Northern Land Council
Wardaman Ranger
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Location: Wardaman Country
Status: Part Time Ongoing, Monday – Thursday
Work on Country. Look after Culture. Make a Difference.
Do you enjoy being out on Country? Do you want to protect land, water, plants, animals and important cultural places for future generations?
The Wardaman Ranger team is looking for motivated Aboriginal people who are proud of their Country and want to be part of a strong team making a real difference.
No previous ranger experience is needed. If you have a good attitude, are willing to learn and enjoy working outdoors, we encourage you to apply.
About The Role
As an Indigenous Land and Sea Ranger, you will work with other Rangers, Traditional Owners and the Northern Land Council to care for Country.
Your Work May Include
- Looking after important cultural sites.
- Weed and feral animal control.
- Fire management and burning activities.
- Monitoring plants, animals and the environment.
- Looking after equipment and vehicles.
- Recording information about work completed.
- Working with Traditional Owners and community members.
- Travelling across Country and taking part in ranger training.
Every day is different, with plenty of time spent outdoors and on Country.
What You Will Bring
We are looking for people who:
- Have a connection to, or understanding of, Aboriginal culture and community.
- Are interested in caring for land and sea.
- Enjoy working outside and doing practical work.
- Are willing to learn new skills and work as part of a team.
- Can communicate in basic English and follow instructions.
- Live on Katherine or close to, the Wardaman Land Trust or surrounding community.
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It is helpful if you have a manual driver's licence or previous ranger experience, but these are not essential. Training and support will be provided.
For a full copy of the Position Description refer to the link provided below.
What’s in it for you?
Joining the Wardaman Ranger team means you will:
- Work on Country helping protect culture and the environment.
- Learn practical ranger skills and gain nationally recognised training opportunities.
- Work alongside Traditional Owners and experienced Rangers.
- Build a career that supports community and future generations.
- Be part of a supportive team doing meaningful work every day.
We Offer
- A base salary of $56,954 per annum Pro Rata 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 Pro Rata of up to $9,926.01 (DA4) per annum for individuals with dependents and $6,114.93 (DA3) 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 $3,177.
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This position is intended for Aboriginal applicants who have cultural knowledge and a connection to Country. The Northern Land Council strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal people who want to build a career in land and sea management.
Interested applicants
should send a copy of their CV along with a cover letter outlining why you are interested in this position and what relevant skills and expertise you will bring to this role?
If you have any further queries, please contact: Samantha Sing 0427 952 153
Applications Close
Wednesday 15th of July 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.
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