Would you like to work for one of the largest and oldest Indigenous organisations in Australia which provides services to around 50,000 Aboriginal people in the Northern Territory?About the NLCWe are responsible for assisting Aboriginal people in the Top End of the Northern Territory to acquire and manage their lands and seas. Our vision is to ensure that Aboriginal people benefit socially, culturally and economically from the secure possession of their land, waters and seas.About the RoleAs a GIS Officer, you will be responsible for the preparation of administrative maps and the management of associated data. These maps include general project registration, field consultation maps, future acts notification maps, general native title claim maps and ILUA proposal maps in support of the NLC’s obligations under the Native Title Act, 1993.In support of the NLC’s functions under the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976, you will also be involved in managing general land claims area, mining exploration and land use agreement maps.This position also tends to other general mapping duties in the day to day functions of Northern Land Council.About youTo thrive in this role you will have:Significant demonstrated knowledge, understanding and respect of Indigenous Australian culture, customs, society and the issues affecting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people as well as the ability to gain and maintain credibility with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, communities and organisations to ensure all work produced and undertaken is culturally safe and appropriate.A Bachelor of Science Degree or equivalent, preferably in cartography, surveying, geography, computing and/or the social sciences or similar disciplines.Experience in the use of GIS software, including capture, manipulation and analysis of spatial data.Ability to use GIS software to create maps of a high standard and to effectively manage data as well as sound word processing and computer application skills.Remuneration and Benefits:Full Time, permanent contractSalary AS05 ($67,912 - $72,011) per annum plus allowancesFBT exempt salary packaging benefits13% superannuation contribution5 weeks annual leave & 17.5% annual leave loadingAboriginal or Torres Strait Islander People are strongly encouraged to apply.COVID-19 VaccinationsPlease note COVID vaccinations are mandatory for all NLC staff. How to Apply:Apply via https://jobs.nlc.org.au/. If you are having any problems submitting your application please contact us on 08 8920 5140.Contact Officer: Simon Watkinson WatkiS@nlc.org.au or call 08 8920 5159.Please note the NLC offices are shut for the Christmas period from COB Wednesday, 22nd December 2021 and we will be back in the office on Tuesday, 4th January 2022.Applications Close: Sunday, 30 January 2022Please click here for a copy of the position description AUDDarwin