Are you interested in working alongside one of the oldest continuous cultures in the world in remote East Arnhem Land?
The Crocodile Islands Rangers (CIR) are based in Milingimbi and administered by MOPRA, governed by an Executive Committee of Traditional Owners. They manage the land and sea country of the Crocodile Islands within the Maringa IPA, off the coast of north-east Arnhem Land, approx. 500km east of Darwin. The CIR program was established in 2011 by Senior Traditional Owner Laurie Baymarwangga. CIR activities include marine debris clean-ups, weed and fire management, pest control, quarantine, cultural site management, sea country patrols, biodiversity surveys, indigenous knowledge transfer, community engagement, and cultural support. Work involves team leadership, program planning, coordination of land and sea operations, and ensuring conservation of culture and land.
The role:
- Team leadership of the ranger program, including planning, workforce development, partnerships, reporting, program delivery, and daily implementation of the work plan.
- Coordinate and mentor rangers, develop and deliver conservation and cultural projects.
Key responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver the ranger program in accordance with funding guidelines.
- Supervise and mentor the ranger team, ensuring timely and safe activities.
- Support skills and personal development of rangers.
- Coordinate patrols, wildlife and weed surveys, control programs, and burning programs.
- Maintain cultural sites, environmental management, and assets.
- Be available for emergency work (e.g. sea rescues, animal removals).
- Supervise staff and provide training to ensure qualifications for required assets.
- Support community works at outstations.
- Maintain records and reporting documentation.
- Enforce WHS procedures and compliance.
Selection Criteria - Essential:
- Commitment to indigenous capacity building through mentoring and training.
- Willingness to live and work in a remote context outdoors in challenging conditions.
- Ability to work collaboratively and respectfully with people for whom English is a second language.
- Respect for Yolngu cultural and spiritual values for managing Land and Sea Country.
- Communication and organisational skills.
- NT Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card) and NT drivers licence (or ability to obtain).
Desirable:
- Tertiary qualifications or extensive related experience in land or natural resource management.
- Knowledge of or willingness to learn environmental management processes.
- Experience/certificates in use of ranger equipment (UTV, 4WD, weed spraying, chainsaws, etc).
- Experience in trades and maintenance.
- Experience in marine operations and relevant marine qualifications.
- Experience living and working in a remote Aboriginal community.
About MOPRA: Milingimbi Outstations Progress Resource Aboriginal Corporation (MOPRA) is a community-based organisation supporting Yolŋu Traditional Owners and community members of Milingimbi and the Crocodile Islands to live, work, and care for ancestral Country. MOPRA coordinates community development, environmental management, and essential service delivery to Homelands and Outstations. The mission is to strengthen cultural connection and sustainable livelihoods through responsible Land and Sea Country management.
Find out more: crocodileislandsrangers.com
Salary: $85,000 p.a. + super, fully furnished accommodation, utilities, travel allowances, 6 weeks annual leave + bonus 3 weeks wellbeing leave (total package approx. $114,000+)
How to apply:
Please email your CV and a cover letter outlining your skills and experience relative to the selection criteria to hr@mopra.org.au with the subject line 'Application: Crocodile Islands Ranger Coordinator via Enviro Jobs Network'. Bonus points if your cover letter is not written by AI.