About the NLC

The Northern Land Council (NLC) was established under the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act in 1976, to assist Aboriginal people in the Top End of the Northern Territory to acquire and manage their traditional lands, waters and seas.

Nearly 50 years on we continue to serve over 50,000 Aboriginal people of the Top End and remain committed to enhancing Aboriginal peoples social, political and economic participation by ensuring their voices are heard on a range of issues impacting on their lands, seas and communities.

About the Role

The position is responsible for providing anthropological advice in relation to the implementation of the Aboriginal Land Rights (NT) Act 1976 (Cth) (ALRA) and the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) (NTA). This will involve contributing to the Northern Land Council’s(NLC) Land Interest Reference (LIR) research relevant to Aboriginal peoples and groups in the NLC region. The primary focus of this position is to identify, represent and assist traditional Aboriginal owners (TAOs) and Native Title Holders (NTHs) in matters arising from the acquisition, use, occupation and management of their land under ALRA and the NTA.

Responsibilities

• Work as a member of a multi‐disciplinary team to ensure that the NLC is complying with their statutory functions as prescribed by ALRA, NTA, and other relevant legislation.
• Plan and undertake ethnographic research and analysis of Aboriginal land tenure systems, social organisation, matters of cultural significance, composition of local descent groups and processes of decision making of Aboriginal peoples and groups within the NLC’s region.
• Research and prepare Land Information Releases (LIRs) identifying TAOs, affected Aboriginal groups and other interests pursuant to ALRA in relation to a variety of matters pertaining to land; and similarly, pursuant to the NTA, identifying NTHs.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure timely responses to LIR requests.
• Under the supervision and guidance of senior Anthropologists provide advice to stakeholders and assist with the management of land tenure disputes in accordance with Legislation and NLC policies and procedures.

About you

To thrive in this role you will have:

• Demonstrated understanding of, and interest in, the lived experiences of Aboriginal people in the NLC region.
• Demonstrated high level cross-cultural, interpersonal and verbal communication skills with an ability to effectively liaise, engage and coordinate across an organisation and to build productive working relationships with work colleagues, constituents and external stakeholders.
• Degree in Anthropology, or related discipline; or extensive experience in a similar industry or role.
• A working knowledge of the ALRA, the NTA and other relevant Legislation that impacts the NLC, or the ability to rapidly acquire such knowledge.
• Demonstrated capacity to work effectively within a multi‐disciplinary team with the ability to work under pressure, prioritise workload in order to meet deadlines.

Remuneration and Benefits:

• Full-Time Permanent contract
• Location: Darwin
• Salary: $76,431 – $103,600
• Allowances
• FBT exempt salary packaging benefits pay
• 13.5% superannuation contribution
• 5 weeks annual leave & 17.5% annual leave loading

Cultural knowledge and lived experience is central to the work that we do. We will apply special measures for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates.

How to Apply:

A full Position Description may be obtained by clicking on this vacancy on our website here, or in the link below.

We ask that all applications are received through our jobs website – this will ensure that you are submitting a full application for this position. Our website also provides information about our recruitment process. If you are having any problems submitting your application please contact us on 08 8920 5140.

Contact Officer: Wendy Asche on 08 8920 5156

Please click here for a full copy of Position Description.