Project Officer - Major Projects

The Northern Land Council is seeking a Project Officer for Major Projects in Darwin or Katherine, Australia. This full-time role focuses on community engagement for major infrastructure projects, particularly the SunCable Project. Candidates should have experience working with Aboriginal communities, strong communication skills, and logistical support capabilities. A diploma in a related field and a valid driver's license are required. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits.
• Location: Darwin or Katherine
• Status: Full-Time

If you’re looking for a role where you can contribute to meaningful projects and work closely with Aboriginal communities, this is your chance to be part of a team with skilled professionals making real contributions in the NT region.

About the Role

The Project Officer – Major Projects will play a key role in supporting community engagement and coordination efforts for major infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on the SunCable Project. Spanning from the Borroloola Barkly region to Darwin, this role is all about building meaningful connections with local communities and stakeholders. You’ll assist in planning and delivering consultations, ensuring voices are heard and considered throughout the project. In addition, you'll provide crucial logistical and administrative support to the Project Coordinator and team, helping to keep operations running smoothly and efficiently.

What you will bring

You are adaptable, proactive, and comfortable traveling to remote communities for up to two weeks each month. With a strong understanding of Aboriginal communities in the NLC region, you excel at cross-cultural communication and building relationships with stakeholders. You have solid writing abilities, attention to detail, and basic financial literacy to manage budgets and handle sensitive information. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database management, or the ability to learn quickly, will also be key to your success in this role.

In addition to this, you will have: -
• Minimum Diploma level qualification in a related field including logistics, safety, business administration or project management.
• Minimum of two (2) years relevant practical experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrated understanding of, and interest in, the lived experiences of Aboriginal people in the NLC region.
• Possession of a “C” class drivers licence and the ability to safely operate 4WD vehicles.

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

What’s in it for you:
• A base salary of $73,987 per annum plus 14.5% superannuation 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 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 $2,961

Interested applicants should send a copy of their CV, a cover letter outlining why you are interested in this position and what relevant skills and expertise you bring to the role.

If you have any further queries please contact: Anthony Smith on mobile: 0447 343 318

Applications Close: Monday 10th March 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.