Ranger Coordinator

Are you ready to lead land care work and guide the next generation of Rangers? Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation (WTOAC) is looking for a Ranger Coordinator to join our Gobata Dja (Caring for Country) team. This role is perfect for someone who loves working outdoors, leading teams, and supporting Aboriginal led land management.

About the Role

Based at our Bostock site (Ballan) near Ballarat, the Ranger Coordinator leads a small team delivering on Country work across Wadawurrung Country. This includes weed and pest control, revegetation, and protecting cultural sites. You’ll mentor the team, plan fieldwork, and ensure safe, effective operations

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise day to day Ranger activities

• Ensure fieldwork is safe, effective, and culturally respectful

• Mentor and support junior Rangers helping build their skills and confidence on Country

• Organise equipment, vehicles, and fieldwork logistics

• Keep records, reports, and project updates

• Work closely with other Caring for Country teams like Biodiversity, Nursery and NRM

• Help deliver fee for service and grant based projects

About You:

• A tertiary qualification or relevant experience in land management, NRM, or environmental science

• Experience running field programs (e.g., fire, revegetation, pest control)

• Care deeply about Aboriginal leadership and Country

• Can plan and deliver on ground projects while leading a team

• Ability to prepare reports and complete administrative tasks to meet deadlines

• A manual driver’s licence, enjoys being outdoors and working with your hands

• Experience working on Wadawurrung Country or with Traditional Owner groups with an understanding of cultural land management practices is desirable.

What’s on Offer

• A meaningful role caring for Country with Traditional Owners

• Full time, 3-year fixed contract

• Salary packaging and flexible work options

How to Apply

First Nations applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. If you’re ready to walk with us and lead land based programs that care for Wadawurrung Country, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your resume and a cover letter via the “Apply Now” button by 5pm Wednesday 1st April 2026.