The Organisation

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 opportunity to lead and strengthen the way Warddeken tracks and communicates its impact across one of Australia’s most significant Indigenous Protected Areas. As the MERI Coordinator, you’ll support Bininj (Traditional Owner) leadership by working closely with the WAKADJAKA subcommittee and coordinating how strategic priorities are monitored, evaluated and improved over time.

You’ll collaborate with rangers, project teams, researchers, and the leadership team to ensure data and stories from the field are collected, understood and used to guide decision-making. From facilitating bush meetings to compiling progress reports and developing practical data systems, your work will help shape how the organisation plans, learns, and grows.

This is a dynamic and rewarding role for someone who values Indigenous-led conservation, has strong coordination and communication skills, and is confident working across cultures in remote environments.

The location based in Darwin with regular remote travel in the Warddeken Indigenous Protected Area and surrounds . Significant remote travel is expected with this position and a 4WD will be available for work purposes only.

About You

A strong commitment to Aboriginal leadership, self-determination, and caring for Country

Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in environmental management, Indigenous studies, evaluation, or a related field

Experience working respectfully with Aboriginal people, particularly in remote or cross-cultural settings

Strong skills in coordinating meetings, workshops or community engagement sessions

Confidence working with data — from collection to analysis and reporting

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to prepare reports and presentations for diverse audiences

Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines across multiple projects

Familiarity with Microsoft Office and cloud-based data systems (experience with MERI frameworks a bonus)

A manual driver’s licence, willingness to travel regularly to remote communities, and the ability to operate 4WD vehicles

An Ochre Card (Working with Children Check) or willingness to obtain one

Your Reward

Competitive Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 + Super + Salary Sacrifice

Additional Benefits: Ongoing role, generous salary sacrifice options and 6 weeks annual leave per annum

Flexible Working: Based in Darwin with regular on-Country travel; mix of office and remote field work

Meaningful Impact: Support Bininj leadership and land management in one of Australia’s most culturally and ecologically rich regions

Professional Growth: Work alongside Traditional Owners, rangers, ecologists, and researchers on innovative cross-cultural conservation initiatives

Next Steps

To register your interest, click the “Apply” button, without delay.

To discuss this opportunity, or if you have questions, contact Aisla for a confidential discussion on 0448 345 483 or [email protected]