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

Are you passionate about supporting the Top Ends culturally and linguistically diverse first nations people? Enjoy consulting with government and people on the ground in the community. Can use your skills, qualifications, lived experience and initiative to support your team in achieving their goals? Yes, you read that right, lived experience and initiative, because it is not all about key selection criteria.

Do you have a robust blend of strategic insight and advocacy prowess, underpinned by a sound knowledge and understanding of political, legislative and government frameworks, we value leadership experience, particularly in crafting and executing advocacy strategies that resonate on a broad scale?

What you will need

• A Degree in Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Law or related fields or equivalent work experience in a similar senior strategy, advocacy and policy roles.
• Minimum of two (2) years leadership/ supervisory experience of a team and function.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ relevant practical experience in policy / advocacy / community engagement.
• Previous experience Developing position statements, advocacy materials (including submissions and letters), briefs and background papers and advice on a broad range of issues.

Highly desirable

• Knowledge of the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976, Native Title Act 1993, Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act) and other relevant legislation, or the ability to quickly acquire such knowledge.

View a copy of the full Position Description here or attached below.

We understand that life teaches us so much that is not on our CV’s, so if you don't meet 100% of the criteria but just know that you have what it takes, then please apply.

What’s in it for you?

You will work in a highly engaged team environment with a great support structure. Serving the needs of our constituents, fostering professional growth, and collaboration, we can provide an excellent work life balance and a unique opportunity to support our Aboriginal communities in the NLC Region.

Your salary package includes a base salary of $110,763, plus the following additional benefits:

• District allowance of up to $4,631 per annum for individuals with dependents;
• Salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 and additional Meal Entertainment and Holiday Accommodation benefits up to $2,650 per year;
• 14% superannuation;
• Five (5) weeks annual leave;
• 15 days personal leave, and paid Christmas close down; and
• Upon completion of 12 months of service an Annual airfare with a net (in hand) value of $2,724.

Interested applicants should submit a copy of their CV along with a cover letter outlining why you are interested in this position and addressing the criteria provided above. Applications will be assessed upon receipt. We retain the right to finalise the recruitment process once a suitable candidate has been identified

About the NLC

Cultural knowledge and lived experience are central to the work that we do here at NLC. The Northern Land Council (NLC) was established 50 years ago under the Aboriginal Land Rights (NT) Act in 1976, to assist Aboriginal people in the Top End of the NT to acquire and manage their traditional lands, waters and seas. 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 - Strategy and Advocacy Manager