• Location: Darwin
• Status: Full-time Ongoing
• Total Salary Package: $121,093 Inclusive of 15% Superannuation
  

The Northern land Council is searching for a highly experienced Business Coordinator to join the Learning on Country Program (LoCP) This is your chance to support Aboriginal-led education on Country by providing high-level business coordination across one of Australia’s most respected cultural learning programs.

About the Role

The Business Coordinator plays a vital role in the delivery and oversight of the LoCP. Working closely with the LoC Manager and based in Darwin, this position is responsible for delivering high-level business, procurement and financial management services to ensure the program’s operational effectiveness and compliance. You’ll work across a range of functions—from budget oversight and contractor coordination to reporting, procurement, and stakeholder engagement. This is a desktop-based leadership support role with scope to influence systems improvement, contribute to strategic projects, and help strengthen two-way learning outcomes in remote communities. You’ll liaise with a diverse network of stakeholders including schools, ranger groups, agency partners and internal NLC teams to support the delivery of place-based, culturally grounded education programs across the Top End.

What you will Bring

You are adaptable, self-motivated, and committed to supporting Aboriginal-led initiatives that make a difference for young people on Country. As a detail-oriented business professional with strong coordination and stakeholder skills, you enjoy designing efficient systems, supporting program delivery, and using your financial knowledge to enable real community impact. You are confident working with a wide range of stakeholders—from Traditional Owners, schools, and ranger groups to government agencies and internal teams—and you build trust through clear communication, cultural sensitivity, and consistent delivery. You enjoy working behind the scenes to ensure community-based programs are well-supported, well-resourced, and compliant.

You will also have the following

• Bachelor of Business Management or Financial Management or a minimum of 3 years relevant experience covering program development, business/ financial/project / contract management.
• Experience in developing and maintaining practical business systems and processes in supporting business strategy.
• High level cross-cultural, interpersonal and verbal communication skills with an ability to effectively liaise, engage and coordinate across an array of stakeholders (internal, traditional owners and external organisations) and to build productive working relationships.

This position will be required to exercise a considerable degree of independence so previous experience in a similar position/ program is highly desirable

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

What’s in it for you?

The Learning on Country Program is a nationally recognised Aboriginal-led initiative that supports youth development, cultural knowledge transmission and long-term community empowerment. As Business Coordinator, you’ll work behind the scenes to ensure the systems, budgets and contracts that underpin this success run smoothly—enabling communities to thrive.

Be part of something bigger—working alongside the oldest continuous culture on Earth, supporting Aboriginal-led culturally appropriate learning outcomes across one of the most ecologically and culturally rich landscapes in Australia.

We offer:

• District allowance, 5 weeks annual leave, 18 days personal leave and paid Christmas close down;
• Upon completion of 12 months of service an Annual airfare with a net (in hand) value of $3,177.64

• Total Salary Package: $121,093 Inclusive of 15% Superannuation
• Salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 and additional Meal Entertainment Card
• Additional 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 experience you will bring to the role.

If you have any further queries please contact: Shane Bailey Mobile 0428 551 267

Applications Close: Thursday 4th September 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.