Senior Communications & Marketing OfficerLocation: DarwinStatus: Full-time - OngoingThe Northern Land Council is recruiting for a Senior Communications and Marketing Officer to join our Media and Communications team. Help us share our story, amplify our message, and connect with audiences across the region and beyond. If you're ready to make an impact and contribute to meaningful work, we want you on our team!About the RoleThis position will drive impactful communications and marketing strategies for the NLC! Collaborate across teams and with Traditional Aboriginal Owners to create high-quality content that showcases NLC’s projects and achievements. Be the voice that raises awareness and highlights the incredible work of the NLC across all mediums.In this dynamic role, you will:Take the lead in delivering impactful content and outreach for the NLC! Contribute to the creation, design, and distribution of Land Rights News, Australia's leading land rights publication. Help to grow the NLC’s digital presence across its website and social media, ensuring alignment with policies. Execute standout marketing, engagement, and communications projects with precision, and represent the NLC at festivals and cultural events through displays and promotional materials. Be a driving force in connecting communities and amplifying the NLC’s mission!What You Will Bring:Exceptional cross-cultural, interpersonal, and communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively with Traditional Owners, internal teams, and external stakeholders to build strong, productive relationships and drive impactful engagement. Proven experience in providing quality project management of varied projects specific to marketing, engagement, communications and resource development through rigorous work plans.In Addition to this we are looking for:Bachelor of Business, Marketing and Communications; or relevant equivalent qualifications; or relevant experience.Minimum of five (5) years relevant experience working in developing and delivering a range of culturally appropriate multimedia communications and engagement resources.Proven experience in developing and delivering a range of culturally appropriate multimedia communications and engagement resources as shown in a portfolio of work samples.C Class driver’s licence.For a full copy of the Position Description refer to the link provided below.Why Join the NLC?At the NLC, you’ll thrive in a supportive and inclusive workplace that values professional growth, cultural respect, and work-life balance.What’s in it for you?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.Be part of something bigger—where your work truly matters!We offer: A base salary of $98,725 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.Five 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. For any further queries please contact: Jasmin Afianos 0437 485 995.Applications Close: Sunday 9th February, 2025.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 people’s 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. Senior Communications & Marketing Officer PD AUD Darwin City 0800

Senior Communications and Marketing Officer

Senior Communications & Marketing Officer

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

The Northern Land Council is recruiting for a Senior Communications and Marketing Officer to join our Media and Communications team. Help us share our story, amplify our message, and connect with audiences across the region and beyond. If you're ready to make an impact and contribute to meaningful work, we want you on our team!

About the Role

This position will drive impactful communications and marketing strategies for the NLC! Collaborate across teams and with Traditional Aboriginal Owners to create high-quality content that showcases NLC’s projects and achievements. Be the voice that raises awareness and highlights the incredible work of the NLC across all mediums.

In this dynamic role, you will:

Take the lead in delivering impactful content and outreach for the NLC! Contribute to the creation, design, and distribution of Land Rights News, Australia's leading land rights publication. Help to grow the NLC’s digital presence across its website and social media, ensuring alignment with policies. Execute standout marketing, engagement, and communications projects with precision, and represent the NLC at festivals and cultural events through displays and promotional materials. Be a driving force in connecting communities and amplifying the NLC’s mission!

What You Will Bring:

Exceptional cross-cultural, interpersonal, and communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively with Traditional Owners, internal teams, and external stakeholders to build strong, productive relationships and drive impactful engagement. Proven experience in providing quality project management of varied projects specific to marketing, engagement, communications and resource development through rigorous work plans.

In Addition to this we are looking for:

  • Bachelor of Business, Marketing and Communications; or relevant equivalent qualifications; or relevant experience.
  • Minimum of five (5) years relevant experience working in developing and delivering a range of culturally appropriate multimedia communications and engagement resources.
  • Proven experience in developing and delivering a range of culturally appropriate multimedia communications and engagement resources as shown in a portfolio of work samples.
  • C Class driver’s licence.

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

Why Join the NLC?

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

What’s in it for you?

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.

Be part of something bigger—where your work truly matters!

We offer:

  • A base salary of $98,725 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.
  • Five 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.

For any further queries please contact: Jasmin Afianos 0437 485 995.

Applications Close: Sunday 9th February, 2025.

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 people’s 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. 

Senior Communications & Marketing Officer PD