CP&D Project Support Officer

• Location:Darwin
• Status: Full-time Ongoing
• Special Measures: This is a designated Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander position

The Northern Land Council (NLC) is seeking a motivated Project Support Officer to join our Community Planning & Development (CP&D) team. This is an exciting opportunity to support Traditional Owners and native title groups in planning and delivering community projects that strengthen governance, build skills, and create long-term benefits across the Top End.

About the Role:

Working under the direction of the Senior CP&D Officer, this role provides critical support to community-led projects. You will assist with organising and recording meetings, providing logistical and administrative support, and helping ensure community groups have the information they need to make decisions based on the principles of Free Prior and Informed Consent. The position also contributes to project compliance, data collection, reporting and communications—helping to ensure NLC's CP&D activities are delivered in line with government funding criteria and community aspirations. This role involves close engagement with Traditional Owners, native title holders, and local stakeholders. It's a chance to contribute to meaningful change and support Aboriginal-led decision making.

What You Will Bring:

You're an organised and reliable professional with a background in logistics who thrives on supporting projects and building strong relationships. You enjoy working in cross-cultural settings and are committed to ensuring Aboriginal voices are at the centre of planning and development.

In addition, you will have:

• Certificate IV in Business, Project Management or Community Development (or equivalent experience)
• Strong ICT literacy (Microsoft 365 and information management systems)
• Proven ability to write clear, accurate meeting notices, agendas, and minutes
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise across diverse groups
• Current C Class Driver's Licence and ability to undertake remote travel in manual 4WD vehicles

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

Why Join the NLC?

The CP&D team helps Aboriginal groups drive their own development and achieve their aspirations through community planning, governance and project support. As Project Support Officer, you'll play a vital role in ensuring these projects are delivered effectively, while also gaining valuable skills and experience working with Traditional Owners across the Top End.

We offer:

• A base salary of $68,986per 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 $4,631 per annum for individuals with dependents and $2,539 without dependents.
• 5 weeks annual leave, leaving loading, 18 days personal leave;
• Paid Christmas close down;
• Upon completion of 12 months of service anAnnual airfare with a net (in hand) value of $3,177,64

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 experiences you will bring to the role.

This is a designated Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander position.

Under the Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT), this position is reserved for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.

If you have any further queries please contact: or

Applications Close: Sunday 22 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 the 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.