Location: Darwin     Status: Full-time - Fixed TermAnnual Salary: $84,985 per annum plus 15% superannuation Grow Your Career with NLC's Supportive Environment and Impactful Projects! The Northern Land Council (NLC) is seeking Project Officer, working with Indigenous Rangers and partners to manage gamba grass and protect key biodiversity across remote Northern Territory landscapes. About the RoleAs a Project Officer, you will help deliver the Gamba Eradication and Biodiversity Conservation Project by working with Indigenous Rangers and partners on gamba grass survey and control activities. You will collect project data, provide technical advice, support training and logistics, and assist with reporting duties. You will also help review project progress, work respectfully with others, and follow NLC policies and safety requirements.    Your responsibilities will include:Assist in the implementation of strategic gamba grass management activities through the provision of training and on-ground assistance working alongside project partners in survey and control activities;Survey and record gamba infestations in the gamba eradication zone and collect accurate weed focused project data;Plan and participate in the implementation of strategic gamba management and evaluate and report internally on project outcomes;Assist in the management of remote logistics and survey control activities;Assist project funded partners to comply with contractual requirements, data collection and reporting;  Perform any other reasonable tasks and duties that are required, that are within the scope of your position classification, service area and skill set as required;  For a full copy of the Position Description refer to the link provided below.About YouYou are a hands-on, adaptable professional who will work with Indigenous Rangers and partners to deliver gamba grass survey and control activities that support key biodiversity conservation goals across the Northern Territory.    You will bring:Completion of Tertiary qualifications in Natural Resource Management, Conservation and Ecosystem Management /or relevant, significant experience; Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role;Demonstrated ability to partake, plan and implement field trips in remote parts of the NLC region and to manage projects effectively in remote localities;Experience in the field application of GIS (geographic information systems) and GPS (global positioning systems) for weed mapping, planning and survey navigation;Experience in integrated weed management and the safe use, handling and application of range of herbicides and knowledge of NT flora;Ability to work in remote areas for extended periods of time in various climatic conditions, and able to conduct operations in light aircraft, helicopters, ATV’s and small vessels;Current NT C Class driver’s licence and willingness to travel remotely;Why Join the NLC?Join us as a Project Officer and help to eradicate gamba grass – across the Northern Territory’s gamba eradication zone. Work alongside Indigenous Ranger groups and project teams to deliver on-ground conservation initiatives, travel and experience the remote NT and be part of a project that will and make a lasting impact for Aboriginal communities.  We offer:Competitive base salary of $84,985 per annum plus 15% superannuation;Salary packaging benefits up to $15,900 p.a. (plus meal and accommodation benefits up to $2,650);District allowance of up to $4,884 per annum (with dependents) or $2,678 (without).Five (5) weeks annual leave, leave loading, 18 days personal leave;Annual airfare benefit after 12 months of service (net value $3,177); How to apply All applications must be lodged via the NLC Jobs Website jobs.nlc.org.au and include:A cover letter addressing the selection criteria.A current CV.Copies of relevant qualifications.Applications close: Thursday, 11 December 2025.About the Northern Land CouncilThe Northern Land Council (NLC) is an independent statutory authority of the Commonwealth established under the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976. We serve Traditional Owners and Aboriginal communities across the Top End, supporting their aspirations for land, sea, and cultural management.Cultural knowledge and lived experience are central to all we do. We are committed to equity, inclusion, and cultural safety, and we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants to apply. Be part of our next chapterThis is an exciting time to join the NLC as we move into a new modern workplace and strengthen our capacity to deliver meaningful outcomes for Aboriginal people and communities across the Northern Territory. AUD Darwin 0800

Project Officer - Gamba

 

  • Location: Darwin     
  • Status: Full-time - Fixed Term
  • Annual Salary: $84,985 per annum plus 15% superannuation

Grow Your Career with NLC's Supportive Environment and Impactful Projects!

The Northern Land Council (NLC) is seeking Project Officer, working with Indigenous Rangers and partners to manage gamba grass and protect key biodiversity across remote Northern Territory landscapes. 

About the Role

As a Project Officer, you will help deliver the Gamba Eradication and Biodiversity Conservation Project by working with Indigenous Rangers and partners on gamba grass survey and control activities. You will collect project data, provide technical advice, support training and logistics, and assist with reporting duties. You will also help review project progress, work respectfully with others, and follow NLC policies and safety requirements.    

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Assist in the implementation of strategic gamba grass management activities through the provision of training and on-ground assistance working alongside project partners in survey and control activities;
  • Survey and record gamba infestations in the gamba eradication zone and collect accurate weed focused project data;
  • Plan and participate in the implementation of strategic gamba management and evaluate and report internally on project outcomes;
  • Assist in the management of remote logistics and survey control activities;
  • Assist project funded partners to comply with contractual requirements, data collection and reporting;  
  • Perform any other reasonable tasks and duties that are required, that are within the scope of your position classification, service area and skill set as required;  

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

About You

You are a hands-on, adaptable professional who will work with Indigenous Rangers and partners to deliver gamba grass survey and control activities that support key biodiversity conservation goals across the Northern Territory.    

You will bring:

  • Completion of Tertiary qualifications in Natural Resource Management, Conservation and Ecosystem Management /or relevant, significant experience;
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role;
  • Demonstrated ability to partake, plan and implement field trips in remote parts of the NLC region and to manage projects effectively in remote localities;
  • Experience in the field application of GIS (geographic information systems) and GPS (global positioning systems) for weed mapping, planning and survey navigation;
  • Experience in integrated weed management and the safe use, handling and application of range of herbicides and knowledge of NT flora;
  • Ability to work in remote areas for extended periods of time in various climatic conditions, and able to conduct operations in light aircraft, helicopters, ATV’s and small vessels;
  • Current NT C Class driver’s licence and willingness to travel remotely;

Why Join the NLC?

Join us as a Project Officer and help to eradicate gamba grass – across the Northern Territory’s gamba eradication zone. Work alongside Indigenous Ranger groups and project teams to deliver on-ground conservation initiatives, travel and experience the remote NT and be part of a project that will and make a lasting impact for Aboriginal communities.  

We offer:

  • Competitive base salary of $84,985 per annum plus 15% superannuation;
  • Salary packaging benefits up to $15,900 p.a. (plus meal and accommodation benefits up to $2,650);
  • District allowance of up to $4,884 per annum (with dependents) or $2,678 (without).
  • Five (5) weeks annual leave, leave loading, 18 days personal leave;
  • Annual airfare benefit after 12 months of service (net value $3,177); 

How to apply

All applications must be lodged via the NLC Jobs Website jobs.nlc.org.au and include:

  • A cover letter addressing the selection criteria.
  • A current CV.
  • Copies of relevant qualifications.

Applications close: Thursday, 11 December 2025.

About the Northern Land Council

The Northern Land Council (NLC) is an independent statutory authority of the Commonwealth established under the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976. We serve Traditional Owners and Aboriginal communities across the Top End, supporting their aspirations for land, sea, and cultural management.

Cultural knowledge and lived experience are central to all we do. We are committed to equity, inclusion, and cultural safety, and we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants to apply. 

Be part of our next chapter

This is an exciting time to join the NLC as we move into a new modern workplace and strengthen our capacity to deliver meaningful outcomes for Aboriginal people and communities across the Northern Territory.