Location: DarwinStatus: Full-time ongoing                                                                                                                                                                                                            Build a career where your work supports Aboriginal communities across the Top End.  The Northern Land Council (NLC) is seeking several motivated Property Officers to join our growing Property & Assets team. If you're an experienced property professional looking for meaningful work that combines residential & commercial property management with travel, stakeholder engagement and the opportunity to make a genuine difference, we'd welcome hearing from you.Working across one of Australia's largest and most diverse property portfolios, you'll help manage residential and commercial properties that support our staff and operations throughout urban, regional and remote Northern Australia.        About the Role:As a Property Officer, you'll play an important role in ensuring NLC properties remain safe, compliant and fit for purpose. Working alongside internal stakeholders, Traditional Aboriginal Land Trusts, contractors and landlords, you'll coordinate property maintenance, leasing, inspections and property records across our seven regions.                This is a varied role where no two days are the same. You'll have the opportunity to:Coordinate residential and commercial property leasing, inspections and tenancy documentation.         Manage maintenance requests and contractor engagement across urban and remote locations.Assist with office accommodation and staff housing allocations.Monitor maintenance programs and follow up outstanding property issues.Maintain accurate property records and support continuous improvement of property systems.Travel to remote communities to inspect properties and coordinate works when required.                                                                                                                                                                                                                               What you will Bring:You are a practical, organised professionals who enjoys building relationships and solving problems. In addition to this, you will have: -              Qualifications and experience in residential or commercial property management.A sound understanding of residential tenancy legislation, leases and property administration.Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.The ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high-quality records.Excellent communication skills and the ability to build productive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.Experience using Microsoft Office and property management systems.A current C Class Driver's Licence and willingness to undertake regular travel, including remote travel by 4WD and light aircraft.                                                                                                                                                             For a full copy of the Position Description refer to the link provided below. What’s in it for you?At the Northern Land Council, you'll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that supports Aboriginal people, communities and Traditional Owners across the Top End. As a Property Officer, you'll play a key role in managing a diverse property portfolio that directly supports our people and operations in both urban and remote locations.      In return, you'll enjoy a varied and rewarding role, the opportunity to travel across the Northern Territory, and the chance to build strong relationships with staff, communities, contractors and stakeholders. You'll be supported by an experienced team and have opportunities to develop your property management expertise while making a meaningful contribution to the work of the NLC.                    We offer: A base salary of $79,870 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, 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 $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. If you have any further queries, please contact: Heather Thomas on 0429875346Applications Close: Tuesday, 21 July 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.  Property Officer PD AUD Berrimah 0828

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  • Location: Darwin
  • Status: Full-time ongoing                                                                                                                                                                                                            

Build a career where your work supports Aboriginal communities across the Top End.  

The Northern Land Council (NLC) is seeking several motivated Property Officers to join our growing Property & Assets team. If you're an experienced property professional looking for meaningful work that combines residential & commercial property management with travel, stakeholder engagement and the opportunity to make a genuine difference, we'd welcome hearing from you.

Working across one of Australia's largest and most diverse property portfolios, you'll help manage residential and commercial properties that support our staff and operations throughout urban, regional and remote Northern Australia.        

About the Role:

As a Property Officer, you'll play an important role in ensuring NLC properties remain safe, compliant and fit for purpose. Working alongside internal stakeholders, Traditional Aboriginal Land Trusts, contractors and landlords, you'll coordinate property maintenance, leasing, inspections and property records across our seven regions.                

This is a varied role where no two days are the same. You'll have the opportunity to:

  • Coordinate residential and commercial property leasing, inspections and tenancy documentation.         
  • Manage maintenance requests and contractor engagement across urban and remote locations.
  • Assist with office accommodation and staff housing allocations.
  • Monitor maintenance programs and follow up outstanding property issues.
  • Maintain accurate property records and support continuous improvement of property systems.
  • Travel to remote communities to inspect properties and coordinate works when required.                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

What you will Bring:

You are a practical, organised professionals who enjoys building relationships and solving problems. 

In addition to this, you will have: -              

  • Qualifications and experience in residential or commercial property management.
  • A sound understanding of residential tenancy legislation, leases and property administration.
  • Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
  • The ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high-quality records.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to build productive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
  • Experience using Microsoft Office and property management systems.
  • A current C Class Driver's Licence and willingness to undertake regular travel, including remote travel by 4WD and light aircraft.                                                                                                                                                             

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

What’s in it for you?

At the Northern Land Council, you'll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that supports Aboriginal people, communities and Traditional Owners across the Top End. As a Property Officer, you'll play a key role in managing a diverse property portfolio that directly supports our people and operations in both urban and remote locations.      

In return, you'll enjoy a varied and rewarding role, the opportunity to travel across the Northern Territory, and the chance to build strong relationships with staff, communities, contractors and stakeholders. You'll be supported by an experienced team and have opportunities to develop your property management expertise while making a meaningful contribution to the work of the NLC.                    

We offer:

  • A base salary of $79,870 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, 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 $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. 

If you have any further queries, please contact: Heather Thomas on 0429875346

Applications Close: Tuesday, 21 July 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.  

Property Officer PD