Albury and District Local Aboriginal Land Council - Albury NSW

Key responsibilities

- Demonstrate strong leadership in supervising a team of 6 Indigenous Rangers (3 Male & 3 Female)
- Establish operational plans, schedule field activities, and mentor a team of 6 Rangers in line with cultural protocols and WHS requirements.
- Coordinate hands-on land and river management, including fire management, weed/pest control, fencing, biodiversity monitoring, and mapping.
- Build strong relationships with Traditional Owners, private landholders, and government agencies to facilitate access and project outcomes.
- Identify training needs and facilitate training opportunities for the team’s qualified skills development.
- Actively support cultural heritage protection and Indigenous Knowledge management.
- Maintain field equipment, vehicles, and accurate GPS/GIS data recording systems.
- Monitor 6-month and annual targets, delivering regular progress updates to the CEO.

Selection Criteria

About you

- Qualifications in Conservation & Ecosystem Management, Cultural Heritage, or a related field.
- Proven leadership experience as a Senior/Lead Ranger or supervisor, ideally within a First Nations or cross-cultural environment.
- Demonstrated leadership experience as a Team Leader, preferably in a similar role, with the ability to effectively lead a small team.
- Strong cross-cultural communication skills and experience working on-Country.
- Basic mapping platform/GPS proficiency and solid computer skills (MS Office).




- Valid Class 'C' Driver's License and strong physical fitness for field work.
- Senior First Aid certificate (or willingness to obtain).
- Valid NSW Working with Children Check and National Police Check.

About us

The Albury and District Local Aboriginal Land Council (ADLALC) supports the local Aboriginal community by managing landholdings, preserving culture, and providing services for the benefit of the local community. Through NIAA funding, we are proud to launch the Wirimbirra Indigenous Ranger Program - a 100% First Nations initiative integrating traditional knowledge and Western science to care for land and river Country across Wiradjuri land.

Benefits

- 4-day work week (0.8 FTE) with 4 weeks annual leave, 10 days personal leave, parental leave and 2 days paid Sorry Business leave.
- Salary packaging option to boost take-home pay, plus potential room to negotiate base rate based on exceptional experience.
- Fully funded courses including Drone Pilot training, 4WD certification, Chainsaw, Chemical Handling, Wildfire Awareness, and Cultural/Language training.
- Work vehicle access, fuel allowance, uniform, laptop, iPad, and phone provided.

Your application will need to include:

- Cover letter, outlining why you want the role, and how you address selection criteria (max 2 pages)
- CV/Resume, outlining your work experience, qualifications and education.

Applications close 11.59pm on 4 September 2026.

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📌 Lead Ranger (Albury)
🏢 Albury and District Local Aboriginal Land Council
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