contact Marcus Paterson – 0428 445 018Applications Close: Sunday 5 April 2026This position is designated prioritised for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants under section 57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT). About the NLCThe 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.NT18 Ranger Coordinator Kulumindini PD AUD Elliott 0862

Ranger Coordinator - Kulumindini

  • Location: Elliott NT ( Accommodation Provided)
  • Status: Full Time Ongoing

We are looking for a Ranger Coordinator to lead the Kulumindini ranger group, working across the traditional lands of the Jingili and Mudbura people in the Northern Territory. This role is about supporting rangers to do important work like looking after land, managing fire, controlling weeds and feral animals, and protecting cultural sites. You will work closely with Traditional Owners to make sure work is done the right way.

About the Role:

Based in Elliott midway between Darwin and Alice this position reports to the Borroloola Barkly Regional Program Coordinator, this role is responsible for establishing and leading ranger operations on Country, delivering land management activities aligned to Traditional Owner priorities and approved work plans. You will supervise and mentor a team of rangers, coordinate day-to-day operational activities and ensure work is delivered safely, effectively and in line with organisational, contractual and work health and safety requirements.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong field capability, cultural awareness and the ability to lead teams in remote environments.

What you will Bring:

You are an experienced land management professional with the ability to lead teams in remote environments and deliver practical, on-ground outcomes. You bring strong leadership capability, sound judgement and a commitment to working respectfully with Traditional Owners and communities. You are confident coordinating field activities, managing competing priorities and maintaining compliance with safety and operational standards.

You are hands-on, adaptable and comfortable working in remote conditions while supporting and developing ranger teams.

In addition to this, you will have: -

  • Minimum two (2) years’ experience in conservation and land management, including team supervision
  • Experience coordinating on-ground activities in remote environments
  • Sound understanding of Aboriginal land management, cultural protocols and working with Traditional Owners
  • Strong cross-cultural communication and stakeholder engagement skills

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

What’s in it for you?

As a Ranger Coordinator, you will play a key role in delivering land management programs that protect Country, culture and biodiversity. You will work directly with Traditional Owners and ranger teams to deliver meaningful outcomes across some of the most culturally significant and beautiful landscapes in the Northern Territory.

We offer:

  • A base salary of $84,985 per annum plus 15% superannuation and 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 $9,926 (DA4) per annum for individuals with dependents and $6,114 (DA3) without dependents.
    • Generous leave provisions 5 weeks annual leave, leaving loading, 18 days personal leave;
    • Paid Christmas close down;
    • Upon completion of 12 months of service an Annual airfare with a net (in hand) value of $3,177

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?

For further enquiries, please contact Marcus Paterson – 0428 445 018

Applications Close: Sunday 5 April 2026

This position is designated prioritised for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants under section 57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT). 

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.

NT18 Ranger Coordinator Kulumindini PD