Location: Pine Creek/KatherineStatus: Part Time Ongoing Are you passionate about country, culture and making a difference on the ground? Join the Northern Land Council (NLC) as an Assistant Ranger Coordinator and play a key role in supporting Aboriginal landowners to care for country and achieve their land management aspirations. About the Role: -You will be an integral part of the Wagiman Ranger Group, working side-by-side with the Ranger Coordinator to help deliver meaningful land and sea management outcomes. From cultural heritage protection and biodiversity monitoring, to fire, weed and feral animal management—you’ll assist in the coordination and delivery of seasonal work plans that reflect local priorities and knowledge.What you will Bring: -You’ll bring practical land management experience, strong coordination and communication skills, and a collaborative approach to working with Aboriginal rangers and communities. Your ability to support and lead by example, solve problems in the field, and keep things running smoothly will be highly valued. A good level of administrative and reporting ability is also important, as is a willingness to learn and grow alongside the team. In addition to this, you will have: -Minimum Certificate IV in natural resource management or relevant discipline, or relevant experienceMinimum of two years practical experience in a similar role. Current C Class Drivers Licence and the ability and willingness to undertake remote travel in a manual 4WD vehicle or light aircraft.  For a full copy of the Position Description refer to the link provided below.What’s in it for you?At the NLC, your work has purpose. You’ll be part of a supportive team that is deeply connected to country and culture, with access to generous leave entitlements, salary packaging, and training opportunities. This is more than a job—it’s a chance to contribute to something bigger. We offer:A base salary of $66,333 per annum plus 14.5% superannuation and salary sacrificing up to $15,900 + Meal Entertainment and Holiday Accommodation benefits up to $2,650 per year.Other benefits under our Enterprise Agreement include:District allowance of up to $9,750 per annum for individuals with dependents and $6,036 without dependents.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 $2,724 Interested applicants should send a copy of their CV along with a cover letter outlining why you are interested in this position and address the essential requirements as outlined in the position description.If you have any further queries please contact: Liza Schenkel on 0499 022 672Application Close: Thursday 19th June 2025About 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. Position Description - Assistant Ranger Coordinator - Wagiman AUD Pine Creek 0847

Assistant Ranger Coordinator - Wagiman

  • Location: Pine Creek/Katherine
  • Status: Part Time Ongoing

 

Are you passionate about country, culture and making a difference on the ground? Join the Northern Land Council (NLC) as an Assistant Ranger Coordinator and play a key role in supporting Aboriginal landowners to care for country and achieve their land management aspirations. 

About the Role: -

You will be an integral part of the Wagiman Ranger Group, working side-by-side with the Ranger Coordinator to help deliver meaningful land and sea management outcomes. From cultural heritage protection and biodiversity monitoring, to fire, weed and feral animal management—you’ll assist in the coordination and delivery of seasonal work plans that reflect local priorities and knowledge.

What you will Bring: -

You’ll bring practical land management experience, strong coordination and communication skills, and a collaborative approach to working with Aboriginal rangers and communities. Your ability to support and lead by example, solve problems in the field, and keep things running smoothly will be highly valued. A good level of administrative and reporting ability is also important, as is a willingness to learn and grow alongside the team.

In addition to this, you will have: -

  • Minimum Certificate IV in natural resource management or relevant discipline, or relevant experience
  • Minimum of two years practical experience in a similar role.
  • Current C Class Drivers Licence and the ability and willingness to undertake remote travel in a manual 4WD vehicle or light aircraft.

 

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

What’s in it for you?

At the NLC, your work has purpose. You’ll be part of a supportive team that is deeply connected to country and culture, with access to generous leave entitlements, salary packaging, and training opportunities. This is more than a job—it’s a chance to contribute to something bigger.

We offer:

  • A base salary of $66,333 per annum plus 14.5% superannuation and salary sacrificing up to $15,900 + Meal Entertainment and Holiday Accommodation benefits up to $2,650 per year.
  • Other benefits under our Enterprise Agreement include:
    • District allowance of up to $9,750 per annum for individuals with dependents and $6,036 without dependents.
    • 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 $2,724

 

Interested applicants should send a copy of their CV along with a cover letter outlining why you are interested in this position and address the essential requirements as outlined in the position description.

If you have any further queries please contact: Liza Schenkel on 0499 022 672

Application Close: Thursday 19th June 2025

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. 

Position Description - Assistant Ranger Coordinator - Wagiman