Major funding boost to create 900 Indigenous ranger jobs for First Nations people
Federal government has committed $190 million to create 900 new Indigenous ranger positions, with half the roles designated for First Nations women.
More than 900 new Indigenous ranger jobs will be created across the country, as the federal government works to double the number of Indigenous rangers by the end of the decade.
Seventeen new projects will be funded in the Northern Territory out of a total 82 across the nation, as part of a $190 million investment over three years.
All new projects will have dedicated positions for women, which will see about half of the new ranger positions held by First Nations women.
Round two of the Indigenous Rangers Program (IRP) Expansion builds on last year’s round, which created more than 1000 ranger jobs across the country and welcomed 80 new organisations into the IRP for the first time in over a decade.
In total the Albanese Labor government is investing $1.3bn to the IRP to 2028, supporting the existing workforce and aiming to grow it from 1900 to 3800 rangers by 2030.
“Indigenous rangers do important work across Australia, protecting endangered species, restoring vital habitats and caring for Country for future generations,” Indigenous Australians Minister Malarndirri McCarthy said.
“This second round expansion will also create new opportunities for First Nations women whose cultural responsibilities and deep knowledge are vital to caring for Country and protecting sacred women’s sites.”
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