Compliance and Risk Lead

• Location: Darwin
• Status:Full-time
• Salary Package: $135,500 (Including District Allowance and Super)

The Northern Land Council (NLC) is seeking an experienced Compliance and Risk professional to strengthen corporate governance and embed best-practice compliance across the organisation. This is a unique opportunity to influence positive organisational culture, improve risk management systems, and ensure compliance with legislative and governance obligations while supporting the rights and interests of Traditional Owners across the Top End.

About the Role

Reporting to the Governance Compliance and Risk Manager this position is responsible for the effective monitoring, reporting, and continuous improvement of compliance and risk outcomes across the NLC. You will lead the implementation of the NLC's Enterprise Risk Management Framework and Compliance Management Framework, ensuring alignment with legislative obligations, corporate planning, and reporting requirements. The role also oversees internal audit workplans, complaints management, gifts and benefits registers, and compliance health checks, while developing strategies to address non-compliance and high-risk matters. This position works collaboratively across the organisation, providing advice, training, and coaching to managers and staff. It is central to embedding a culture of governance excellence and accountability in support of the NLC's strategic objectives.

What you will Bring

You're a confident and strategic governance professional with the skills to lead compliance, manage risks, and influence organisational outcomes. You are solutions-focused, culturally aware, and committed to fostering strong governance frameworks that build trust and accountability.

In addition to this, you will have: -

• Bachelor degree in Commerce, Law, Business, Risk Management, Governance or related discipline.
• Minimum of five (5) years' relevant experience in governance, compliance, risk, fraud or complaints management.
• Minimum of five (5) year leadership experience.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret legislation and policies in complex compliance roles.
• Strong judgement and decision-making skills, with experience working in politically sensitive environments.

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

What's in it for you?

This is an opportunity to make a significant impact by strengthening compliance and risk systems that protect Aboriginal land rights and support Traditional Owner decision-making. You'll work in a collaborative and culturally rich environment where governance, accountability and continuous improvement are valued.

We offer:

• Competitive Base Salary
• 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 $4,797 per annum for individuals with dependents and $2,630 without dependents.
• Generous leave provisions 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 expertise you will bring to this role?

This is an Aboriginal prioritised position.

Under the Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT), eligible Aboriginal applicants will be given priority consideration. All other applicants will be considered only where no suitable Aboriginal applicant is identified.

For further queries please contactSarah Arblaster mobile

Applications Close: Wednesday 24 September

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 (Northern Territory) Act 1976 (Cth) and its purpose is to serve its constituents who are Traditional Owners 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.