General Manager Regional Development
Fixed term (3 year) contract - Full Time
Darwin, NT
$210,000 base salary plus 14.5% super
Work Vehicle Provided
This position is identified for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and is intended to constitute a special measure under section 57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1996 (NT).
About the organisation
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 catchment 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
About the role
Reporting to the CEO and a member of the Senior Management Team, the General Manger Regional Development is accountable for driving the organisation’s strategic directions, relevant statutory obligations and commitments under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1976 (ALRA). This position will lead the regional operations and network teams to drive an ongoing focus on Building the Bush through effective department structures and service operations that support the effective facilitation of the Section 19 proposal and assessment approval process across the region, processes permit applications and lead a number of priority projects that support Regionalisation and service to our constituents.
Key areas of service-based delivery include
- Land Management
- Major Government Projects
- Regionalisation and economic development
- Effective management of the Regional Office Network and supporting customer service and logistics.
The role will require extensive travel to NLC’s 7 Regions for the purpose of Council meetings and driving our Traditional Owner central model (approximately 20 weeks of the year). A current C Class Drivers Licence and the ability and willingness to undertake remote travel in a manual 4WD vehicle or light aircraft will be required.
Refer to the full position description (link)
About you
You will be a strong senior leader with extensive experience in regional and remote service delivery, people management, strategic operations, stakeholder engagement, and work health and safety. Your ability to navigate complex environments, build strong teams, and drive change will be key to ensuring the success of NLC’s Regional Development priorities. With lived experienced and deep cultural understanding of the regions NLC serves, you will bring influence, credibility, and a commitment to empowering Aboriginal communities and people. You will play a critical role in strengthening the NLC’s regional teams, building their capability, improving service delivery and ensuring operations align with our Regional Development priorities as articulated in the NLC Strategic and Corporate Plan.
Key Selection Criteria
1. Minimum of five years in a senior leadership role, which includes managing remote service delivery within diverse and complex environments, including the ability to balance competing priorities and leading change effectively.
2. Deep cultural knowledge and respect of Indigenous Australian culture, customs and society, with the ability to build and maintain credibility with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, communities and organisations.
3. Strong cross-cultural, interpersonal communication and stakeholder engagement skills with an ability to build productive working relationships across an array of stakeholders (internal, Traditional Owners and external organisations).
4. Comprehensive understanding of the Aboriginal Land Rights (NT) Act 1976 and the Native Title Act 1993 and other legislation which affects the land rights of Aboriginal people in the NT.
5. Proven ability to build, lead and inspire high performance teams, fostering a supportive workplace culture that prioritises staff wellbeing and collaboration.
What we can offer you
- Exciting opportunity to steer the Northern Land Council towards delivering their strategic priorities
- Attractive salary package which includes a work vehicle and access to Not-for-Profit benefits
- Opportunity to help deliver meaningful outcomes for the Council’s constituents
How to apply
All applications must be made in writing and include the following:
- Cover letter (maximum 2 pages) addressing the five (5) selection criteria above, outlining why you have applied for the position and how you meet the requirements of the position.
- Current CV
- Copies of any relevant qualifications
Applications close: Thursday 20 February 2025
How to get more information
For further information on the position, please contact the recruitment team at NLC
PH 08 8931 5567
