Workplace Relations Business Partner

Northern Land Council; Darwin; Hybrid; AUD 75,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% superannuation

Salary Sacrificing up to $15,900

Meal Entertainment & Holiday Allowance

District Allowance up to $5,064

5 weeks annual leave

18 days personal leave

Paid Christmas close down

Annual airfare $3,453

Job summary

Northern Land Council is seeking a Workplace Relations Business Partner to advise employees and leaders on employment matters across Darwin and regional teams. You will manage a varied caseload, draft job descriptions, and support workplace investigations with fairness and procedural due process.

You will help improve policies and deliver learning sessions, while building respectful relationships across cultures.

Qualifications

• Diploma in HR management or Business Administration or equivalent experience.
• At least three years' experience in an HR generalist role with workplace relations interest.
• Strong cross-cultural communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams with confidentiality and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Advise employees and leaders on employment matters and manage a varied caseload.
• Draft position descriptions and clear correspondence; support workplace investigations with fairness.
• Contribute to policy, process improvements and learning with stakeholders; travel to regional/ranger teams.

Skills

Cross-cultural communication

Confidentiality

MS Office

Listening & advising

Education

Diploma in HR management or Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Help people and supervisors navigate difficult workplace matters with care, sound judgement and a commitment to fairness. At the Northern Land Council, your advice will support respectful working relationships and a culturally safe workplace across Darwin and our regional teams.

About the Role

As a Workplace Relations Business Partner in our People & Culture team, you will advise employees and people leaders on matters relating to employment, such as probation, performance, conduct, grievances, complaints and separations. Working under the guidance of the People & Culture Manager, you will manage a varied caseload, help resolve concerns in a timely and fair way, and balance the needs of employees and the organisation.

You will help turn tense conversations into constructive outcomes. Your work will include drafting position descriptions and clear correspondence, supporting workplace investigations with procedural fairness, and helping people leaders build confident, people centred practices. You will also contribute to policy and process improvements, facilitate learning with stakeholders, with occasional travel to remote communities to work with our regional and ranger teams.

What you will bring

You are a thoughtful HR practitioner who can listen carefully, handle sensitive information with discretion and give practical advice when interests differ. You build trust across cultures and roles, stay organised when priorities compete, and understand that good workplace relations, depends on both fair process and respectful relationships.

In addition to this, you will have:

• A diploma in human resource management or business administration, equivalent experience, or a combination of relevant qualifications and experience.
• At least three years' experience in an HR generalist role and a strong interest in workplace relations.
• Strong cross-cultural communication and relationship building skills, with the ability to engage employees, supervisors and stakeholders.
• Confidence using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams, and a strong commitment to confidentiality and ethical conduct.

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, you'll enjoy a supportive workplace, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a lasting impact.

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

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 in accordance with the NLC's Special Measures provisions and Section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975.

For further queries, please contact Paul Barrett on 0488925449

Applications Close: 10pm on Wednesday 14 October 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.