Community Planning & Development Project Support Officer

Nrmjoenvironmental Jobs, Nrm

Katherine

On-site

AUD 64,000 - 79,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

15% superannuation on Base and DA

Salary sacrifice up to $15,900 with a$

Meal Entertainment and Holiday Allow.

District allowance up to $5,064 (DA2)

5 weeks annual leave

18 days personal leave

Annual airfare valued at $3,453

Paid Christmas close down

Job summary

The Northern Land Council in the Northern Territory seeks a capable team member to assist with community planning and development for Traditional Owners and native title groups. You will provide meeting, administration and logistical support to enable planning, projects and informed decisions, contributing to lasting community outcomes.

You will thrive when building trusted relationships, coordinating complex activities, and applying strong organisational and communication skills to support

Qualifications

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.

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, projects and make informed decisions.
Support informed decision-making and the delivery of community-led projects.

Skills

Administrative support

ICT literacy

Microsoft Office 365

Communication skills

Meeting coordination

Documentation

Education

Certificate IV in business, project management or community development related field

Tools

Information management software

Job description

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 (TOs) and native title groups undertaking community projects. This will include providing meeting, administration and logistical support to enable TOs 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.

Whats in it for you?

At the NLC, youll be part of a team thats grounded in purpose and committed to Country. Youll lead work that matterssupporting 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.

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.