Multiple opportunities for qualified Anthropologists at varying skills levels are available at the NLC

Are you passionate about working with Indigenous Australian’s and ready to embark on an extraordinary journey through time and culture? Then we want to hear from you!

The NLC has several vacancies within our Anthropology team that we are currently recruiting for:

• 1 x Senior Specialised Anthropologist Native Title
• 2 x Anthropologist/Senior Anthropologist

Our Anthropologist positions are 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). The primary focus of these positions 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.

All positions will be based in Darwin but you will be required to undertake extensive fieldwork across the NLC region, therefore you must have a Current C Class (manual) Drivers Licence and the ability to travel for extended periods in vehicle or light aircraft.

What you will Bring:

• A passion for working with indigenous people in to assist them in protect their interests, their land and their culture.
• Cross-cultural competency
• High level interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to negotiate, consult and/or mediate issues as they arise.
• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills.

As we support employment of Anthropologists who are at different stages in their career we have attached a generic duty statement, which provides a basic overview of the key responsibilities and accountabilities expected across the team. It further outlines the essential criteria that is needed at each level.

For a full copy of the duty statement refer to the link provided below.

Please send us a copy of your CV and a cover letter outlining which position vacancy you are interested in as a first preference supported with information that validates you meet the criteria .

Salaries for Anthropologists commence at $78,724 per annum.

Salaries for Senior/Specialist Anthropologists with minimum four (4) years practical experience start at $95,106 per annum.

In addition to the base salary we offer other entitlements under our enterprise agreement such as:

• 14% superannuation contribution into the superannuation fund of your choosing.
• Salary Packaging for FBT purposes for all Full Time and Part Time employees through the NLC's nominated salary packaging provider (Community Business Bureau).
• Annual airfare and annual leave loading
• 5 weeks annual leave and a compulsory close down over Christmas, not debited to leave balances.
• 18 days of personal leave.

Contact Officers:

Wendy Asche on 0483 361 624 or

Dayne O’Meara on 0419 595 753

Generic Anthropologist Duty Statement