- Location: Timber Creek
- Status: Full-time
The Northern Land Council is focused on regional empowerment and strong governance to deliver for our seven regions. We're seeking a culturally aware Liaison Officer to join our Regional Operations team. In this key role, you’ll work alongside Traditional Owners and the Department of Defence to implement and support cultural, environmental, and economic outcomes across the Bradshaw Field Training Area (BFTA), located 600km’s south of Darwin.
About the Role:
The Bradshaw Liaison Officer will work collaboratively and effectively with Traditional Owners (TOs) and the Australian Government Department of Defence (DOD) in the implementation and monitoring of the Bradshaw Partnering Indigenous Land Use Agreement (ILUA). This position will facilitate the engagement of (TOs) to participate in cultural maintenance, environmental protection, business, training and employment activities across the Bradshaw Field Training Area (BFTA). This position will be the key liaison point between the (DOD), the local Aboriginal community and the broader community as a whole.
What you will bring:
You’ll have proven previous experience working collaboratively with TOs, Government agencies, and stakeholders to support cultural and environmental outcomes. You’re confident advising on Aboriginal business participation and facilitating capacity-building opportunities under an ILUA. With strong communication and coordination skills, you can effectively manage compliance, represent the NLC in committees, and provide timely advice on regional issues—all while adhering to organisational policies, procedures and values.
In addition to this, you will also have: -
- Minimum 4 years of experience in successfully implementing project/program management activities to a high standard, with an ability to strategically harness resources to effectively plan, coordinate and manage activities.
- Experience with business development, business planning, financial management and strategic planning to assist people to plan and manage a small commercial business.
- A demonstrated knowledge and understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal people in the Northern Territory and an ability to work productively in a cross-cultural environment and communicate effectively with Aboriginal people.
- Advanced Diploma in Natural Resource Management, Business or an associated discipline is highly desirable
For a full copy of the Position Description refer to the link provided below.
What’s in it for You?
This role offers the chance to work at the intersection of culture, Country, and community. You’ll build trusted relationships with Traditional Owners and the Department of Defence, supporting the protection of sacred sites and the environment. You'll play a key role in enabling Aboriginal participation in business, training, and employment—ensuring real, long-term outcomes under the Bradshaw ILUA. Your work will have direct, tangible impact where it matters most.
We offer:
A base salary of $102,674 per annum plus 15% superannuation and salary sacrificing up to $15,900 + meal entertainment and holiday accommodation benefits up to $2,650 per year.
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Other benefits under our Enterprise Agreement include:
- District Allowance (DA4) of up to $9,750 per annum for individuals with dependents and $6,036 without dependents.
- 5 weeks annual leave, leaving loading, 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 $2,724
Interested applicants should send a copy of their CV along with a cover letter outlining why you are interested in this position and what experience
If you have any further queries please contact: Greg Kimpton - 0438 878 699
About the Northern Land Council
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.
