Community Planning & Development Project Support Officer

Northern Land Council; Darwin; Hybrid; AUD 74,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% superannuation

Salary sacrifice up to $15,900 + Meal/

Holiday Accommodation benefit up to $2

Annual airfare after 12 months

Job summary

The Northern Land Council is seeking a Community Planning & Development Project Support Officer in Darwin/Katherine to assist in delivering community-led projects with Traditional Owners and native title groups.

You will provide meeting, administration and logistical support, helping with planning and decision-making to enable meaningful community outcomes across the NLC region.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in a Business, project management or community development related field and/or relevant equivalent experience.
• Minimum of one year experience in a similar role.
• Sound ICT literacy including use of information management software and Microsoft Office 365.
• Proven writing skills and ability to produce clear and concise documents, including meeting notices, agendas, minutes and other project and meeting related documents.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the cultural, political, economic and social issues affecting Aboriginal people in the Top End of the Northern Territory.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Officers to provide community planning and development support to Traditional Owners and native title groups.
• Provide meeting, administration and logistical support to enable TOs to undertake planning and projects.
• Support informed decision-making and the delivery of community-led projects.

Skills

Writing skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Cultural knowledge (Top End NT)

Education

Certificate IV in Business/PM/Community Development

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Information management software

Job description

Community Planning & Development Project Support Officer

• Location: Darwin/Katherine
• Status: Full-time ongoing
• Salary package: $82,349 per annum (Inclusive of 15% superannuation)

Be the force behind lasting community impact, partnering with Traditional Owners and native title groups to turn ideas into action, aspirations into achievements, and priorities into projects that create meaningful change across the Northern Land Council region.

About the Role

This position will assist the Project Officers to provide community planning and development support to Traditional Owners (TO’s) and native title groups undertaking community projects. This will include providing meeting, administration and logistical support to enable TO’s to undertake planning, projects and make strong informed decisions for their future.

What you will Bring

You are energised by the opportunity to support Traditional Owners and native title groups as they shape their future, bringing initiative, professionalism and a genuine commitment to helping turn community aspirations into meaningful and lasting outcomes. You excel at building trusted relationships and coordinating complex activities, using your strong organisational, administrative and communication skills to support informed decision-making and the successful delivery of community-led projects.

You thrive in purpose-driven environments, taking pride in delivering high-quality support that empowers communities, strengthens local priorities, and contributes to positive social, cultural and economic outcomes across the Northern Land Council region.

In addition to this, you will have:

• Certificate IV in a Business, project management or community development related field and/or relevant equivalent experience.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience working in a similar role.
• Sound ICT literacy including use of information management software and systems and Microsoft Office 365.
• Proven writing skills and the ability to produce clear and concise documents, including, but not limited to, meeting notices, agendas, minutes and other project and meeting related documents.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the cultural, political, economic and social issues affecting Aboriginal people in the Top End of the Northern Territory.

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

What’s in it for you?

At the NLC, you’ll be part of a team that’s grounded in purpose and committed to Country. You’ll lead work that matters—supporting Traditional Owners, protecting cultural knowledge, and enabling informed decision-making.

We offer:

• A base salary of $71,608 per annum plus 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 $5,064 (DA2) per annum for individuals with dependents and $2,777 (DA1) without dependents.
• Generous leave provisions 5 weeks annual leave, 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 $3,453;

The Northern Land Council is committed to increasing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment. This position is a designated for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Position. Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants who meet the selection requirements will be considered in accordance with the NLC's Special Measures provisions and Section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975.

For further enquiries, please contact Di Henry on 0419872478

Applications Close: Friday, 13th November 2026

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.