• Location: Darwin
• Status: Full-time Ongoing

Make a real impact on Country!

The Northern Land Council (NLC) is seeking a driven Regional Project Officer to support land and sea management across the Darwin Daly region, offering a rewarding opportunity to work on Country alongside Aboriginal ranger groups and Traditional Owners.

About the Role:

Working closely with the Regional Program Coordinator, you will support on ground ranger projects, provide operational and logistical support, build capability in mapping and data tools, and contribute to planning and reporting. This is a hands-on role with regular remote travel.

What you will Bring:

You will bring strong experience in natural resource management and a commitment to support Aboriginal rangers in Caring for Country. You will be confident working across cultures, providing technical guidance, and solving day to day operational challenges.

You will also have the following:

• Completion of qualifications in natural resource management or similar related field, and/or least three years relevant land management or supporting role experience.
• Experience managing programs assets including infrastructure, accommodation, plant and equipment.
• Sound ICT literacy and the ability to produce timely, clear, concise and informative reports and budget planning and reporting.
• Basic understanding of mapping and GIS systems and familiar with using QGIS, Avenza maps and spatial data.
• Current C Class Drivers Licence and the ability and willingness to undertake remote travel in a manual 4WD vehicles, light aircraft, ATV’s and small vessels.

For a full copy of the Position Description refer to the link provided below.

What’s in it for you?

This is an opportunity to play a meaningful role in supporting Aboriginal ranger groups to care for Country across the Top End. You will contribute to the delivery of culturally grounded, community‑driven and ecologically significant land and sea management outcomes.

We offer:

• A base salary of $88,214 per annum plus 15% superannuation paid on Base and District Allowance.
• Salary sacrificing up to $15,900 + Meal Entertainment and Holiday Accommodation benefit up to $2,650 per year.
• Other benefits under our Enterprise Agreement include:
  • District allowance of up to $4,884 (DA2) per annum for individuals with dependents and $2,678 (DA1) without dependents.
  • Generous leave provisions 5 weeks annual leave, 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 $3,177;

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 you will bring to the role.

If you have any further queries please contact: Tom Price 0487521176

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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