Darwin Daly Wagait Regional Program Coordinator

Northern Land Council; Darwin; Hybrid; AUD 124,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% superannuation

Salary sacrifice up to $15,900

Meal Entertainment & Holiday Accomm. $

District allowance benefit

Annual airfare

Job summary

Northern Land Council is seeking an experienced Regional Program Coordinator to drive Caring for Country operations in the Darwin Daly Wagait region. You will lead a remote team, coordinate budgets and planning, and work closely with Traditional Owners and partner organisations to deliver land, sea and cultural management activities in a sustainable manner.

The role requires senior leadership, strong relationship skills and a deep understanding of Indigenous ranger programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years’ experience leading ranger or natural resource management programs.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams including mentoring and workforce planning.
• Strong financial and program management skills including budgeting, reporting and funding compliance.
• Understanding of Northern Territory Natural Resource Management and Indigenous Ranger Programs.
• Experience building relationships with Aboriginal communities and government agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for Caring for Country programs across Darwin Daly Wagait region.
• Oversee operational planning, budgeting, governance and reporting.
• Manage a remote team and coordinate stakeholder engagement with Traditional Owners and partners.
• Ensure activities meet funding requirements, cultural governance and organisational objectives.

Tools

GPS

GIS

QGIS

Avenza Maps

Job description

Darwin Daly Wagait Regional Program Coordinator

• Location: Darwin
• Status: Full-time ongoing
• Salary package: $137,506 per annum inclusive of 15% Superannuation.

We are seeking an experienced Regional Program Coordinator to lead Caring for Country operations across the Darwin, Daly Wagait region. This position provides strategic and operational leadership for the Malak Malak, Bulgul and Kenbi Indigenous Ranger Programs, supporting the delivery of land, sea, wetland and riverine management activities across a diverse and culturally significant region.

Working closely with Ranger Coordinators, Traditional Owners and key partner organisations, you will provide oversight of program delivery, workforce development, financial management and regional planning. You will ensure activities are delivered safely, effectively and in accordance with Traditional Owner aspirations, funding agreements and organisational objectives, while fostering strong partnerships and supporting long-term program sustainability.

About the Role

Reporting to the CFC Operations Manager, the Regional Program Coordinator is responsible for leading and managing a team of remotely based staff to plan, coordinate and deliver regional Caring for Country programs.

The Regional Program Coordinator oversees operational planning, workforce management, budget development and monitoring, program governance, stakeholder engagement and reporting, while supporting strong cultural governance and sustainable program delivery.

This is a senior leadership position requiring highly developed people management skills, sound judgement and the ability to build and maintain productive relationships with Traditional Owners, communities, funding bodies and government agencies. The position is also responsible for the development and oversight of annual work plans and budgets, and for reporting program outcomes and performance to Traditional Owners, the Northern Land Council Full Council and funding providers.

What you will Bring

You are an experienced leader in natural resource management, Indigenous ranger programs, or land and sea management, with a strong track record of delivering environmental, cultural and operational outcomes. You excel at building respectful relationships with Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and stakeholders, and have the ability to lead, mentor and develop diverse teams. With sound financial and program management skills, you can manage budgets, oversee complex projects and ensure compliance with funding requirements.

Your practical knowledge of remote field operations, land management technologies and commitment to culturally informed conservation outcomes will help drive the success of ranger programs across the Darwin Daly Wagait region.

In addition to this, you will have

• Minimum four years’ experience leading ranger or natural resource management programs.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams including performance management, mentoring and workforce planning.
• Strong financial and program management skills, including budgeting, reporting and funding agreement compliance.
• Demonstrated understanding of Northern Territory Natural Resource Management, Indigenous Ranger Programs and the role of Traditional Owners in cultural and environmental governance.
• Experience building relationships with Aboriginal communities, government agencies and external stakeholders.
• Practical knowledge of GPS, GIS and mapping platforms such as QGIS and Avenza Maps.
• Current C Class Driver License and willingness to undertake remote travel.
• For a full copy of the Position Description refer to the link provided below.

What’s in it for you?

This is an exciting opportunity to lead and strengthen ranger programs that deliver meaningful environmental, cultural and community outcomes across the Malak Malak, Bulgul and Kenbi Ranger Programs. You'll have access to professional development and leadership training opportunities, allowing you to build your skills and advance your career while working alongside Traditional Owners and dedicated ranger teams. In this rewarding role, you'll make a lasting contribution to caring for Country, supporting communities, and driving positive outcomes on the ground.

We offer:

• A base salary of $119,571 per annum plus 15% superannuation paid on Base and District Allowance
• 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 $5,064 (DA2) per annum for individuals with dependents and $2,777 (DA1) without dependents.
  • Generous leave provisions 5 weeks annual leave 18 days personal leave;
  • PaidChristmas close down;
  • Upon completion of 12 months of service an Annual airfare with a net (in hand) value of $3,453

For further enquiries, please contact Tom Price 0487 521 176

Applications Close: Tuesday, 24th November 2026

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.