Senior Strategy & Governance Advisor

Northern Land Council; Darwin; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging and superannuation

Annual airfare benefit

5 weeks annual leave

Paid Christmas close down

Employer-provided District allowance

Job summary

The Northern Land Council is seeking a senior strategic adviser to strengthen governance and drive organisational effectiveness. Reporting to the Director of Leadership, you will coordinate priorities, advise on complex matters, and support executive decision-making across the organisation.

You will build relationships with Council Members, Traditional Owners, government agencies and internal teams, translating the Strategic Plan into practical outcomes. Remote travel in NT may be required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Public Policy, Governance, Business Management or related field.
• Significant experience providing high-level strategic advice in government, statutory authority, Aboriginal organisation or similarly complex environment.
• Experience managing complex governance matters and strategic projects.
• Willingness to undertake remote travel in a manual 4WD vehicle or light aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen governance, organisational effectiveness and executive decision-making.
• Coordinate strategic priorities and oversee resolution of high-profile complaints.
• Translate the NLC Strategic Plan into practical organisational outcomes.
• Build strong relationships with Council Members, Traditional Owners, executive leaders and agencies.
• Prepare high-quality executive and ministerial briefings and identify emerging risks.

Skills

Strategic advisory

Governance

Stakeholder management

Policy guidance

Education

Public Policy degree

Job description

The Northern Land Council is seeking a senior strategic adviser to strengthen governance and drive organisational effectiveness. Reporting to the Director of Leadership, you will coordinate priorities, advise on complex matters, and support executive decision-making across the organisation.

You will build relationships with Council Members, Traditional Owners, government agencies and internal teams, translating the Strategic Plan into practical outcomes. Remote travel in NT may be required.