Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Maningrida College

Job title Learning on Country Coordinator Designation Administrative Officer 6

Job type Full time Duration Fixed from 25/01/2027 up to 23/01/2028

Salary $102,505 - $114,282 Location Maningrida

Position number 40817 RTF 360272 Closing 12/11/2026

Contact officer Brooke Sweeney, Principal on 08 8979 5950 or [email protected]

About the agency http://www.education.nt.gov.au

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=360272

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 Maningrida College in conjunction with the Bawinanga Aboriginal Djelk Rangers, the Learning on Country (LoC) Coordinator aims
to encourage school attendance, improve literacy and numeracy skills, develop leadership skills and increase job readiness for student entry into the general
employment market as well as specific ranger employment. The program draws upon both secondary and primary education whilst prioritising years 10-
12.
Context statement
The LoC program is a cooperative initiative of Indigenous natural and cultural resource management agencies (Ranger Groups) and schools in up to nine
Arnhem Land sites. It builds on the discourse and practice of “both 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. 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 a LoC Annual Partnership Plan, convening

Local Learning on Country Committee, contributing to school based LoC activities (camps, excursions for Maningrida College students), whilst working
within the school environment and structures.

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.

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. Coordinate and deliver as necessary LoC related training and staff development for teachers and rangers.
5. Ensure the collection, compilation and reporting of accurate data to inform the implementation and evaluation of the LoC, including reports on the

progress and performance against program outcomes and key performance indicators.
6. Work as a member of the school team to follow whole school practices and systems taking on approaches and actions aligned to the school’s annual

improvement plan.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated capacity to work and communicate collaboratively and effectively with Indigenous Australians; and experience in working with





Indigenous school students from Transition to Year 12 with a particular focus on secondary and vocational education programs.
2. Proven ability in building and maintaining effective teams, networks and relationships with other agencies and stakeholders and to work with flexibility

within a school-based setting
3. Demonstrated project management, administrative and time management skills, and the development of budgets and acquittal of Government funding,

highly developed interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills with demonstrated ability to influence and engage multiple stakeholders to deliver
program activities in cross-cultural contexts.

4. 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 and knowledge of Indigenous Ranger Programs and their purpose, priorities and
organisational arrangements.

5. Demonstrated highly developed communication skills, ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment and follow instructions and respond to
guidance effectively from Senior leadership positions such as School Principals while ensuring adherence to all Department of education and Training
policies.

Desirable
1. Formal qualifications in Conservation and Land Management or a related field, Senior First Aid and Bronze Medallion.
Further Information
• This position will require travel, mainly on unsealed roads in 4WD vehicles and overnight stays in remote communities and camping. 4WD Training is

required (or capacity to undertake training).

- A current Working with Children Clearance Notice (Ochre Card), ability to obtain a Northern Land Council Residential/Work permit for Maningrida

Community and NT drivers’ licence (or ability to obtain).

- Accommodation and utilities are provided in Maningrida community at no cost for this position, however applicants must be willing to live in a shared

house with another school staff member.

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