Women's Ranger Coordinator

Dambimangari Aboriginal Corporation; Remote; GBP 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An Indigenous conservation organization in the East Midlands seeks a Women's Ranger Coordinator to lead Female Indigenous Rangers on conservation projects in remote Kimberley. The role includes supervising operations, mentoring, and building community relationships. Candidates must have strong logistics skills, relevant qualifications, and the ability to work closely with Aboriginal communities. This is a unique opportunity to support Indigenous leadership in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary with salary sacrificing

Training and development opportunities

5 weeks annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience working with Aboriginal people in remote Australia.
• Ability to supervise teams and plan work effectively.
• Proven practical bush skills and current manual driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead Indigenous Female Rangers in conservation and cultural programmes.
• Oversee ranger operations including planning and budgeting.
• Mentor Female Rangers to develop their skills and confidence.

Skills

Leadership

Environmental management

Logistics

Mentoring

Cultural awareness

Education

Tertiary qualification in natural resource management

Tools

Microsoft Office

4WD vehicles

Job description

Do you want the opportunity to work with Female Indigenous Rangers on some of the most spectacular, remote Kimberley country and coastline? Dambimangari Aboriginal Corporation (DAC) is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our Healthy Country team!

This is a 12-month fixed‑term maternity leave contract based in Derby, WA. Relocation support will be provided to the successful candidate, if required.

It is a genuine occupational requirement for the successful candidate to be Female in accordance with the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) Section 27 and Section 50.

About the Role

The Women’s Ranger Coordinator leads our Indigenous Female Rangers to deliver conservation, land management, and cultural programmes. You will work as part of the Healthy Country Team who are committed to protecting land and sea Country through activities such as fire management, biodiversity monitoring, marine patrols, cultural heritage, and training initiatives.

The team collaborates closely with expert partners, including Parks and Wildlife (DBCA), Australian Wildlife Conservancy, WA Fisheries (DPIRD), the Department of Agriculture, and research organisations to achieve program goals. In addition, this role provides mentorship to build the skills and confidence of Female Rangers through training and development.

Key Duties

• Oversee ranger operations in collaboration with the Healthy Country team, including planning, budgeting, staffing, logistics, and on‑ground delivery.
• Coordinate cultural activities and back‑to‑country trips for Traditional Owners.
• Supervise and mentor Female Rangers, building skills for specialist and senior roles through training and development frameworks.
• Manage assets and infrastructure, including vehicles and equipment.
• Foster strong relationships with Traditional Owners and partners.
• Provide updates to the Healthy Country Committee, Directors and Members.
• Ensure compliance with safety systems and reporting requirements.

What We Are Looking For

You’ll be a hands‑on leader with practical bush skills, strong logistics, and experience in environmental management or community development. You’ll be culturally aware, adaptable, and passionate about mentoring Indigenous women in a remote Kimberley setting. You will also bring:

• Tertiary qualification in natural resource management, environmental science, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal people in remote Australia, preferably in conservation, land management, or community development.
• Proven ability to manage and supervise teams, including planning work, motivating staff and monitoring performance in challenging environments.
• Strong skills in logistics, budgeting, work planning and reporting.
• Experience operating and maintaining vehicles, trailers, and small machinery (marine operations experience desirable).
• Practical bush skills and a current manual driver’s licence (4WD experience essential), with the ability to commit to multiple remote field trips (3–10 days) during the dry season.
• Computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience managing budgets, work plans and reporting.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Working with Children Check, National Police Clearance and First Aid Certificate.

About the Dambeemangaddee people

We are the Traditional Owners of the land and waters along the north‑west Kimberley coastline, extending from the Robinson River, just north of Derby to the Prince Regent River in the far north of the Kimberley region in WA. We have cared for this Country for many thousands of years. Our cultural responsibilities involve looking after the land and waters and protecting biodiversity. Our Country hosts many threatened and endemic species, mighty rivers, coral reefs, powerful whirlpools, rugged cliffs, sandy beaches and more than 700 islands.

About the Corporation

• Managing Native Titles and stakeholder engagement (mining, tourism, development).
• Member Services in health, education and wellbeing.
• Land and sea management, including ranger programs and marine parks.
• Cultural heritage and visitor management.
• Economic development and remote infrastructure.
• Corporate services (finance, admin, payroll).

DAC offers

• Competitive salary with salary sacrificing up to $15,899.
• Training and development opportunities in a supportive team environment.
• 5 weeks annual leave with office closure over the Christmas period.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re passionate about making a difference and ready to support a dynamic team, we’d love to hear from you! Learn more about DAC and the Dambeemangaddee people: www.dambimangari.com.au

For more information about the position, please email *****@wcasolutions.com or call (08) 9383 3***.