About the role
The Anindilyakwa Land & Sea Rangers work in partnership with Traditional Owners to care for and manage the land and sea country of the Groote Archipelago, supporting cultural responsibilities, protecting environmental and cultural values, and passing on knowledge to future generations.
The Rangers deliver projects under the Indigenous Protected Area and the Indigenous Rangers Program, working with community, industry and government to manage visitor access, compliance patrols, threatened species, biosecurity, fisheries, asset maintenance, and community education.
This position coordinates, supervises and supports Ranger teams to meet funding obligations and ensure the effective protection of land, sea and cultural sites in accordance with Anindilyakwa law and the Aboriginal Land Rights Act **** (Cth).
Key responsibilities
Lead and Supervise Ranger Operations: Supervise and coordinate Rangers to deliver on-ground land and sea management activities, to ensure all work is carried out effectively, safely, and in line with annual project plans and funding agreements.
This is achieved by allocating tasks, overseeing daily activities, monitoring progress against project plans, and ensuring contractual obligations are met.
Build Ranger Capability and Leadership: Develop the skills, confidence, and leadership capacity of Rangers, to enable Rangers to independently plan, implement, and lead work activities.
This is achieved by supporting long-term program sustainability, through coaching, mentoring, on-the-job training, and supporting access to relevant accredited and non-accredited training.
Plan and Deliver Projects: Support strategic planning and implementation of Ranger projects, to ensure projects align with approved activity plans, IPA objectives, and Traditional Owner aspirations.
This is achieved by working with Ranger teams to plan activities, schedule works, coordinate resources, and adapt plans when required.
Manage Reporting, Data, and Administration: Oversee accurate recording, reporting, and administrative tasks,



to meet the reporting requirements of funding bodies and ALC governance obligations.
This is achieved by supervising data collection, mentoring Rangers in record keeping, reviewing reports, and ensuring compliance with ALC policies and procedures.
Ensure Compliance, Patrols, and Safety: Plan and execute recreation area and marine patrols and ensure safe work practices, to protect cultural sites, ensure compliance with the Aboriginal Land Rights Act **** (Cth), and maintain community and Ranger safety.
At the discretion of the Land and Sea Manager, coordinate patrol schedules (including weekend patrols), guiding Rangers in compliance procedures, accurately recording offences, and promoting WHS standards.
Maintain Assets and Build Partnerships: Maintain Ranger assets and support key partnerships, to ensure operational readiness and strengthen collaboration in Indigenous land and sea management.
This is achieved by overseeing maintenance of vehicles, boats and equipment, and supporting the IPA Operations Coordinator to engage stakeholders and develop new projects.
About you
Demonstrated experience supervising and coordinating staff to deliver on-ground environmental, cultural and social management activities, in remote or field-based settings
Proven ability to work respectfully and effectively with Aboriginal people, including consultation with Traditional Owners and community members including a solid understanding of Aboriginal governance structures in Northern Australia
Understanding of the Aboriginal Land Rights Act (NT) **** and commitment to community empowerment, training and development




Ability to work independently in remote areas with strong interpersonal, written and computer skills, including Microsoft Office and reporting
Availability for 1 weekend patrol per month
Relevant qualification and/or demonstrated experience in natural resource, cultural resource, or land and sea management
Demonstrated ability to safely operate and navigate small commercial vessels (up to 12 metres), including conducting thorough pre-departure checks, monitoring maritime conditions, and ensuring compliance with all relevant marine safety regulations
Valid motor vehicle licence (Class C, LR, or MR)
National Police Check
Fitness for Work assessment
Valid Working with Children check/clearance (Ochre Card for Northern Territory)
Willingness to obtain a Coxswain Certificate of Competency (Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA))
About us
The Anindilyakwa Land Council (ALC) represents the Traditional Owners of the Groote archipelago.
The ALC officially commenced in ****; replacing the role previously carried out by the Northern Land Council.
The ALC functions to ascertain and express the wishes and opinions of the Anindilyakwa people as to the management of the land and sea in the Groote archipelago region, to protect interests of Traditional Owners, to assist in protection of sacred sites, to assist Anindilyakwa people in traditional land claims, to negotiate with persons desiring to obtain an estate or interest in the land, to assist Traditional Owners in carrying out commercial activity, and to supervise and provide administrative and other assistance for Land Trusts holding Indigenous land in the Groote archipelago region.
ALC is an independent statutory authority of the Commonwealth, subject to the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act ****, described therein as a Corporate Commonwealth Entity and is currently a portfolio agency of Prime Minister and Cabinet.
Applications close Monday, 31 August **** so be quick and apply today!

📌 Ranger Team Leader (Katherine)
🏢 Anindilyakwa Land Council
📍 Katherine