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Status:Full-time, ongoing This is a high-impact leadership role driving meaningful change across the Northern Land Councils Caring for Country (CFC) Ranger Program. About the Role As the Womens Engagement Coordinator, you will lead the design and delivery of the NLCs Womens Ranger Strategy, supporting more Aboriginal women to join, stay and grow in ranger roles. You will work alongside Traditional Owners, ranger groups and key stakeholders to strengthen culturally safe pathways, leadership development and workforce participation for Aboriginal women in our regions. What you will bring You bring experience leading culturally responsive programs or workforce initiatives, underpinned by a strong understanding of Aboriginal culture, kinship systems and community engagement. You have a demonstrated ability to build trusted, respectful relationships across communities and stakeholders, and you communicate with clarity and purpose. Your strengths in mentoring, coordination and program delivery enable you to support participation, develop capability and achieve meaningful outcomes. You will also have: Relevant tertiary qualifications in social sciences, community development, indigenous studies, gender studies, public policy and/or relevant experience in leading people and teams in a culturally safe way. Strong understanding of cultural practices, kinship and Aboriginal Languages. Demonstrated application of professional theory or frameworks in culturally responsive workforce or community engagement practice. Knowledge of issues affecting Aboriginal women in the NT. Why Join the NLC? At the Northern Land Council, you will be part of a purpose-driven organisation working at the intersection of culture, country and community. In this role, you will contribute to the Caring for Country program, supporting Aboriginal ranger groups to protect land, sea and culture while strengthening pathways for Aboriginal women to lead and thrive. You will have the opportunity to influence policy, shape workforce design and deliver meaningful outcomes aligned to Closing the Gap priorities. Whats in it for you? This is a career-defining opportunity to lead a high-impact, culturally significant program that delivers real outcomes for Aboriginal women and communities across the Top End. You will work closely with Traditional Owners and ranger groups, building strong relationships and seeing the direct impact of your work on country. We offer: A base salary of between$102,669 per annumplus15%superannuation on base and District Allowance Salary sacrificingup to $15,900 + Meal Entertainment and Holiday Accommodation benefit up to $2,650 per year. Other benefits under our Enterprise Agreement include: District allowanceof up to $4,884 (DA2) per annum for individuals with dependents and $2,678 (DA1) without dependents. Generous leave provisions5 weeks annual leaveand18 days personal leave; Paid Christmasclose down; Upon completion of 12 months of service anAnnual airfareallowancewith a net (in hand) value of $3,177 About the NLC The Northern Land Council (NLC) is an independent statutory authority of the Commonwealth. The NLC is established under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act (NT) 1976 and its purpose is to serve its constituents who are Traditional Owners (TOs) and other Aboriginal people living in their region. Cultural knowledge and lived experience are central to the work that we do here at NLC. We are committed to enhancing Aboriginal peoples social, political and economic participation by supporting their aspirations and amplifying their voices on a range of issues impacting on their lands, seas, culture and communities. nrmjobs.com.au/job/20028919