Strategy and Advocacy Manager

- Location:Darwin
- Status:Full-time

About the Role

Are you passionate about advocating for better results for first nations people? Enjoy engaging with people on the ground in remote communities and influencing government policy? Can use your skills, qualifications, lived experience and initiative to support your team in achieving their goals? Yes, you read that right, lived experience and initiative, because it is not all about key selection criteria.

Do you have a robust blend of strategic insight and advocacy prowess, underpinned by a sound knowledge and understanding of political, legislative, policy and government frameworks, we value leadership experience, particularly in crafting and executing advocacy strategies that resonate on a broad scale?

What You Will Bring

You are someone with passion, cultural awareness, and the ability to connect strategy with real-world policy impacts. You are someone who thrives in dynamic environments, values meaningful engagement with Traditional Owners and Aboriginal Communities, and is ready to advocate for lasting change.

In addition, you will have

- A Degree in Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Law or related fields or equivalent work experience in a similar senior strategy, advocacy and policy roles

- Minimum of two (2) years leadership/ supervisory experience of a team and function

- Minimum of five (5) years’ relevant practical experience in policy / advocacy / community engagement

- Previous experience Developing position statements, advocacy materials (including submissions and letters), briefs and background papers and advice on a broad range of issues.

Knowledge of the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976, Native Title Act 1993, Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act) and other relevant legislation is highly desirable.

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

We understand that life teaches us so much that is not on our CV’s, so if you don't meet 100% of the criteria but just know that you have what it takes, then please apply.

What’s in it for you

You will work in a highly engaged team environment with a great support structure. Serving the needs of our constituents, fostering professional growth, and collaboration, we can provide an excellent work life balance and a unique opportunity to support our Aboriginal communities in the NLC Region

We offer

- A base salary of $150,000 per annum plus 15% superannuation negotiable and salary sacrificing up to $15,900 + Meal Entertainment and Holiday Accommodation benefits up to $2,650 per year.

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 will you bring to the role.

Please note this position is This position is designated under Special Measures, with priority consideration for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants under section 57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1996 (NT).

For further enquiries contact – David Astalosh mobile - 0418 938 429

Applications Close:Thursday 23 October 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.

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