Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Ramingining School
Job title Learning on Country Coordinator Designation Administrative Officer 6
Job type Full Time Duration Ongoing commencing 13/12/2026
Salary $102,505 - $114,282 Location Ramingining
Position number 041840 RTF 359562 Closing 05/11/2026
Contact Officer Deanne Kathagen, Principal Ramingining School on 0491 918 746 or [email protected]
About the agency https://education.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=359562
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY
QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with
disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss
this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective
Under the guidance of Ramingining School and the Arafura Swamp Ranger Aboriginal Corporation (ASRAC), the Learning on Country (LoC)
Coordinator aims to encourage school attendance, improve literacy and numeracy skills, develop leadership, confidence and the
employment capacity of students into Ranger employment and the wider job market. The program draws upon both secondary education
and vocational education and training courses of study. The program prioritises Years 9 to 12.

Context statement
The LoC program is a cooperative initiative of Indigenous natural and cultural resource management agencies (Ranger Groups) and
Schools across 15 remote NT communities.



It builds on the discourse and practice of “two-ways” education where both Indigenous and
western scientific knowledge inform conservation and land management and education and training. The program aligns with and supports
community cultural, social and economic aspirations by providing relevant and sustainable education and employment opportunities for
young people. At its foundation the LoC program is an important and inspiring vehicle for the intergenerational transmission of knowledge.

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Coordinate, supervise and assist with the planning and delivery of the LoC program - Includes preparing an annual LoC Operational

Plan and Partnership MoU, convening the Local Learning on Country Committee and most importantly organising the logistics and
supporting the delivery of the school based LoC activities.

2. Acquire, acquit, and coordinate and manage the resources necessary to support the program including use of ranger resources and
local Indigenous experts required for fieldwork activities. This includes working collaboratively to negotiate with landowners to access
country and to include specialist traditions, knowledge and experience into the program.

3. Maintain regular liaison, consultation and communication with all project partners, potential employers, support agencies and
organisations (VET Providers, AG, NTG, NGOs and community).

4.



Ensure contractual compliance of the program through the collection of data and the timely submission of Performance and Financial
reports relative to program outcomes and key performance indicators.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. A current Working with Children Clearance Notice (Ochre Card) and NT drivers licence (or ability to obtain).
2. Demonstrated capacity to reside, work and communicate collaboratively and effectively with Aboriginal Australians;
3. Proven ability in building and maintaining effective teams, networks and relationships with other agencies and stakeholders.
4. Highly developed interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills with demonstrated ability to influence and engage multiple

stakeholders to deliver program activities in cross-cultural contexts.
5. Knowledge of and experience in working with secondary School and vocational education programs
6. Knowledge of Indigenous Ranger Programs and their purpose, priorities and organisational arrangements.
7. Demonstrated project management, administrative and time management skills including the development of budgets and acquittal

of government funding.
8. Knowledge of the Learning on Country program, the key objectives and the underpinning philosophies, including an understanding

of both-ways learning and their application in the Learning on Country program.

Desirable
1. Formal qualifications in Conservation and Land Management (CLM), or Natural Cultural Resource Management (NCRM) or a related

field
2. Qualifications in Cert IV in Training and Assessment

Further information
This position will require residing in community and delivering on country camps and excursions in remote areas and travelling, mainly on
unsealed roads in 4WD vehicles. A current NT Drivers licence and 4WD training is required (or capacity to undertake training).

Approved

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📌 Learning on Country Coordinator (Ramingining)
🏢 Department of Education and Training
📍 Ramingining