Lead Permits & Compliance Coordinator

Northern Land Council; Darwin; On-site; AUD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary in award scale

15% superannuation on base salary

Salary sacrifice options

Meal Entertainment and Holiday Allow.

District allowance benefits

Leave entitlements

Job summary

Northern Land Council in Darwin is seeking a Lead Compliance Operations to oversee the Permits, Agreements & Compliance Team, directing compliance monitoring, complaints, investigations and reporting related to Aboriginal land access permits and Land Use Agreements.

You will work in a complex, cross-cultural environment, guiding officers, building systems, and advising Traditional Owners and Rangers, with travel to regional areas and a strong emphasis on fairness and records.

Qualifications

• Experience leading investigations and compliance activities in a regulatory environment.
• Ability to build respectful relationships with Aboriginal people, Traditional Owners and diverse stakeholders.
• Current NT Driver's licence or ability to obtain before commencement.
• Willingness to travel regionally and to operate a manual 4WD vehicle.
• Understanding of the Aboriginal Land Rights (NT) Act 1976 is well regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day work of the Permits, Agreements & Compliance Team.
• Coordinate compliance monitoring, complaints, investigations and reporting for land access permits and Land Use Agreements.
• Provide clear direction to Permit and Compliance Officers and develop systems and procedures.
• Elevate complex or sensitive matters appropriately and collaborate with Traditional Owners, Rangers, Legal, Anthropology and GIS teams.

Skills

Leadership

Investigations

Regulatory compliance

Cross-cultural communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Tertiary qualifications in investigations

Certificate IV in Government Investigations

Job description

Northern Land Council in Darwin is seeking a Lead Compliance Operations to oversee the Permits, Agreements & Compliance Team, directing compliance monitoring, complaints, investigations and reporting related to Aboriginal land access permits and Land Use Agreements.

You will work in a complex, cross-cultural environment, guiding officers, building systems, and advising Traditional Owners and Rangers, with travel to regional areas and a strong emphasis on fairness and records.