Indigenous Protected Area (IPA) Coordinator - Ganalanga Mindibirrina

• Location: Darwin or Katherine
• Status: Fulltime

Are you passionate about Country culture and working alongside Traditional Owners Heres your chance to take on a rewarding communityled 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 youll 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 engagementparticularly 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 handson cando 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.

Whats in it for you

At the NLC youll thrive in a supportive and inclusive workplace that values professional growth cultural respect and worklife balance. You will be part of a passionate team committed to land rights sustainability and selfdetermination.

You will be part of a passionate team within the NLCs Caring for Country program with access to development opportunities meaningful relationships and the chance to contribute to longterm environmental and cultural outcomes.

We offer:

• Abase salary of $98720per annum plus14.5% superannuationandsalary sacrificingup to $15900 Meal Entertainment and Holiday Accommodation benefits up to $2650 per year.
• Other benefits under our Enterprise Agreement include:
• • District allowanceof up to $4797 per annum for individuals with dependents and $2630 without dependents.
  • 5weeks annual leave leaving loading 18 days personal leave;
  • Paid Christmasclose down;
  • Upon completion of 12 months of service anAnnual airfarewith a net (in hand) value of $2961

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

Applications Close: Friday 30th May 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.