• Location: Darwin
• Status: Full-time - Ongoing

If you are skilled in GIS software, data management, and have a passion for contributing to Indigenous land rights and cultural preservation, join the NLC’s Anthropology team as a GIS Officer.

About the Role

As a GIS Officer at NLC, you will manage and integrate GIS data related to land use agreements on Aboriginal land, supporting the Anthropology team in identifying Traditional Owner groups and spatial mapping for contracts. Your role includes preparing consultation and agreement maps, ensuring accurate data integration with CRM and RTA systems, and maintaining thematic regional maps. You will also assist in web mapping, guide junior staff, and provide training on GIS tools and field equipment, ensuring the smooth delivery of geospatial data across projects.

What You Will Bring:

You will bring strong GIS skills and experience in data management, cartography, and spatial analysis. With proficiency in ArcGIS, SQL, and Python, you can efficiently create high-quality maps and integrate GIS data with key systems like CRM and RTA. Your experience with GPS technology and remote sensing will support accurate field data collection. Additionally, your excellent time management and organisational skills will ensure you meet deadlines while managing multiple tasks, and you’ll be able to provide clear guidance and training to junior staff and internal stakeholders.

In Addition to this, you will have:

• A Bachelor of Science/GIS or equivalent, preferably in cartography, surveying, geography, computing and/or relevant disciplines.
• Minimum of four (4) years’ experience in the use of GIS software, including capture, manipulation and analysis of a range of spatial data (raster and vector) from different sources and formats.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience working with ArcGIS Pro desktop software.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines in an area that requires a high level of confidentiality.

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

What’s in it for you?

At the NLC, you’ll thrive in a supportive and inclusive workplace that values professional growth, cultural respect, and work-life balance.

Hands-on experience across diverse and impactful projects. Opportunities to develop and expand your skill set. Competitive benefits and the satisfaction of driving meaningful change in communities.

We offer:

• A base salary of $98,720 per annum plus 14.5% superannuation and salary sacrificing up to $15,900 + Meal Entertainment and Holiday Accommodation benefits up to $2,650 per year.
• Other benefits under our Enterprise Agreement include:
  • District allowance of up to $4,797 per annum for individuals with dependents and $2,630 without 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 experience will you bring to the role.

If you have any further queries please contact: Simon Watkinson on 0484 238 518

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.

Position Description - GIS Officer.