• Location: Darwin
• Status: Full-Time Fixed Term (30th June 2025)

Are you passionate about environmental conservation and protecting natural landscapes? The Northern Land Council (NLC) is seeking a Support Officer to assist in the delivery of the Gamba Eradication and Biodiversity Conservation (GEBC) Project. This is a hands-on role working alongside project partners to survey, manage, and control gamba grass infestations in remote areas across the legislated gamba eradication zone.

About the Role

The Support Officer – GEBC Project supports the control of gamba grass infestations across the eradication zone through surveys, data collection, and on-ground assistance. The role involves providing technical advice, assisting project partners with weed management, and coordinating remote logistics during the short gamba grass control season. With frequent travel across the NLC region, this hands-on position is key to ensuring effective biodiversity conservation and project delivery.

What you will bring

You will bring experience in fieldwork and data collection, helping with surveys, weed management, and control training. With experience in remote logistics and operations, you ensure effective project delivery while assisting with reporting and compliance. By being adaptable and proactive, you're ready to contribute to all aspects of the role.

In addition to this, you will have: -

• Certificate IV in natural resource management or related field and/or demonstrated experience in a similar role.
• Previous experience in supporting and delivering land management activities in remote locations including weed management.
• Ability to work as part of a small team in remote areas in various climatic conditions, with the ability to conduct operations in light aircraft, helicopters, ATV’s and small vessels.
• Current C Class Drivers Licence

For a full copy of the Position Description refer to the link provided below.

What’s in it for you:

• District allowance of up to $4,797 per annum for individuals with dependents and $2,630 without dependents.

• A base salary of $66,333 per annum plus 14.5% superannuation and salary sacrificing up to $15,900 + Meal Entertainment and Holiday Accommodation benefits up to $2,650 per year.
• Other benefits under our Enterprise Agreement include:

Interested applicants should send a copy of their CV, a cover letter outlining why you are interested in this position and what relevant skills and expertise you bring to the role.

If you have any further queries please contact: Thomas Price on 0487 521 176

Applications Close: Monday 10th March 2025

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.