Location: Darwin Status: Full-time Are you a systems-focused problem solver who thrives on developing smart, fit-for-purpose IT solutions that support frontline work and data-informed decision-making? Join the Northern Land Council (NLC) and play a key role in improving land use administration and project systems across the Top End.About the RoleThe Project & Systems Coordinator is a key technical support role that provides high-level administration, business systems advice, and practical IT solutions across a wide range of land management and community-based activities. You will translate needs and in collaboration with the ICT team support the development and implementation of tools and customised systems for regional meetings, permits, funerals, ceremonies, and other project systems as required, ensuring these are efficient, reliable, and aligned with NLC business needs. Working closely with the Land Use Management team, Regional Office Network, ICT, and Project Management Office, you’ll champion system improvements, deliver user support and training, and ensure reporting and data insights are available to decision-makers across the organisation.This role offers a rare blend of systems design, project coordination, and cultural impact—supporting service delivery that respects the priorities and protocols of Traditional Owners and our constituents across our regions.What You Will Bring:You are an IT-savvy project coordinator with strong stakeholder engagement and systems-thinking skills. You’re comfortable collaborating across teams and disciplines and take pride in delivering practical outcomes that improve systems and how people work. You bring a deep understanding of system development. You work well under pressure, bring a respectful, informed approach to engaging with Aboriginal communities. You are skilled at improving systems, and ensuring service delivery meets productivity and cultural standards. Your Strong cross-cultural communication skills and the ability to work respectfully with our multicultural workforce along with your well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills will ensure you thrive in this roleIn Addition to this we are looking for:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT or related disciplineMinimum three (3) years’ experience in IT projects or systems coordinationDemonstrated ability to implement modern, user-friendly business systemsExperience supporting project systems in a diverse or geographically dispersed organisationFor a full copy of the Position Description refer to the link provided below.Why Join the NLC?This role offers the chance to work on meaningful projects that support Aboriginal self-determination and effective land management systems. You’ll have autonomy, support, and the opportunity to see your work make a difference at scale.What’s in it for you?Working in a supportive team environment committed to professional development Opportunities to work across Country with Traditional Owners and NLC field teams working on projects that bring the satisfaction of seeing systems you've helped to develop support great cultural, legal, and environmental outcomes.What we offer: A base salary of $84,985 per annum plus 15% superannuation on base and DA 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 DA of up to $4,797 per annum for individuals with dependents and $2,630 without dependents.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 $3,177For further queries please contact:  Jeffery Yoelu on mobile – 0427 795 979Interested applicants should send a copy of their CV along with a cover letter outlining why you are interested in this position and address the essential requirements of the role based on the position description. Applications Close:  Sunday 17th of August 2025About 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. R18 Project & Systems Coordinator_PD AUD Darwin 0800

Projects and Systems Coordinator

  • Location: Darwin
  • Status: Full-time

Are you a systems-focused problem solver who thrives on developing smart, fit-for-purpose IT solutions that support frontline work and data-informed decision-making? Join the Northern Land Council (NLC) and play a key role in improving land use administration and project systems across the Top End.

About the Role

The Project & Systems Coordinator is a key technical support role that provides high-level administration, business systems advice, and practical IT solutions across a wide range of land management and community-based activities. You will translate needs and in collaboration with the ICT team support the development and implementation of tools and customised systems for regional meetings, permits, funerals, ceremonies, and other project systems as required, ensuring these are efficient, reliable, and aligned with NLC business needs. Working closely with the Land Use Management team, Regional Office Network, ICT, and Project Management Office, you’ll champion system improvements, deliver user support and training, and ensure reporting and data insights are available to decision-makers across the organisation.

This role offers a rare blend of systems design, project coordination, and cultural impact—supporting service delivery that respects the priorities and protocols of Traditional Owners and our constituents across our regions.

What You Will Bring:

You are an IT-savvy project coordinator with strong stakeholder engagement and systems-thinking skills. You’re comfortable collaborating across teams and disciplines and take pride in delivering practical outcomes that improve systems and how people work. You bring a deep understanding of system development. You work well under pressure, bring a respectful, informed approach to engaging with Aboriginal communities. You are skilled at improving systems, and ensuring service delivery meets productivity and cultural standards. Your Strong cross-cultural communication skills and the ability to work respectfully with our multicultural workforce along with your well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills will ensure you thrive in this role

In Addition to this we are looking for:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT or related discipline
  • Minimum three (3) years’ experience in IT projects or systems coordination
  • Demonstrated ability to implement modern, user-friendly business systems
  • Experience supporting project systems in a diverse or geographically dispersed organisation

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

Why Join the NLC?

This role offers the chance to work on meaningful projects that support Aboriginal self-determination and effective land management systems. You’ll have autonomy, support, and the opportunity to see your work make a difference at scale.

What’s in it for you?

Working in a supportive team environment committed to professional development Opportunities to work across Country with Traditional Owners and NLC field teams working on projects that bring the satisfaction of seeing systems you've helped to develop support great cultural, legal, and environmental outcomes.

What we offer:

  • A base salary of $84,985 per annum plus 15% superannuation on base and DA 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 DA of up to $4,797 per annum for individuals with dependents and $2,630 without dependents.
    • 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

For further queries please contact:  Jeffery Yoelu on mobile – 0427 795 979

Interested applicants should send a copy of their CV along with a cover letter outlining why you are interested in this position and address the essential requirements of the role based on the position description.

Applications Close:  Sunday 17th of August 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 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. 

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