• Location: Borroloola, NT
• Position number: R61
• Contract term: Continuous

As the largest peak Indigenous organisation in Australia, the Northern Land Council (NLC) provides a family-friendly and flexible team environment with attractive remuneration packages, five weeks annual leave, district allowance, super, salary sacrifice, airfares and other entitlements.

The Project Officer will be responsible for the effective implementation and on-going management of NLC projects and programs in the Borroloola/Barkly region. You will be required to assist with consultations and relaying instructions from Traditional Owners and other Aboriginal groups relating to the use and management of their land, as required under the Aboriginal Land Rights (NT) Act 1976 (ARLA).

Applicants should have experience implementing project/program management activities to a high standard, including ability to effectively plan, coordinate and manage associated activities.

A high level of oral and written communication including the proven ability to interact effectively with Aboriginal people, and an understanding of the cultural, political, economic and social issues affecting Aboriginal people in the Northern Territory, is essential.

Significant travel to remote areas using 4WD vehicles is involved and possession of a driver’s licence and ability to safely drive 4WD drive vehicles is desirable.

Contact person: Sharon Hillen 08 8971 9822

Applications must address all selection criteria. The Application Pack must be downloaded from our website www.nlc.org.au or contact HR at [email protected], using the subject line: Project Officer - Borroloola enquiry via EthicalJobs, or call (08) 8920 5140 or (08) 8920 5100. Applicants must be Australian residents. NLC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.