Permit Officer x2

• Location: Darwin/Regional Offices
• Status:Full-time

About the Role

A Permit Officer at the Northern Land Council (NLC) processes applications for permits, manages the NLC Permit System, and acts as a contact point for people needing access to or information about aboriginal Lands in the Northern Territory. They help ensure visitors understand their obligations, communicate with Traditional Owners about who is on their country, and assist with enforcing rules and regulations for entry and activities on these lands.

What You Will Bring:

As a Permit Officer within the Permits, Agreements and Compliance Team (PACT), you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and timely processing of access permit applications. You'll be the central link between applicants, permit holders, internal staff, and Permit Delegates, facilitating clear communication and seamless coordination across the permit lifecycle.

Your contribution will be vital in maintaining operational efficiency through the Permit Administration System (PAS), where you'll manage online applications with precision and care. Beyond permit processing, you'll provide high-level administrative support to the Permits Coordinator and the wider PACT team, handling resource scheduling, managing shared mailboxes and calendars, and delivering general clerical assistance that keeps the team running at its best.

In addition, you will have:

• Certificate III in Business Administration (or equivalent experience of 1–2 years' experience in a similar role)
• Knowledge of issues affecting Aboriginal Australians and ability to engage sensitively with Aboriginal people.
• Proven high standard of word processing skills, data entry and proficiency in the use of software applications and databases, including an ability to learn new systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, data entry, and records management systems.

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

What's in it for you?

Joining the Northern Land Council (NLC) means becoming part of a collaborative and culturally respectful environment that values your growth and wellbeing. In the Permit Officer role, you'll gain practical experience in permit administration, sharpen your coordination and communication skills, and contribute meaningfully to projects that support access and compliance across the region.

We offer:

• A base salary of $64,542 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 allowanceof 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 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).

If you have any further queries please contact: Summer Jeffry on

Applications Close:Monday, 20 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.