Job description

Position Overview

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 1976 (Cth).

Organisational Overview

The Anindilyakwa Land Council (ALC) represents the Traditional Owners of the Groote archipelago. The ALC officially commenced in 1991; replacing the role previously carried out by the Northern Land Council. The Northern Land Council, however, continues to function as the Native Title Representative body for the Groote Archipelago region. 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.





The Anindilyakwa Land Council has jurisdiction over a large area of land and sea in the Groote Archipelago with Traditional Owners of land and sea country residing in the communities of Angurugu and Umbakumba on Groote Eylandt, and at Milyakburra on Bickerton Island. Anindilyakwa society is comprised of 14 clans divided into two moieties with most community members holding language competence in Anindilyakwa and one of the mainland languages such as Nunggubuyu or Yolngu Matha.

Selection Criteria

- 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 strong understanding of Aboriginal governance structures in Northern Australia.

- Understanding of the Aboriginal Land Rights Act (NT) 1976 and commitment to community empowerment, training and development.
- Ability to work independently in remote areas; strong interpersonal, written and computer skills, including Microsoft Office and reporting.
- Availability for 1 weekend patrol per month.

Desirable:

- Mechanical aptitude with vehicles, vessels, or small motors.

- Experience using GIS, digital mapping or data management systems.

What's on Offer?

- Competitive base salary with relocation, housing and car provided
- 5weeks annual leave plus 17.5% leave loading
- 18 days personal leave and additional paid leave over Christmas and New Year shutdown
- Holiday Travel Allowance
- Salary packaging advantages

next steps

To submit your application, please click ‘Apply now’ by the closing date.

Further Information

For more information on the Anindilyakwa Land Council, please visit our website: https://www.anindilyakwa.com.au

Please email recruitment with any questions or to request a copy of the position description, at [email protected] using the subject line: Ranger Team Leader - Groote Eylandt enquiry via Ethical Jobs.

📌 Ranger Team Leader - Groote Eylandt (Darwin)
🏢 Anindilyakwa Land Council
📍 Darwin