The Business

The Traditional Owners of the Warddeken Indigenous Protected Area formed Warddeken Land Management Ltd. in 2007. Warddeken is an Aboriginal owned, not-for-profit company that combines traditional ecological knowledge with Western science to manage and protect one of Australia’s most unique environments.

Operating from remote homeland communities in west Arnhem Land, we provide employment for hundreds of Indigenous people who engage in vital projects, including fire management, carbon abatement, weed and feral animal control, rock art and ecological conservation, and cultural heritage management.

The Opportunity

This is a rare chance to take on a senior leadership role with real purpose and impact. As Ranger Teams Manager, you’ll lead and support the coordinators managing three remote ranger bases across the Warddeken Indigenous Protected Area, helping to deliver critical cultural and environmental programs.

You’ll use your leadership, people management and cultural capability to build a strong, resilient workforce, working closely with Traditional Owners and program teams.

With a focus on workforce development, team wellbeing and cultural connection, you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of ranger work in west Arnhem Land.

If you’re a strong collaborator who thrives in complex, people-centred environments — and you’re ready to work where it matters — this role offers challenge, meaning, and the chance to be part of something bigger.

The location is Darwin, NT with extensive travel to Warddeken IPA .

About You

You’re a skilled and values-driven leader who brings the right mix of emotional intelligence, operational strength, and cultural sensitivity. You’ll thrive in this role if you bring the following:

Leadership & People Management

Proven experience managing diverse teams, ideally in remote or cross-cultural environments

A calm, supportive leadership style grounded in empathy and accountability

Skilled in performance management, goal setting, and supporting staff wellbeing

Committed to building inclusive, respectful and high-performing team cultures

Cultural Capability & Community Engagement

Experience working with Aboriginal communities and a deep respect for Indigenous knowledge and leadership

Confident working in partnership with Traditional Owners and community members

Demonstrated cultural sensitivity, humility, and willingness to learn

Strategic & Operational Skills

Strong planning, coordination and project management skills

Ability to balance long-term strategy with hands-on problem solving

Skilled in managing staff rosters, budgets and resourcing across multiple sites

Comfortable using data and feedback to improve systems and workforce outcomes

Personal Attributes & Commitments

Excellent communicator and collaborator across teams and cultures

Resilient, adaptable and comfortable working in remote bush settings

Passionate about environmental and cultural preservation

Holds (or willing to obtain) Ochre Card, a manual driver’s licence, and 4WD capability

Your Reward

Competitive Salary: $110,000 - $120,000 + Super + Salary Sacrifice

Additional Benefits: Salary sacrifice options, 6 weeks annual leave

Dynamic, Field-Based Role – Based in Darwin with regular travel to ranger bases across remote West Arnhem Land

Strategic, High-Impact Work – Lead the development of a resilient Indigenous workforce driving cultural and environmental outcomes

Collaborative Leadership Environment – Work alongside Traditional Owners, senior staff and program leads in a values-driven, culturally grounded organisation

Next Steps

To register your interest, click the “Apply for this job now” button, without delay.

To discuss this opportunity, or if you have questions, contact Matt for a confidential discussion on 0472 620 288 or [email protected]