Location: Katherine or DarwinStatus: Full-time ongoing Are you ready to make a difference by supporting communities and fostering growth? Join the NLC as a Business Partner – Grants Management and help turn great ideas into real outcomes through guidance, support, and connection to vital funding opportunities.About the Role: -As the Business Partner – Grants Management, you’ll work closely with Traditional Owners, Aboriginal organisations, government agencies, and NLC teams to help drive economic opportunity. You'll support applicants in navigating the grant application process, assist with project planning, and provide hands-on help with submissions and supporting documentation. Once funding is secured, you’ll continue to guide recipients with compliance, reporting, and project support—ensuring their visions come to life and thrive.What you will Bring: -This role is more than paperwork—it's about people, partnerships, and potential. You’ll need to be a strong communicator with a practical mindset, capable of juggling multiple projects, solving problems on the go, and building relationships that make a difference. You’ll bring strong written communication skills and a sharp eye for detail, with experience preparing clear, purpose-driven documents.In addition to this, you will have: -Previous experience with grant funding and associated programs, including application, compliance, financial reporting, budgeting cash flow, monitoring, evaluation and reporting.Proven success in implementing project/program management activities to a high standard, with an ability to harness resources to effectively plan, coordinate, manage, and complete activities.Current C Class Drivers Licence and the ability and willingness to undertake remote travel in a manual 4WD vehicle or light aircraft. For a full copy of the Position Description refer to the link provided below.What’s in it for you?At the NLC, you'll be part of a purpose-driven team that supports Aboriginal communities across the region. You'll enjoy a role that offers variety, connection with people and culture, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference.NLC offers competitive and attractive remuneration, work life balance and a unique opportunity to support our Aboriginal communities in the NLC Region.We offer:A base salary of $81,716 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 $9,750 per annum for individuals with dependents and $6,036 without dependents (for Katherine).District allowance of up to $4,797 per annum for individuals with dependents and $2,630 without dependents (for Darwin).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 $2,724 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 experiences you will bring to the role.If you have any further queries please contact: Greg Kimpton on 0438 878 699Applications will be assessed upon receipt. We retain the right to finalise the recruitment process once a suitable candidate has been identified.About the NLCThe 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. Position Description - Business Partner Grants Management AUD Katherine 0850

Business Partner - Grants Management

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

 

Are you ready to make a difference by supporting communities and fostering growth? Join the NLC as a Business Partner – Grants Management and help turn great ideas into real outcomes through guidance, support, and connection to vital funding opportunities.

About the Role: -

As the Business Partner – Grants Management, you’ll work closely with Traditional Owners, Aboriginal organisations, government agencies, and NLC teams to help drive economic opportunity. You'll support applicants in navigating the grant application process, assist with project planning, and provide hands-on help with submissions and supporting documentation. Once funding is secured, you’ll continue to guide recipients with compliance, reporting, and project support—ensuring their visions come to life and thrive.

What you will Bring: -

This role is more than paperwork—it's about people, partnerships, and potential. You’ll need to be a strong communicator with a practical mindset, capable of juggling multiple projects, solving problems on the go, and building relationships that make a difference. You’ll bring strong written communication skills and a sharp eye for detail, with experience preparing clear, purpose-driven documents.

In addition to this, you will have: -

  • Previous experience with grant funding and associated programs, including application, compliance, financial reporting, budgeting cash flow, monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
  • Proven success in implementing project/program management activities to a high standard, with an ability to harness resources to effectively plan, coordinate, manage, and complete activities.
  • Current C Class Drivers Licence and the ability and willingness to undertake remote travel in a manual 4WD vehicle or light aircraft.

 

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

What’s in it for you?

At the NLC, you'll be part of a purpose-driven team that supports Aboriginal communities across the region. You'll enjoy a role that offers variety, connection with people and culture, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference.

NLC offers competitive and attractive remuneration, work life balance and a unique opportunity to support our Aboriginal communities in the NLC Region.

We offer:

  • A base salary of $81,716 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 $9,750 per annum for individuals with dependents and $6,036 without dependents (for Katherine).
    • District allowance of up to $4,797 per annum for individuals with dependents and $2,630 without dependents (for Darwin).
    • 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 $2,724

 

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 experiences you will bring to the role.

If you have any further queries please contact: Greg Kimpton on 0438 878 699

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

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. 

Position Description - Business Partner Grants Management