South East Arnhem Regional Program Coordinator

Northern Land Council; Darwin; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

District allowance up to $5,064 (DA2)

Annual airfare after 12 months of use

5 weeks annual leave

18 days personal leave

Salary sacrificing up to $15,900 + $2,

Job summary

Northern Land Council in Darwin seeks a South East Arnhem Regional Program Coordinator to lead Caring for Country operations across Southeast Arnhem. This senior role provides strategic and operational oversight of multiple Ranger Programs and the SEAL IPA land and marine initiatives.

Based in Darwin, you will manage a dispersed team of Ranger Coordinators, IPA staff and project personnel, overseeing delivery, workforce development, governance and financial management while aligning with

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading ranger or natural resource programs.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and budgets.
• Strong budgeting, reporting and funding compliance.
• Knowledge of Indigenous Protected Areas and cultural governance.
• Relationship-building with communities, Aboriginal groups, agencies.
• GPS and GIS mapping with QGIS and Avenza Maps.
• C class driver licence and willingness to travel remotely.

Responsibilities

• Oversee program delivery across Southeast Arnhem region.
• Lead workforce development and governance with Traditional Owners.
• Report outcomes to Traditional Owners and funding bodies.
• Manage a remote Ranger Coordinator network.

Skills

Ranger program leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Budgeting

Tools

QGIS

Avenza Maps

GPS & GIS

Job description

South East Arnhem 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 Southeast Arnhem region. This senior leadership position provides strategic and operational oversight of the Numbulwar Numburindi, Yugul Mangi and Alawa Ranger Programs, together with the Southeast Arnhem Land Indigenous Protected Area (SEAL IPA) land and marine programs.

Working closely with Traditional Owners, Ranger Coordinators, IPA staff and key partner organisations, you will oversee program delivery, workforce development, financial management, governance and regional planning. The role is responsible for supporting a large multidisciplinary workforce and ensuring activities are delivered safely, effectively and in accordance with Traditional Owner aspirations, funding agreements and organisational objectives.

Based in Darwin and reporting to the Caring for Country Operations Manager, the Regional Program Coordinator is responsible for leading and managing a team of remotely based Ranger Coordinators across Southeast Arnhem Land, as well as IPA coordinators and Darwin based project staff.

The role provides leadership and support to Ranger Coordinators and project staff including the SEAL IPA, ghost net and youth engagement support programs across the region. 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’s Regional and Full Council’s and funding providers.

About the Role

Proven experience leading ranger, conservation or natural resource management programs, with strong leadership, stakeholder engagement and program management skills. You'll be confident working collaboratively with Traditional Owners and communities, managing teams and budgets, and driving positive environmental, cultural and community outcomes across remote and diverse settings.

In addition to this, you will have

• Minimum four years’ experience leading ranger, IPA or natural resource management programs.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams including performance management, mentoring, recruitment and workforce planning.
• Strong financial and program management skills including budgeting, reporting and funding agreement compliance.
• Demonstrated understanding of Indigenous Protected Areas, Indigenous Ranger Programs and cultural governance.
• Experience building productive relationships with Aboriginal communities, Traditional Owners, government agencies and funding bodies.
• Practical knowledge of GPS, GIS and mapping platforms including QGIS and Avenza Maps.
• Current C Class Driver Licence and willingness to undertake extensive remote travel.

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

What’s in it for you?

Enjoy professional development and leadership opportunities while playing a key role in strengthening ranger and Indigenous Protected Area (IPA) programs across Southeast Arnhem Land. You'll work alongside Traditional Owners and communities to deliver meaningful cultural, environmental and community outcomes, while leading and developing a passionate team committed to Caring for Country and supporting long-term Indigenous employment pathways.

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;
• Paid Christmas close down;
• Upon completion of 12 months of service an Annual airfare with a net (in hand) value of $3,453

Applications Close:

Wednesday, 25 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.

For further enquiries, please contact

Tom Price 0487 521 176