Senior Ranger / Ranger Coordinator

The Senior Ranger / Ranger Coordinator is responsible for leading and coordinating the delivery of the JBAC Indigenous Ranger Program across the Joombarn-buru Determination Area. The role provides operational leadership, ensures culturally appropriate delivery of on-Country activities, and supports compliance with funding, Work Health and Safety, and reporting obligations.

While the position participates on Country activities as required, the primary focus of the role is coordination, supervision, mentoring, planning, and program delivery. The Senior Ranger / Ranger Coordinator works collaboratively with Traditional Owners, Rangers, JBAC management, and external partners to maintain the cultural integrity, ecological health, and long-term sustainability of the determination area.

• Coordinate and lead delivery of the JBAC Indigenous Ranger Program across the Joombarn-buru Determination Area.
• Provide operational leadership and ensure culturally appropriate delivery of on-Country activities.
• Support compliance with funding, Work Health and Safety, and reporting obligations.
• Collaborate with Traditional Owners, Rangers, JBAC management, and external partners to maintain cultural integrity and ecological health.
• Contribute to the planning and program delivery to support long-term sustainability of the determination area.

Joombarn-buru Aboriginal Corporation is the nominated PBC for the Joombarn-buru determination area. Joombarn buru determination is in the Kimberley which covers land about 70 kilometres north-east of Broome and 55 kilometres west of Derby, within the Shire of Broome. The area includes Mount Jowlaenga, a culturally significant site, and 'Joombarn-buru' means wetland, which describes much of the 940 square kilometre area. The Country was traditionally a meeting place for the different groups who all used the land and is entirely bounded by other Native Title determination areas.

The determination identified the language labels of Nimanburr, Warrwa, Nyikina, Nyul Nyul, Jabirr Jabirr, Ngumbarl and Yawuru. There are 17 listed apicals which have been distilled to 14 with living descendants. The group identifies through their family groups, rather than their language groups.

JBAC delivers culturally governed programs that support caring for Country, employment pathways, and strong governance outcomes for Joombarn-buru people.

JBAC welcomes applications from experienced Traditional Owners and community leaders who bring strong skills, cultural knowledge, and a commitment to safeguarding Country. Ongoing professional development and targeted training will be provided to support you in excelling in this senior role.

The National Indigenous Times acknowledges and pays respect to past and present Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation. We recognise Aboriginal Community's continuing connection to their lands, waters and stories and acknowledge that sovereignty has never been ceded.