Operations and Network Coordinator – Learning on Country (LoC)

Northern Land Council; Darwin; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary included

15% Superannuation

Salary sacrificing up to $15,900

Meal Entertainment benefit

Holiday accommodation benefit

District allowance (DA2/DA1)

Five weeks annual leave

Annual airfare benefit

Job summary

Northern Land Council is seeking an Operations and Network Coordinator for the Learning on Country program, based in Darwin with extensive travel to remote communities. You will oversee day-to-day operations, governance and workforce support to ensure culturally responsive program delivery across 18 sites.

You will work with Indigenous stakeholders, schools and ranger groups to coordinate remote learning experiences, manage risk and ensure compliant, high-quality delivery of an award-winning

Qualifications

• Experience supporting Aboriginal-led initiatives and working with remote communities.
• Experience in education, training, youth development or Indigenous Ranger Program environments.
• Ability to coordinate complex programs with governance, reporting and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operational coordination across 18 remote sites.
• Provide governance support and workforce development across the LoC network.
• Coordinate remote on-Country learning experiences and risk management.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Governance

Project management

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Education/NRM/Indigenous Engagement qualifications

Project Management or related discipline

Tools

4WD vehicle operation

Job description

Operations and Network Coordinator – Learning on Country (LoC)

Location: Darwin

Status: Full-time, ongoing

Salary package: $122,555 Per Annum (Inclusive of 15% superannuation)

Join an award-winning program that is transforming educational outcomes for young Aboriginal people across the Top End. The Learning on Country (LoC) program is a nationally recognised initiative delivered across 18 remote communities, bringing together Indigenous knowledge systems and Western education approaches to create meaningful pathways to learning, employment and cultural connection.

As the Operations and Network Coordinator – Learning on Country, you will play a pivotal role in supporting remote communities, schools, ranger groups and stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of one of Australia's leading Indigenous education programs.

About the Role

The Operations and Network Coordinator is responsible for leading the day-to-day operational coordination and oversight of the Learning on Country Program across 18 remote community delivery sites. Reporting to the Manager, Learning on Country, the position provides operational leadership, stakeholder coordination, governance support and workforce development across the LoC network.

You will work closely with local coordinators, Indigenous stakeholders, schools, ranger groups, government agencies and partner organisations to ensure high-quality, culturally appropriate program delivery. The role also coordinates remote on-Country learning experiences, including camps and experiential activities, while ensuring effective planning, risk management and compliance requirements are met.

Based in our Berrimah office, this role requires extensive and regular travel to remote communities across the Northern Land Council region.

What You Will Bring

You are an experienced program or operations professional who is passionate about supporting Aboriginal-led initiatives and fostering positive outcomes for remote communities. You will have demonstrated success working across complex stakeholder environments and the ability to build strong partnerships while supporting culturally responsive service delivery.

You are highly organised, adaptable and capable of managing multiple priorities, with experience in operational planning, governance, compliance, reporting and workforce support. Most importantly, you bring a genuine commitment to working respectfully alongside Aboriginal people and communities and supporting First Nations-led decision making.

In Addition, You Will Have

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Education, Natural Resource Management, Community Development, Indigenous Engagement, Project Management or a related discipline, and/or significant experience working in remote Aboriginal communities delivering stakeholder-based programs.
• Demonstrated experience working within education, training, youth development or Indigenous Ranger Program environments, including knowledge of Learning on Country principles and community-led program delivery.
• Highly developed stakeholder engagement, negotiation and relationship management skills, with the ability to build productive partnerships across communities, schools, government agencies and service providers.
• Experience coordinating complex programs, projects or operational activities, including governance, reporting, compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Current NT C Class Driver Licence, ability to operate 4WD vehicles, willingness to undertake extensive remote travel and ability to obtain or hold a current Ochre Card.

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 is grounded in purpose and committed to Country. Through the Learning on Country Program, you will help support the aspirations of Aboriginal young people, communities, schools and ranger groups across the Top End while contributing to a nationally recognised education initiative.

We offer:

• A base salary of $106,570 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 provisions5 weeks annual leave, 18 days personal leave;
  • Paid Christmas close down;
  • Upon completion of 12 months of service anAnnual airfare with a net (in hand) value of $3,453;

For further enquiries, contact – Manager LoCP, Shane Bailey – 0488 145 380

Applications Close: Friday 11 December 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.