- Support land and cultural management on Larrakia Country
- Gain skills and formal qualifications through hands-on work
- Work safely, respectfully, and as part of a dedicated team

About the program

Larrakia Rangers are funded through a mixture of grant funding and fee-for-service activities to undertake a variety of environmental monitoring and management activities on Larrakia traditional country.

Larrakia Rangers are substantially funded by the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation.

The future of the program is based on a greater emphasis on fee-for-service activities, which will require a more commercially resilient structure.

Larrakia Rangers also have an important role in training community members interested in land and sea management using both traditional and modern ecological knowledge systems.

Benefits and perks

Conditions of employment covered by the Larrakia Nation Aboriginal Corporation Enterprise Agreement 2024. Salary range starting at $29.71 per hour. Option to salary package a maximum of $15,899 from your gross salary each year; 5 weeks pro rata annual leave per year; and a 35-hour week. We have a dedicated employee assistance program and excellent training and development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

- OBJECTIVE: As a member of a team, undertake works in natural and cultural resource management on Larrakia traditional country whilst at the same time gaining formal qualifications and experience.
- Undertake land management and related activities as directed by management and/or supervisory staff, and other duties relevant to the Rangers program such as cleaning, maintenance or administrative duties, etc.




- Work effectively with other staff and partners;
- Be punctual, reliable and maintain a neat and tidy appearance;
- Continuously improve qualifications and skills through work practices, training, on the job performance and to widen skills base and range of experience;
- Ensure work is done in accordance with WHS regulations specifically in dealing with hazardous chemicals and manual handling;
- Ensure equipment is used and maintained at industry standards;
- Other position related duties as requested by the Program Manager; and
- Maintain respect for Larrakia people and traditional country.

Key Selection Criteria

It would be considered an advantage if applicants also possess:

- Identify as Indigenous youth, 17 - 25 years old
- Understanding of cultural protocols, together with a willingness to work respectfully in accordance with Larrakia and other Indigenous culture
- Robust interest in land and sea country management and Ranger work
- Ability and willingness to undertake physical labour, outdoors and in adverse weather conditions, on/around water, as well as handling a variety of plants and animals, power tools, chemicals and the like, within workplace health and safety guidelines
- Ability and willingness to undertake and complete accredited training in Conservation and Land Management,



including gaining a Coxswain Certificate
- Ability and willingness to follow instructions, work both supervised and unsupervised in line with standard policies and procedures
- Ability to maintain a neat appearance, good health and match industry standards while working in a difficult and challenging tropical environment
- Agree to undertake ad-hoc drug and alcohol test to satisfy program’s contractual requirements
- NT Drivers Licence (C Class) or ability and willingness to obtain
- Identify as Larrakia
- Minimum Year 10 High School completion

Important Information for Applicants

Applicants who progress to the final stage of the recruitment process will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing.

Child Safety and Employment Requirements

Larrakia Nation is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children and young people who access our programs, services and facilities. We maintain a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and neglect.

As a condition of employment, the successful applicant will be required to provide a current and satisfactory National Police Check and a valid Working with Children (Ochre) Car d.

Applicants must also provide a current copy of their driver's licence as part of the application process.

Please note that direct applications submitted to LNAC staff will not be accepted.

Applications close: Wednesday, 18 November 2026

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