• Location: Darwin
• Status: Full-time

About the Role

Are you a passionate payroll and data entry professional, who takes pride in accuracy, confidentiality, and keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes? Do you like to work in a role where there is always something new to learn, while being part of a small, friendly and engaged team, that works together and supports each other, to get things done? Then we have a great opportunity for you!

As one of our Payroll Officers, you will work as part of the team that conducts our end-to-end payroll functions to deliver an accurate fortnightly payment run for staff and council members ensuring full reconciliation, and assisting with ad-hoc and end of month payroll duties.

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

What you will bring?

You'll have a sound knowledge of Australian payroll procedures, regulations, tax legislation and superannuation. This will be coupled with a demonstrated understanding of confidentiality, compliant record keeping practices, attention to detail and accuracy. One of your standout qualities will be the ability to simplify complex payroll information in order to share it with diverse audiences. Ichris HR21 experience highly desirable.

In addition to this you will have:-

• A relevant Diploma level qualification or equivalent experience
• Minimum of two (2) years payroll processing experience for 300+ employees
• Proficiency in using payroll software and related tools.
• Sound cross-cultural, interpersonal and verbal communication skills.

What’s in it for you?

You get to work in a friendly and dynamic team environment, with job security. Serving the needs of our workforce, fostering professional growth, and collaboration and ensuring the NLC maintains a compliant and accurate payroll function. We can provide an excellent work life balance. This is an officer level position that requires you to work within a small team and maintain the integrity of our process and the levels of customer service required to deliver effective and efficient payroll services.

We offer

• District allowance of up to $4,797 per annum for individuals with dependents and $2630 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 $2961;

• A base salary of $73,987 per annum (negotiable based on experience and relevant position knowledge) 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 along with a cover letter outlining why you are interested in this position and what relevant skills and experiences you will bring to the role.

If you have any further queries please contact: Amy Stokes on 0889 205 206

Applications Close: Monday 26th May, 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.