Location: Elliott / Tennant CreekStatus: Full-time OngoingBase Salary: $102,669 per annum plus 15% superannuation Are you passionate about working in partnership with Traditional Owners to deliver meaningful outcomes on Country? This is an opportunity to step into a purpose-driven role that supports strong governance, sustainable development, and long-term community benefits tied to one of the Northern Territory’s significant renewable energy projects.    About the Role:As the Implementation Officer, you will coordinate and oversee the delivery of agreement obligations, supporting Native Title Holders from the Walanypirri, Bamayu and Jangirulu groups to understand, access and realise negotiated benefits. You will lead implementation, monitoring and compliance activities, support governance arrangements, and work closely with Traditional Owners, SunCable, contractors, government and community stakeholders.You will also support employment, business development and capacity‑building opportunities, provide day‑to‑day supervision of a small team, and ensure environmental and cultural heritage protections are upheld across the project area. This is a role for someone who enjoys balancing coordination responsibilities with practical, relationship‑based work in a cross‑cultural and remote context. What you will Bring:You are an experienced professional who thrives in complex, cross-cultural environments and is committed to delivering tangible outcomes for Aboriginal people. You bring strong project coordination skills, a collaborative approach, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders with confidence and cultural sensitivity. You are comfortable navigating agreements, compliance requirements and operational delivery and approach your work ethically, communicate clearly, and build trust through respectful, consistent engagement.In addition to this, you will have:Relevant qualification in Business, Community Planning & Development or Project Management or a related discipline, and/or a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a comparable role.Experience with business development, contract management and procurement to assist with maximising local and regional business opportunities. Sound ICT skills, particularly across Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.A current C Class Driver’s Licence and willingness to undertake remote travel, including 4WD travel.Knowledge of the Aboriginal Land Rights (NT) Act 1976 and the Native Title Act 1993, or the ability to rapidly acquire this understanding. 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 and lead work that supports Traditional Owners, strengthens governance, and delivers lasting economic and social outcomes on Aboriginal land, while enjoying a supportive workplace, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact across the Northern Territory. We offer: A base salary of $102,669 per annum plus 15% superannuation and 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;Interested applicants should send a copy of their CV along with a cover letter addressing the selection criteria, 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: Anthony Smith on 0447343318 Applications Close: Monday, 11 May 2026 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants are highly encouraged to apply.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.  Implementation Officer PD SUN001 AUD Elliott 0862

Implementation Officer

  • Location: Elliott / Tennant Creek
  • Status: Full-time Ongoing
  • Base Salary: $102,669 per annum plus 15% superannuation

 

Are you passionate about working in partnership with Traditional Owners to deliver meaningful outcomes on Country? This is an opportunity to step into a purpose-driven role that supports strong governance, sustainable development, and long-term community benefits tied to one of the Northern Territory’s significant renewable energy projects.    

About the Role:

As the Implementation Officer, you will coordinate and oversee the delivery of agreement obligations, supporting Native Title Holders from the Walanypirri, Bamayu and Jangirulu groups to understand, access and realise negotiated benefits. You will lead implementation, monitoring and compliance activities, support governance arrangements, and work closely with Traditional Owners, SunCable, contractors, government and community stakeholders.

You will also support employment, business development and capacity‑building opportunities, provide day‑to‑day supervision of a small team, and ensure environmental and cultural heritage protections are upheld across the project area. This is a role for someone who enjoys balancing coordination responsibilities with practical, relationship‑based work in a cross‑cultural and remote context.

What you will Bring:

You are an experienced professional who thrives in complex, cross-cultural environments and is committed to delivering tangible outcomes for Aboriginal people. You bring strong project coordination skills, a collaborative approach, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders with confidence and cultural sensitivity. You are comfortable navigating agreements, compliance requirements and operational delivery and approach your work ethically, communicate clearly, and build trust through respectful, consistent engagement.

In addition to this, you will have:

  • Relevant qualification in Business, Community Planning & Development or Project Management or a related discipline, and/or a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a comparable role.
  • Experience with business development, contract management and procurement to assist with maximising local and regional business opportunities. 
  • Sound ICT skills, particularly across Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
  • A current C Class Driver’s Licence and willingness to undertake remote travel, including 4WD travel.
  • Knowledge of the Aboriginal Land Rights (NT) Act 1976 and the Native Title Act 1993, or the ability to rapidly acquire this understanding.

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 and lead work that supports Traditional Owners, strengthens governance, and delivers lasting economic and social outcomes on Aboriginal land, while enjoying a supportive workplace, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact across the Northern Territory.

We offer:

  • A base salary of $102,669 per annum plus 15% superannuation and 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;

Interested applicants should send a copy of their CV along with a cover letter addressing the selection criteria, 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: Anthony Smith on 0447343318

Applications Close: Monday, 11 May 2026

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants are highly encouraged to apply.

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.

 

Implementation Officer PD SUN001