Geospatial Operations Lead

4 weeks ago

Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia Northern Land Council Full time
Overview Location: Darwin
• Status: Full-time
• Salary Package: $135,500 (Including District Allowance and Super)Responsibilities Oversee the development, coordination, and governance of geospatial systems and services across the NLC.
Manage day-to-day service delivery, support field and research projects, and ensure spatial data is secure, accessible, and aligned with legal and cultural protocols.
Guide a skilled GIS team and ensure spatial data is used with accuracy, integrity, and cultural respect across the NLC's work.
Contribute to land claims, leasing, cultural mapping, and environmental planning to ensure spatial data remains a trusted foundation for work with Traditional Owners and stakeholders across the Top End.
What You Will Bring Relevant tertiary qualification in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), cartography, surveying, geography, or a related discipline.
Extensive experience (minimum five years) in the use of GIS software, particularly Arc GIS Pro and geodatabase environments, including spatial data analysis and high-quality cartographic production.
Demonstrated experience in supervising staff, managing workflows, and coordinating project delivery within a GIS or related technical environment.
Working knowledge of the Aboriginal Land Rights (NT) Act 1976 and the Native Title Act 1993, or demonstrated capacity to quickly acquire this understanding in context.
What's in it for you?At the NLC, you'll be part of a team that's grounded in purpose and committed to Country.
You'll lead work that matters—supporting Traditional Owners, protecting cultural knowledge, and enabling informed decision-making through the power of spatial data.
In return, you'll enjoy a supportive workplace, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a lasting impact across the Northern Territory.
We Offer15% superannuation and salary sacrificing up to $15,900 + meal entertainment and holiday accommodation benefits up to $2,650 per year.
District allowance of up to $4,797 per annum for individuals with dependents and $2,630 without dependents.
Generous leave provisions: 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 value of $3,177.
How to Apply 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 expertise you will bring to this role.
For any further queries please contact Wendy Asche on 0483 361 624.
Applications Close Thursday 25th September 2025.
About The NLCThe 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 serves Traditional Owners and other Aboriginal people in their region.
Cultural knowledge and lived experience are central to the work we do at NLC.
We are committed to enhancing Aboriginal peoples' social, political and economic participation by supporting their aspirations and amplifying their voices on issues affecting their lands, seas, culture and communities.
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