• Location: Darwin
• Status: Full-time

Are you passionate about good governance and keen to make a meaningful impact? The Northern Land Council (NLC) is looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Governance Officer to join our Governance, Compliance and Risk team.

About the Role

In this role, you’ll support the implementation and administration of governance frameworks, ensure compliance with reporting obligations—including the Annual Report, Strategic and Corporate Plans—and maintain important governance registers. You'll play a key part in building internal governance capability by collaborating across service areas, contributing to training initiatives, and ensuring policies and procedures are up-to-date and well communicated.

You’ll thrive in this role if you enjoy working across teams, managing multiple priorities, and have strong time management, organisational and writing skills. The role also includes supporting project activities, coordinating meetings, preparing reports, and supporting our performance monitoring efforts.

What you will Bring

You will bring strong attention to detail, an understanding of governance best practices, and a proactive mindset. You’ll have experience working with frameworks, policies, and reporting processes, along with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. A strong sense of initiative and a commitment to cultural awareness and respect will ensure your success in this role. in addition to this, you will have:-

• Minimum Advanced Diploma of Governance, Risk and Compliance or equivalent experience in a similar role.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in any of the related areas of governance, compliance, quality assurance, corporate policy development or interpreting legislation and its application
• Ability to understand the legislative and policy context that NLC operates in.
• Proven ability to facilitate key stakeholder groups meetings.
• Experience in co-ordinating and facilitating training fit for purpose, tailored to a diverse range of audiences.
• Current C class drivers licence.

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

please note this is not an ICT Governance position.

What’s in it for you?

Join a purpose-driven organisation supporting Aboriginal land, culture and people in the Top End. At the NLC, you’ll be part of a team that values integrity, impact, and continuous improvement. Enjoy meaningful work, flexibility, and a supportive team environment.

We offer:

• A base salary of $84,985 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:
• District allowance of up to $4,797 per annum for individuals with dependents and $2,630 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 $2,961.

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: Kylee Buffon on 8920 5271

Applications Close: Wednesday 25th June 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 the 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.