(Only 24h Left) Regional Network Services Manager

- Salary Package: $184K inclusive of 15% superannuation

The Northern Land Council (NLC) is seeking an experienced and strategic Regional Network Services Manager to lead the delivery of our regionalisation strategies and services across the Top End. This is a key leadership role that drives operational excellence, builds cohesive teams, and ensures efficient service delivery across NLC’s seven regions and centralised customer service and logistics functions.

About the role

Reporting to the General Manager Regional Development, this position is accountable for overseeing NLC’s regional office network and associated service delivery. You will provide operational leadership, oversight, and direction to ensure regional services are delivered effectively and in alignment with the NLC’s statutory obligations under the Aboriginal Land Rights (NT) Act 1976 and Native Title Act 1993.

The role incorporates strategic planning, operational management, stakeholder engagement, and people-centred leadership.

What You Will Bring

You are a results-driven leader with extensive operational management experience, ideally gained in complex and remote service delivery environments. You bring a proven ability to lead and inspire teams, foster collaboration, and drive accountability while maintaining respectful and culturally responsive relationships with Traditional Owners and Aboriginal communities. You are someone with past experience improving service delivery and ensuring operations align with Development Priorities such as articulated in the NLC Strategic and Corporate Plan.

In addition, you will have:

- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an operational management role, including remote service delivery
- At least 3 years’ supervisory experience leading diverse and remote teams
- Sound knowledge of the Aboriginal Land Rights (NT) Act 1976 and the Native Title Act 1993
- Exceptional organisational skills and focus, including a capacity to effectively and efficiently prioritise tasks and manage time in accordance with strict deadlines, with meticulous attention to detail.

Refer to the full position description (link below)

Why Join the NLC?

- This is a leadership opportunity where your work directly supports Traditional Owners and strengthens the delivery of services to Aboriginal communities across the Top End. You’ll be part of a high-impact team that values collaboration, cultural respect, and continuous improvement. This is an exciting opportunity to help steer the Northern Land Council towards delivering their strategic Regionalisation Priorities

What we can offer you

- Annual Salary: $184K inclusive of 15% Superannuation (Negotiable Dependent on Experience)
- Salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 and additional Meal Entertainment
- Generous leave entitlements such as 5 weeks annual leave, 18 days personal leave per annum, and paid Christmas shut down.

What you need to apply

- Cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining why you have applied for the position and how you meet the requirements of the position.
- Current CV
- Copies of any relevant qualifications

The NLC reserves the right to Interview suitable candidates before the closing date to expediate the recruitment process.

This position is identified as a prioritised position for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and is intended to constitute a special measure under section 57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1996 (NT).

For further information, please contact Nicole Hucks - Mobile - 0455 874 774

About the organisation

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 catchment 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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