Consultation and Administration Officer

Northern Land Council; Darwin; On-site; AUD 91,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary of $88,214 per annum plus

15% superannuation paid on Base and DA

Salary sacrificing up to $15,900

Meal Entertainment and Holiday Allow.

District allowance up to $5,064 (DA2)

5 weeks annual leave

18 days personal leave

Paid Christmas close down

Annual airfare with net value $3,453

Job summary

Northern Land Council is seeking a Consultation and Administration Officer to support Traditional Owners in translating incomes from Aboriginal land into meaningful community outcomes. The role focuses on coordinating consultations, documenting instructions, and ensuring payments are processed efficiently and compliantly.

You will work closely with the Coordinator, Benefits Distribution (Consultation and Administration) and colleagues to ensure culturally appropriate, well-organised

Qualifications

• Diploma level qualification or equivalent; minimum two years in a similar role.
• Experience engaging with Traditional Owners, community groups and stakeholders.
• Proficiency with standard office software and documentation practices.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy and timeliness.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support consultations with Traditional Owners.
• Organise meetings, record community instructions and prepare documentation.
• Ensure payments are processed accurately and in line with requirements.
• Build respectful relationships with communities and stakeholders.
• Support decision-making by providing clear information and records.

Skills

Strong communicator

Cross-cultural communication

Stakeholder engagement

Administration

Education

Diploma level qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database Management systems

Job description

• Salary package: $101,446 (Inclusive of 15% superannuation)

Be the trusted voice at the heart of community consultation, working alongside Traditional Owners with respect for culture, knowledge, and connection to Country to facilitate meaningful conversations, support informed decisions, and help deliver outcomes that make a genuine difference for communities.

About the Role

As a Consultation and Administration Officer, you'll play an important role in supporting Traditional Owners to make informed decisions about the distribution of income generated from Aboriginal land. Working at the heart of community engagement, you'll coordinate and support consultations, organise meetings, record community instructions, and prepare documentation that ensures decisions are accurately captured and payments are processed efficiently and in accordance with legislative requirements.

In this role, you'll build strong and respectful relationships with Traditional Owners, community groups, and stakeholders, providing clear information and administrative support that helps people navigate processes with confidence. You'll work closely with the Coordinator, Benefits Distribution (Consultation and Administration), and colleagues across the Northern Land Council to ensure consultations are culturally appropriate, well-organised, and professionally documented.

Every day offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful outcomes for Aboriginal communities. Whether you're facilitating consultation processes, supporting decision-making, maintaining accurate records, or coordinating key administrative activities, your work will help ensure the voices of Traditional Owners are heard, respected, and reflected in decisions that matter to them and their communities.

What you will Bring

You enjoy working with people and building respectful, trusted relationships, with the ability to engage confidently and professionally with Traditional Owners, community members, and a wide range of stakeholders. You understand the importance of listening, communicating clearly, and supporting culturally respectful consultation processes.

You are a strong communicator who can coordinate meetings, prepare accurate documentation, and manage information effectively. Whether facilitating discussions, responding to enquiries, or supporting decision-making processes, you bring a collaborative approach and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.

You are highly organised and proactive, with the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail. Most importantly, you are motivated by meaningful work and take pride in supporting Traditional Owners and communities to achieve positive outcomes through effective consultation, administration, and engagement.

In addition to this, you will have:

• Relevant Diploma level tertiary qualification and/or a minimum of two (2) years relevant experience in a similar role.
• Previous experience in roles that require consultation, stakeholder engagement, negotiation and mediation processes and methodologies and the ability to engage, negotiate and mediate in a culturally competent and appropriate manner with Aboriginal People.
• Ability to understand and apply basic financial accounts payable processes to ensure Traditional Owners remain informed about their entitlements.
• Solid administrative skills and proficiency to use Microsoft Office and Database Management systems, with the ability to prepare accurate reports and documentation fit for purpose.
• 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.

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 $88,214 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

For further enquiries, please contact John Hughes on 0459957659

Applications Close:

3 December 2026, Thursday

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.