Indigenous Protected Area (IPA) Coordinator - Ganalanga Mindibirrina

• Location: Darwin or Katherine
• Status: Full-time

Are you passionate about Country, culture and working alongside Traditional Owners? Here’s your chance to take on a rewarding, community-led role helping protect one of the most unique Indigenous Protected Areas in the Northern Territory.

About the Role

As the Indigenous Protected Area (IPA) Coordinator - Ganalanga Mindibirrina, you will play a central role in the delivery of land and cultural management projects on Waanyi and Garawa Country in the Ganalanga Mindibirrina IPA. Working in close collaboration with Traditional Owners, the IPA advisory committee, and the Waanyi Garawa and Garawa Ranger teams, you’ll ensure cultural priorities are met and IPA land is cared for through the implementation of work plans, the IPA management plan, and other key programs.

What you will Bring

You will bring a strong track record in cultural and natural resource management, project delivery, and stakeholder engagement—particularly in remote Indigenous contexts. Your ability to work respectfully and effectively with a range of stakeholders, coupled with solid planning and organisational skills, will be vital to your success. You will bring a hands-on, can-do attitude with the flexibility and resilience to live and work in remote communities and deliver outcomes on Country.  In addition to this you will have:-

• Minimum of four (4) years of relevant practical experience working in land/ parks management and Indigenous Programs or a similar role.
• Proven experience in project management, administration and finance management including grant writing and acquittals as well as in project coordination and implementation to effectively deliver complex projects.
• Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card), or ability to obtain one.
• A current NT drivers’ licence and ability to operate a 4WD safely in remote locations.

For a full copy of the Position Description refer to the link provided below.

What’s in it for you?

At the NLC, you’ll thrive in a supportive and inclusive workplace that values professional growth, cultural respect, and work-life balance. You will be part of a passionate team committed to land rights, sustainability, and self-determination.

You will be part of a passionate team within the NLC’s Caring for Country program, with access to development opportunities, meaningful relationships, and the chance to contribute to long-term environmental and cultural outcomes.

We offer:

• A base salary of $102,669 per annum plus 15% superannuation and salary sacrificing up to $15,900 + Meal Entertainment and Holiday Accommodation benefits up to $2,650 per year.
• Other benefits under our Enterprise Agreement include:
• • District allowance of up to $4,797 per annum for individuals with dependents and $2630 without dependents.
  • 5 weeks annual leave, leaving loading, 18 days personal leave;
  • Paid Christmas close down;
  • Upon completion of 12 months of service an Annual airfare with a net (in hand) value of $3,177

Interested applicants should send a copy of their CV along with a cover letter outlining why you are interested in this position and what relevant skills and experience will you bring to the role.

If you have any further queries please contact: Tim West on 0491 452 357

Applications Close: Wednesday 27th August 2025 

About the NLC

The Northern Land Council (NLC) is an independent statutory authority of the Commonwealth. The NLC is established under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act (NT) 1976 and its purpose is to serve its constituents who are Traditional Owners (TOs) and other Aboriginal people living in their region.  Cultural knowledge and lived experience are central to the work that we do here at NLC.  We are committed to enhancing Aboriginal peoples social, political and economic participation by supporting their aspirations and amplifying their voices on a range of issues impacting on their lands, seas, culture and communities.