• Location: Darwin
• Status: Full-time Ongoing

Please note that this is an identified Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander position, therefore this position is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants only. This is a genuine occupation requirement and is in accordance with special measures as provided in the legislation.

About the Role

Are you driven by a passion to help make a meaningful impact? Are you looking for a unique opportunity to support our Aboriginal communities in the NLC Region?

The NLC is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Council Liaison Officer. Under the direction of our Council Services Supervisor, you will be responsible for providing administration support for our Regional, Executive and Full Council meetings in the NLC regions. This role extends to record keeping, logistics and travel support.

What you will Bring

Your ability to confidently and respectfully communicate with people across the organisation as well as Traditional Owners (TOs), our constituents and members of the general public. You will have excellent time management and organisational skills and the ability to work as part of a team. Your strong administrative skills and keen eye for detail will be instrumental for your success in this role.

In addition to this, you will have:

• Certificate IV in Business Administration, Event Management or similar qualification, or a related field and/or a minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a similar role.
• Excellent attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to work with a range of computer software products, in particular Office 365, Word and Outlook.
• 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.

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

What’s in it for you?

• A dynamic working environment serving the needs of our constituents, fostering professional growth and teamwork.
• A base salary of $66,333 per annum plus 14.5% superannuation and salary sacrificing up to $15,900 with additional Meal Entertainment and Holiday Accommodation benefits up to $2,650 per year.
• Other benefits include:
  • District allowance starting at $2,630 per annum for individuals and $4,797 per annum for those with 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 expertise you will bring to the role.

If you have any further queries please contact [email protected], using the subject line: Council Liaison Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs. 

A position description is attached.

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.