Location: Katherine / DarwinStatus: Full-time ongoing Play a key role in shaping sustainable land use outcomes that support Aboriginal communities throughout the Northern Territory.          The Northern Land Council (NLC) is seeking a capable and motivated Project Coordinator to join our Regional Development team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced project professional who enjoys stakeholder engagement, coordination and working collaboratively to deliver meaningful outcomes for Traditional Owners and Aboriginal communities.Working across a diverse portfolio of land use matters, you'll coordinate projects that support sustainable development opportunities on Aboriginal land, facilitate consultation processes and help ensure the interests of Traditional Owners remain at the centre of decision-making. If you enjoy building relationships, managing complex projects and contributing to work that has genuine social, cultural and economic impact, we'd welcome hearing from you.       About the Role:As a Project Coordinator, you'll play a key role in managing and progressing land use projects under the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976 (ALRA). Working closely with Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities, government agencies, industry proponents and internal specialist teams, you'll help coordinate land use proposals from initial assessment through to consultation, negotiation and agreement administration.       You'll have the opportunity to:Coordinate Expressions of Interest and land use projects on Aboriginal land.Work collaboratively with Legal, Anthropology, GIS and Regional teams to progress projects and assessments.Facilitate consultations and negotiations between Traditional Owners, Aboriginal groups and external proponents.Coordinate meetings, travel, accommodation and event logistics associated with project delivery.Monitor project budgets, cost recovery activities and reporting requirements.Prepare high-quality reports, submissions, briefings and project documentation.Travel to regional and remote communities across the NLC region to support consultation and engagement activities.What you will Bring: You are an organised and proactive project professional who enjoys working with people and managing competing priorities. You thrive in collaborative environments, communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and can confidently coordinate projects from planning through to delivery. Most importantly, you bring a genuine interest in working alongside Aboriginal people and communities and contributing to positive outcomes for Traditional Owners across the Northern Territory.       In addition to this, you will have:A degree in Business Administration, Management or a related discipline, and/or significant experience in project management, administration or land management.Demonstrated experience coordinating and facilitating project activities and administration.Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build productive stakeholder relationships.Experience in budgeting, financial administration and cost recovery processes.Proven experience facilitating consultations, negotiations and meetings.Strong written communication skills, including report writing and preparing professional business documentation.A current NT Driver's Licence and willingness to undertake regular travel to regional and remote communities.For a full copy of the Position Description refer to the link provided below.What’s in it for you?  Join a purpose-driven organisation and contribute to meaningful land use and development projects that deliver lasting benefits for Aboriginal communities. You'll work with experienced teams, engage with Traditional Owners and stakeholders, and build valuable project management and community engagement experience.In return, you'll enjoy a rewarding and meaningful career, opportunities for professional development and the chance to make a genuine difference through your work.We offer: A base salary of $119,571 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;How to Apply?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 this role.                            The Northern Land Council is committed to increasing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment. This position is a prioritised position and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants who meet the selection requirements will be given priority consideration in accordance with the NLC's Special Measures provisions and Section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975. If you have any further queries, please contact Jeffery Yoelu on 0427795979Applications Close: Monday 3 August 2026          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. Project Coordinator (R106) PD AUD Darwin 0800

Project Coordinator

  • Location: Katherine / Darwin
  • Status: Full-time ongoing

 

Play a key role in shaping sustainable land use outcomes that support Aboriginal communities throughout the Northern Territory.          

The Northern Land Council (NLC) is seeking a capable and motivated Project Coordinator to join our Regional Development team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced project professional who enjoys stakeholder engagement, coordination and working collaboratively to deliver meaningful outcomes for Traditional Owners and Aboriginal communities.

Working across a diverse portfolio of land use matters, you'll coordinate projects that support sustainable development opportunities on Aboriginal land, facilitate consultation processes and help ensure the interests of Traditional Owners remain at the centre of decision-making. If you enjoy building relationships, managing complex projects and contributing to work that has genuine social, cultural and economic impact, we'd welcome hearing from you.       

About the Role:

As a Project Coordinator, you'll play a key role in managing and progressing land use projects under the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976 (ALRA). Working closely with Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities, government agencies, industry proponents and internal specialist teams, you'll help coordinate land use proposals from initial assessment through to consultation, negotiation and agreement administration.       

You'll have the opportunity to:

  • Coordinate Expressions of Interest and land use projects on Aboriginal land.
  • Work collaboratively with Legal, Anthropology, GIS and Regional teams to progress projects and assessments.
  • Facilitate consultations and negotiations between Traditional Owners, Aboriginal groups and external proponents.
  • Coordinate meetings, travel, accommodation and event logistics associated with project delivery.
  • Monitor project budgets, cost recovery activities and reporting requirements.
  • Prepare high-quality reports, submissions, briefings and project documentation.
  • Travel to regional and remote communities across the NLC region to support consultation and engagement activities.

What you will Bring: 

You are an organised and proactive project professional who enjoys working with people and managing competing priorities. You thrive in collaborative environments, communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and can confidently coordinate projects from planning through to delivery. Most importantly, you bring a genuine interest in working alongside Aboriginal people and communities and contributing to positive outcomes for Traditional Owners across the Northern Territory.       

In addition to this, you will have:

  • A degree in Business Administration, Management or a related discipline, and/or significant experience in project management, administration or land management.
  • Demonstrated experience coordinating and facilitating project activities and administration.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build productive stakeholder relationships.
  • Experience in budgeting, financial administration and cost recovery processes.
  • Proven experience facilitating consultations, negotiations and meetings.
  • Strong written communication skills, including report writing and preparing professional business documentation.
  • A current NT Driver's Licence and willingness to undertake regular travel to regional and remote communities.

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

What’s in it for you?  

Join a purpose-driven organisation and contribute to meaningful land use and development projects that deliver lasting benefits for Aboriginal communities. You'll work with experienced teams, engage with Traditional Owners and stakeholders, and build valuable project management and community engagement experience.

In return, you'll enjoy a rewarding and meaningful career, opportunities for professional development and the chance to make a genuine difference through your work.

We offer: 

  • A base salary of $119,571 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;

How to Apply?

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 this role.                            

The Northern Land Council is committed to increasing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment. This position is a prioritised position and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants who meet the selection requirements will be given priority consideration in accordance with the NLC's Special Measures provisions and Section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975. 

If you have any further queries, please contact Jeffery Yoelu on 0427795979

Applications Close: Monday 3 August 2026          

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. 

Project Coordinator (R106) PD