- Location: Ngukurr
- Status: Full-time
- Salary Package: $104,219 including 15% superannuation & district allowance
About the Role
NLC is looking to recruit for the Ranger Coordinator located in Ngukurr with the Yugul Mangi Rangers. The position is responsible for working closely with CFC Program staff, to ensure that the integration of Traditional Owner insights and WH&S standards are at the forefront of all land and sea management activities. Based at the Yugul Mangi Ranger Station this role leads and supervises the Yugul Mangi Ranger team and to implement their on-country work program and will be required to conduct in-depth consultations with Traditional Owners (TOs) to understand and prioritise their interests and goals for the Yugul Mangi work area and is also responsible for facilitating and coordinating the Yugul Mangi Group.
This Coordinator role is hands on and expected to lead, coordinate and monitor the Ranger groups operational service outcomes and performance in accordance with Yugul Mangi ranger operational plans and NLC requirements. It also has a diverse array of key responsibilities and accountabilities across other key function such as: -
Stakeholder Relationships
Staff Management
Work Health and Safety
What You Will Bring:
You will bring strong negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills, coupled with high-level interpersonal and cross-cultural communication abilities. Your problem-solving expertise, experience in dispute resolution, and community liaison will be essential, along with your demonstrated experience in asset management and basic maintenance of equipment.
In addition to this, you will have: -
- Minimum Certificate IV level Tertiary qualifications (for example: Conservation and Land Management) in a relevant field or extensive relevant and equivalent experience
- Minimum of two (2) years relevant supervisory experience leading a team Sound knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal land and sea management issues, and opportunities and constraints affecting Aboriginal people’s involvement.
- Sound knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal land and sea management issues, and opportunities and constraints affecting Aboriginal people’s involvement.
- Sound computer literacy skills in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software programs
- A current NT drivers’ licence.
For a full copy of the Position Description refer to the link provided below.
What’s in it for you?
You get to work in a friendly and dynamic team environment, fostering professional growth, and collaboration. We can provide an excellent work life balance with a level of flexibility that allows you to work not just in the business but on the business. This role provides a unique opportunity to support our Aboriginal communities in the NLC Region.
We offer:
- NLC-provided accommodation for a comfortable and convenient living arrangement.
- 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 $2,961
Interested applicants should send a copy of their CV, a cover letter outlining why you are interested in this position and what relevant skills and expertise you bring to the role.
If you have any further queries please contact: Peter Phillips on 0447 665 969
Applications Close: Monday, 18th August 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.
