Location: DarwinStatus: Full-time OngoingSalary: $68,986 + 15% Super + District Allowance Are you curious, detail-driven and passionate about cultural knowledge and research?Join the Northern Land Council (NLC) and contribute to meaningful work that supports Aboriginal land, culture and community.About the Role:As a Research Assistant within our Anthropology team, you will play a critical role in supporting the collection, preservation and accessibility of culturally significant materials.Working closely with the LIR Supervisor, you will contribute to digitisation projects, maintain research collections and support the delivery of high-quality information services to internal and external stakeholders.This is a unique opportunity to build hands-on experience in applied research, cultural heritage and archival practices within a purpose-driven organisation.What You Will Bring:You are organised, analytical and capable of working with sensitive information in a structured and respectful way. You enjoy working across multiple tasks and take pride in accuracy and detail.Certificate IV in Library & Information Services (or similar) or 1+ year relevant experience.Experience using databases, records systems or collection management tools.Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.Understanding of cultural heritage, archives or conservation practices (or ability to quickly learn). Why Join the NLC:At the Northern Land Council, you will work at the intersection of research, culture and community.You will contribute to preserving and strengthening Aboriginal cultural knowledge while building your career in a supportive and values-driven environment. Our work is grounded in respect, consultation and social justice, and every role contributes to outcomes that matter.What’s in it for you?This role offers a strong foundation for a career in research, anthropology or cultural heritage, with real-world experience in a highly respected organisation.A base salary of $68,986 + 15% superannuation, paid on base and district allowance.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.    Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.How to Apply:Submit your CV and a short cover letter outlining your interest in the role and the skills you will bring.For more information, contact: Ceire Cullen 0477 977 820. Applications close: 14th of May 2026 A full copy of the Position Description is available via the link below. About the NLC:The Northern Land Council (NLC) is an independent statutory authority established under the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976 (Cth).We work with Traditional Owners and Aboriginal communities to protect land, sea and culture, and to support their aspirations for economic, social and cultural development. Our work is grounded in respect, consultation and advocacy. AUD Darwin 0800

Research Assistant

  • Location: Darwin
  • Status: Full-time Ongoing
  • Salary: $68,986 + 15% Super + District Allowance

 

Are you curious, detail-driven and passionate about cultural knowledge and research?

Join the Northern Land Council (NLC) and contribute to meaningful work that supports Aboriginal land, culture and community.

About the Role:

As a Research Assistant within our Anthropology team, you will play a critical role in supporting the collection, preservation and accessibility of culturally significant materials.

Working closely with the LIR Supervisor, you will contribute to digitisation projects, maintain research collections and support the delivery of high-quality information services to internal and external stakeholders.

This is a unique opportunity to build hands-on experience in applied research, cultural heritage and archival practices within a purpose-driven organisation.

What You Will Bring:

You are organised, analytical and capable of working with sensitive information in a structured and respectful way. You enjoy working across multiple tasks and take pride in accuracy and detail.

  • Certificate IV in Library & Information Services (or similar) or 1+ year relevant experience.
  • Experience using databases, records systems or collection management tools.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
  • Understanding of cultural heritage, archives or conservation practices (or ability to quickly learn).

 

Why Join the NLC:

At the Northern Land Council, you will work at the intersection of research, culture and community.

You will contribute to preserving and strengthening Aboriginal cultural knowledge while building your career in a supportive and values-driven environment. Our work is grounded in respect, consultation and social justice, and every role contributes to outcomes that matter.

What’s in it for you?

This role offers a strong foundation for a career in research, anthropology or cultural heritage, with real-world experience in a highly respected organisation.

  • A base salary of $68,986 + 15% superannuation, paid on base and district allowance.
  • 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.
          

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to Apply:

Submit your CV and a short cover letter outlining your interest in the role and the skills you will bring.

For more information, contact: Ceire Cullen 0477 977 820.

Applications close: 14th of May 2026 

A full copy of the Position Description is available via the link below. 

About the NLC:

The Northern Land Council (NLC) is an independent statutory authority established under the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976 (Cth).

We work with Traditional Owners and Aboriginal communities to protect land, sea and culture, and to support their aspirations for economic, social and cultural development. Our work is grounded in respect, consultation and advocacy.