Media & Communications Officer (Video)

• Location: Darwin
• Status:Full-time Ongoing contract

The Northern Land Council (NLC) is seeking an experienced and creative Media and Communications Officer (Video) to join our Media and Communications Team. This role is at the heart of our storytelling and advocacy work, producing engaging video content that shares the voices of Council Members, promotes Land Rights, and connects with Aboriginal communities across the Top End.

About the Role:

Reporting to senior media staff, you'll plan, shoot, edit, and distribute high-quality video and audio content across digital, and broadcast platforms. Your work will support the NLC's communication priorities by documenting Council meetings, cultural events, and community gatherings, and ensuring Traditional Owner voices are heard locally, nationally, and internationally. You will play a key role in producing content for the NLC's flagship publication, Land Rights News, and in developing creative campaigns that highlight the issues, achievements, and aspirations of Aboriginal people in the Top End. This includes generating dynamic social media and website content, assisting in the management of the video archives, and supporting proactive advocacy initiatives.

What you will Bring:

You are a skilled video professional with demonstrated expertise across the full production cycle—from concept through to filming, editing, and publishing. You're confident using the Adobe Creative Suite, producing content to deadline, and adapting assets for social media, website and traditional media. This is a dynamic and hands-on role for a talented communicator who thrives in cross-cultural environments and is passionate about using video as a tool for change. You are also a natural collaborator who works respectfully with Aboriginal communities, stakeholders and colleagues, and you are motivated to use your creative and technical skills to strengthen the voice and visibility of Aboriginal people in the NLC region.

In addition, you will have:

• Practical video production skills (video, audio, photography) and post-production expertise.
• At least five (5) years' experience in communications, media, or video production roles.
• Strong digital literacy and social media skills.
• Experience delivering projects and creative content to deadlines.
• A current NT C Class licence and ability to travel to remote communities (manual 4WD).

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

Why Join the NLC?

This is your opportunity to apply your creative skills to meaningful work—helping elevate Aboriginal voices and strengthening community communications. You'll join a passionate team, gain exposure to working in diverse cultures and communities in the Northern Territory

What's in it for you?

This is your opportunity to apply your creative skills to meaningful work—helping elevate Aboriginal voices and strengthening community communications. You'll join a passionate team, gain exposure to diverse projects across the Top End, and build your portfolio with purpose-driven video content that creates real impact.

We offer:

• Salary Package of $95,563 Inclusive of 15% superannuation
• 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

Interested applicants should submit a current CV and a cover letter explaining their interest in the role and addressing the essential requirements of the role outlined in the position description. A link to a sample of your original work should also be included.

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).

If you have any further queries please contact: Rita Cattoni –

Applications Close: Monday 20 October

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.