• Location: Darwin NT
• Status: Full - time Ongoing

Are you a numbers person with a knack for precision and a passion for process?

Join the Northern Land Council (NLC) in a role where your attention to detail and financial coordination skills will help ensure that royalty payments reach the right people, at the right time, in the right way.

About the Role

As the Contracts Payable Officer, you’ll be at the heart of a fast-moving financial process that ensures royalty payments are delivered accurately and on time. This isn’t just about numbers — it’s about managing relationships, navigating compliance, and keeping systems running smoothly. You’ll maintain and update beneficiary records, liaise with stakeholders across departments and industries, and prepare reports that help shape decision-making.

What You Will Bring:

You’re detail-driven, organised, and confident working with financial systems. You know how to manage competing priorities, communicate clearly, and keep things moving without missing a beat. Experience with accounts payable, stakeholder liaison, and systems like SAGE will set you up for success — but your mindset and reliability are what will make you stand out.

In addition to this, you will have: -

• Certificate IV in Business Finance, Administration or relevant experience.
• Minimum of 2 years practical experience in a similar position.
• Demonstrated experience in using accounting software and databases.
• Previous experience in the use of standard office software applications, including a working knowledge of computerised financial systems or similar.

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

What’s in it for you?

At NLC, you’ll be part of a values-led organisation where your work matters. You’ll enjoy a supportive team culture, opportunities to grow professionally, and the satisfaction of knowing your role contributes to fairness, transparency, and trust.

We offer:

• 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 $3,177

• A base salary of $76,946 per annum plus 15% 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?

For further queries please contact: Kannan Chakravarti on 0470 127 386

Applications Close: Friday, 8th August 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.