About the NLCThe Northern Land Council (NLC) was established under the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act in 1976, to assist Aboriginal people in the Top End of the Northern Territory to acquire and manage their traditional lands, waters and seas. Nearly 50 years on we continue to serve over 50,000 Aboriginal people of the Top End and remain 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 RoleThe Resources and Energy Branch is responsible for managing the Northern Land Council’s (NLC) statutory functions and duties and contractual obligations and as they relate to the resources and energy sectors. The principle objective of the Petroleum Manager is to lead and manage a team to ensure onshore petroleum sector related activities of the Resources & Energy Branch are compliant with all relevant statutory functions, duties, contractual obligations and NLC policies and procedures. ResponsibilitiesManage and oversee NLC staff, contractors and Petroleum Unit activities to promote and support NLC compliance with statutory functions and duties, contractual obligations and other legal requirements.Supervise, report and provide advice in relation to functions of the Petroleum Unit and assist Branch Manager – Resources & Energy to resolve any issues related to the performance of Petroleum Unit functions.Work closely with NLC staff, traditional Aboriginal owners, native title holders, residents of Aboriginal communities, Government representatives and commercial proponents to facilitate effective collaboration and project management in relation to Petroleum Unit functions.Draft reports and present findings and recommendations to GM Land & Law (via Branch Manager – Resources & Energy) in relation to the petroleum sector.Undertake budgetary planning, management, monitoring and reporting activities.About youTo thrive in this role you will have:Demonstrated understanding of, and interest in, the lived experiences of Aboriginal people in the NLC region.Demonstrated high level cross-cultural, interpersonal and verbal communication skills with an ability to effectively liaise, engage and coordinate across an organisation and to build productive working relationships with work colleagues, constituents and external stakeholders.Diploma or degree level in a relevant area or equivalent relevant work experience in a similar role.Demonstrated experience leading a small to team to deliver projects, meetings and other related tasks on time and in accordance with NLC frameworks.High level of written communication skills and competency in the use of computer software packages including Microsoft Office. Remuneration and Benefits:Full-Time, Fixed-Term contractLocation: DarwinSalary: Negotiated ContractAllowancesFBT exempt salary packaging benefits pay14% superannuation contribution5 weeks annual leave & 17.5% annual leave loadingCultural knowledge and lived experience is central to the work that we do. We will apply special measures for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates. How to Apply:A full Position Description may be obtained by clicking on this vacancy on our website https://jobs.nlc.org.au/ . We ask that all applications are received through our jobs website – this will ensure that you are submitting a full application for this position. Our website also provides information about our recruitment process. If you are having any problems submitting your application please contact us on 08 8920 5140.Contact Officer: Chris Brady on 0427 196 077Applications Close: Sunday, 1st October 2023Click here for a full copy of the position description AUD Darwin 0800

Petroleum Manager

About the NLC

The Northern Land Council (NLC) was established under the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act in 1976, to assist Aboriginal people in the Top End of the Northern Territory to acquire and manage their traditional lands, waters and seas. 

Nearly 50 years on we continue to serve over 50,000 Aboriginal people of the Top End and remain 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

The Resources and Energy Branch is responsible for managing the Northern Land Council’s (NLC) statutory functions and duties and contractual obligations and as they relate to the resources and energy sectors. The principle objective of the Petroleum Manager is to lead and manage a team to ensure onshore petroleum sector related activities of the Resources & Energy Branch are compliant with all relevant statutory functions, duties, contractual obligations and NLC policies and procedures.

 

Responsibilities

  • Manage and oversee NLC staff, contractors and Petroleum Unit activities to promote and support NLC compliance with statutory functions and duties, contractual obligations and other legal requirements.
  • Supervise, report and provide advice in relation to functions of the Petroleum Unit and assist Branch Manager – Resources & Energy to resolve any issues related to the performance of Petroleum Unit functions.
  • Work closely with NLC staff, traditional Aboriginal owners, native title holders, residents of Aboriginal communities, Government representatives and commercial proponents to facilitate effective collaboration and project management in relation to Petroleum Unit functions.
  • Draft reports and present findings and recommendations to GM Land & Law (via Branch Manager – Resources & Energy) in relation to the petroleum sector.
  • Undertake budgetary planning, management, monitoring and reporting activities.

About you

To thrive in this role you will have:

  • Demonstrated understanding of, and interest in, the lived experiences of Aboriginal people in the NLC region.
  • Demonstrated high level cross-cultural, interpersonal and verbal communication skills with an ability to effectively liaise, engage and coordinate across an organisation and to build productive working relationships with work colleagues, constituents and external stakeholders.
  • Diploma or degree level in a relevant area or equivalent relevant work experience in a similar role.
  • Demonstrated experience leading a small to team to deliver projects, meetings and other related tasks on time and in accordance with NLC frameworks.
  • High level of written communication skills and competency in the use of computer software packages including Microsoft Office.

 

Remuneration and Benefits:

  • Full-Time, Fixed-Term contract
  • Location: Darwin
  • Salary: Negotiated Contract
  • Allowances
  • FBT exempt salary packaging benefits pay
  • 14% superannuation contribution
  • 5 weeks annual leave & 17.5% annual leave loading


Cultural knowledge and lived experience is central to the work that we do. We will apply special measures for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates.

 

How to Apply:

A full Position Description may be obtained by clicking on this vacancy on our website https://jobs.nlc.org.au/ . We ask that all applications are received through our jobs website – this will ensure that you are submitting a full application for this position. Our website also provides information about our recruitment process. If you are having any problems submitting your application please contact us on 08 8920 5140.

Contact Officer: Chris Brady on 0427 196 077

Applications Close: Sunday, 1st October 2023

Click here for a full copy of the position description