Are you passionate about community-driven change?
Join the Northern Land Council and play a key role in delivering meaningful, sustainable development projects.
Step up and be part of something impactful!
This is your chance to contribute to initiatives that create lasting benefits for communities.
About the Role Drive impact and innovation as part of the NLC's Community Planning & Development (CP&D) Program.
You'll play a key role in monitoring operations, supporting strategy, and enhancing outcomes using our CP&D Monitoring & Evaluation framework.
In this dynamic role, you'll:
Support strategic planning, governance, and project management.Work closely with Traditional Owner groups to maximize community benefits from land use agreement income.Help shape initiatives that create meaningful, lasting change.Be at the heart of empowering communities—apply now!What You Will Bring: Expertise in community engagement and program evaluation, ensuring smooth planning, data collection, and solid financial oversight.
Your ability to resolve conflicts, make strategic decisions, and build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders—including communities and government bodies—sets you apart as a key asset for this role.
In addition to this we are looking for:
Bachelor's degree in Community Development or a related field or an equivalent level of experience in a comparable position.Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role.Experience working in an Aboriginal and/or international development context, preferably involving capacity building, governance or participatory planning.Why Join the NLC? At the NLC, you'll thrive in a supportive and inclusive workplace that values professional growth, cultural respect, and work-life balance.
What's in it for you? Hands-on experience across diverse and impactful projects.
Opportunities to develop and expand your skill set.
Competitive benefits and the satisfaction of driving meaningful change in communities.
Be part of something bigger—where your work truly matters! We offer: A base salary of $98,720 per annum plus 14.5% superannuation and salary sacrificing up to $15,900 + Meal Entertainment and Holiday Accommodation benefits up to $2,650 per year.Other benefits under our Enterprise Agreement include:District allowance of up to $4,797 per annum for individuals with dependents and $2,630 without dependents.5 weeks annual leave, leaving loading, 18 days personal leave;Paid Christmas close down;Upon completion of 12 months of service an Annual airfare with a net (in hand) value of $2,961.Interested applicants should send a copy of their CV along with a cover letter outlining why you are interested in this position and what relevant skills and experience will you bring to the role. If you have any further queries please contact: Kylie Burn - 8980 1929
Applications Close: Wednesday, 15th January, 2025.
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.
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