Principal AI & Technology Specialist

Northern Land Council; Darwin; On-site; AUD 155,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary $150,000 + 15% superann

Salary sacrifice up to $15,900

Meal Entertainment & Holiday Accom. up

5 weeks annual leave

18 days personal leave

Paid Christmas close down

Job summary

Northern Land Council is seeking two Principal AI & Technology Specialists to shape its enterprise AI roadmap and deliver secure, scalable solutions across the Microsoft cloud and enterprise systems.

You will guide multidisciplinary teams, strengthen AI governance and advise on privacy, security and responsible technology use, reporting to the CIO and aligning with ICT governance.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualifications in a technology discipline or equivalent.
• Significant experience designing and delivering AI, automation, data platform or digital technology solutions.
• Strong enterprise cloud architecture and Azure delivery capability.
• Knowledge of responsible AI, privacy, cyber security and information governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery and integration across Microsoft cloud and enterprise systems.
• Guide multidisciplinary teams and vendors with architectural judgement.
• Advise on privacy, security and responsible technology use.
• Provide executives with clear recommendations within ICT governance frameworks.

Skills

Azure cloud architecture

AI governance

Stakeholder communication

Data platform design

Security & privacy

Education

Degree in technology discipline

Tools

Azure AI services

Microsoft Copilot

Power Platform

DevOps

Job description

Salary package: $172,500 inclusive of 15% Superannuation

About the Role

The Northern Land Council is seeking two Principal AI & Technology Specialists to shape its enterprise AI roadmap and deliver secure, scalable and culturally appropriate solutions. Reporting to the Chief Information Officer, you will turn organisational priorities into practical AI, automation and digital initiatives, leading delivery and integration across the NLC’s Microsoft cloud and enterprise systems.

Combining technical expertise with organisational influence, you will guide multidisciplinary teams and vendors, strengthen AI governance and safeguards, and advise on privacy, security and responsible technology use. You will provide executives with clear recommendations and support continuous improvement within established ICT governance frameworks.

What you will Bring

You are an experienced technology specialist who can move confidently between enterprise strategy and practical solution delivery. You bring strong architectural judgement, the ability to resolve complex technical problems and a clear understanding of the safeguards needed to use AI responsibly. You can explain technical choices to non-technical audiences, build productive relationships and help people adopt technology that delivers measurable improvements.

In addition to this, you will have:

• Degree-level qualifications in a relevant technology discipline, or an equivalent combination of qualifications, industry certifications and extensive relevant experience.
• Significant experience designing, building and delivering complex AI, automation, data platform or digital technology solutions in an organisational environment.
• Strong enterprise cloud architecture and delivery capability in Microsoft Azure, or substantial equivalent cloud experience and demonstrated ability to work effectively in an Azure environment.
• Sound knowledge of responsible AI, privacy, data protection, cyber security and information governance, supported by strong advisory and stakeholder communication skills.
• Experience with Azure AI services, Microsoft Copilot, Power Platform or DevOps will be well regarded, as will experience applying AI governance frameworks. An understanding of Aboriginal data sovereignty, culturally appropriate data governance or technology delivery in Aboriginal organisations and other regulated environments is desirable.

For a full copy of the Position Description, refer to [position description link].

What’s in it for you?

This is an opportunity to combine technical depth with organisational influence. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, business owners and vendors through specialist direction, technical assurance and mentoring, while providing executives with clear options and recommendations within established ICT governance and approval pathways.

We offer:

• A base salary of $150,000 per annum plus 15% superannuation
• salary sacrificing up to $15,900 + Meal Entertainment and Holiday Accommodation benefit up to $2,650 per year.
• Generous leave provisions 5 weeks annual leave, 18 days personal leave;
• Paid Christmas close down;

The Northern Land Council is committed to increasing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment. This position is a prioritised position, and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants who meet the selection requirements will be given priority consideration under the NLC’s Special Measures provisions.

For further information, contact Billy Anutara-Angul

About the NLC

The Northern Land Council (NLC) is an independent statutory authority of the Commonwealth, established under the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976. Our purpose is to serve Traditional Owners and other Aboriginal people living within our region. Cultural knowledge and lived experience are central to our work. We support Aboriginal people’s social, political and economic participation by supporting their aspirations and amplifying their voices on issues affecting their lands, seas, culture and communities.