$120,000 p.a. + Super + Salary Sacrifice
We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
Are you a Leader who loves being around others, with a desire to have an impact through collaboration?
Are you passionate about delivering culturally relevant training that empowers communities?
Are you confident using creativity to design and deliver impactful training in diverse, remote environments?
The Organisation
The Bidwern Butj Uni (BBU) is a partnership between Warddeken Land Management and Mimal Land Management, dedicated to supporting the people and landowners of West and Central Arnhem Land by delivering benefits to Country and culture.
Warddeken and Mimal lead holistic ranger programs, including highly valued women's ranger teams, focusing on savanna burning, biodiversity conservation, native species monitoring, invasive species control, and intergenerational knowledge sharing.
The Bidwern Butj Uni addresses gaps in training by delivering fit-for-purpose professional development that empowers Bininj staff to progress from ranger roles to senior leadership positions. Backed by a five-year funding commitment, this Bininj-led initiative is trialling innovative approaches to adult education and ranger training, setting a benchmark for on-Country learning.
Supported by the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) Program, the Uni delivers tailored Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital Skills training to enhance job readiness, further education opportunities, and community engagement.
Find out more at: https://mimal.org.au/bidwern-butj-uni
The Opportunity
As BBU's Training Manager, you will lead all training and development activities across ranger programs and the SEE First Nations Language Literacy Numeracy and Digital skills (LLND) program. You'll coordinate accredited and nonaccredited training, manage staff, supervise remote delivery, and ensure learning is fit for purpose for bilingual and low English literacy learners.
You will:
* Oversee the design, codesign and delivery of culturally relevant training across Arnhem Land
* Manage and support a small team (Training & Development Officers, Administration Officer, SEE First Nations Project Coordinator)
* Work closely with external Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), training providers and ranger groups to ensure high quality delivery
* Ensure WHS compliance for all training activities, including risk assessments and on-Country safety protocols
* Monitor outcomes, track progression and report on program effectiveness
* Maintain training schedules, budgets, records and Learning Management Systems (LMS) (e.g. Axcelerate)
* Build trusted relationships with Traditional Owners, Elders, ranger coordinators and partner organisations
* Innovate and adapt training approaches for remote delivery and culturally diverse learners
* Contribute to BBU's long term vision, including future RTO development pathways
This role is ideal for someone who excels in remote community engagement, loves problem solving in dynamic environments, and is passionate about supporting Aboriginal-led education.
Role location is Darwin, NT with regular travel to Arnhem Land, NT.
About You
You will thrive in this role if you bring:
* Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (TAE40116/TAE40122 or equivalent)
* Experience designing and delivering accredited and non-accredited VET programs
* Have a sound knowledge of the various frameworks; Core Skills, Non-Accredited Training and Digital Literacy Skills
* Demonstrated success working in remote Aboriginal communities, including codesigning training with Traditional Owners
* Experience supporting bilingual or low-English-literacy learners
* Strong stakeholder management skills and confidence negotiating with training providers
* Ability to travel 1–2 weeks per month to remote ranger bases, often with basic facilities
* Capability to drive manual 4WD vehicles off-road in remote and rugged conditions
* Strong project management, communication and digital skills
* A collaborative, culturally respectful and solutions focused approach
* Line management experience, including mentoring, performance management and supporting remote teams
* Desirable qualities include knowledge of conservation and land management programs, familiarity with LMS platforms, and experience with RTO compliance or startup environments.
Your Reward
* Full time, ongoing role
* $120,000 per annum + 12.5% super + salary sacrifice
* 6 weeks annual leave + additional leave for cultural obligations
* Travel, accommodation and meal costs covered for remote trips
* Vehicle provided for remote travel
* Make a real impact by supporting learners across local communities
* Be fulfilled contributing to Aboriginal-led education
Next Steps
To register your interest, click the "Apply" button, without delay.
Applications close on Tuesday 17 March 2026.
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