Executive Assistant

5 days ago

Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia Northern Land Council Full time
Overview

Location: Darwin
• Status: Full-time

The Northern Land Council is seeking a highly organised and culturally aware Executive Assistant to support the General Manager – Land & Sea Management. This is not your average EA role. You'll be at the heart of a dynamic team working across Caring for Country, Sea Country, Learning on Country, Partnerships, and Community Planning & Development.

Responsibilities
  • Executive support to the General Manager – Land & Sea Management, coordinating across Caring for Country, Sea Country, Learning on Country, Partnerships, and Community Planning & Development.
  • Manage a busy calendar, prepare high-level briefings, handle correspondence, and ensure executive actions are followed through.
  • Work closely with Traditional Owners, internal teams, and external partners to support strategic thinking and keep operations running smoothly.
What You Will Bring
  • You're highly organised, proactive, and thrive in fast-paced environments with strong communication and prioritisation skills.
  • Experience in executive support or high-level administration, with the ability to work across cultures with respect and discretion.
  • Ability to anticipate needs, solve problems, and support leadership that makes a difference.
  • Substantial experience providing executive support to a senior leader in a complex, high-volume environment.
  • Strong skills using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and electronic records systems such as TRIM.
  • Current C Class Driver's Licence and willingness to travel remotely as required.

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 team that's deeply connected to Country and community. We offer a supportive workplace, meaningful work, and the chance to contribute to long-term outcomes for Aboriginal people in the Northern Territory.

We Offer
  • A base salary of $83,099 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:
  • 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.
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.

If you have any further queries please contact: Paul Donohoe on 0456 811 868

Applications Close: Thursday 25 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.

Position Description - Executive Assistant (Land & Sea)


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