Media and Communications Manager

Location: Darwin

Status: Full-time Ongoing

Lead the NLCs media and communications function and help amplify the voices priorities and achievements of Traditional Owners and Aboriginal people across the Top End.

About the role

The Media and Communications Manager leads a small team to deliver high-quality culturally informed communications that represents the NLC and its constituents. You will implement the NLCs Media and Communications Strategy advance NLC engagement with constituents and stakeholders strengthen the organisations public profile and ensure content is informative and authentic to the communities we serve.

Reporting to the General Manager Governance Strategy and Communications you will provide trusted strategic advice to the CEO Chair and internal service areas on media communications and engagement. You will oversee media relations publications social media web content branding and internal communications while supporting effective stakeholder relationships sound governance and strong team performance.

What you will bring

You are an experienced communications leader who combines sound judgement political awareness and exceptional writing skills with a practical people-centred approach. You can set strategy respond confidently in a fast-moving media environment and work respectfully across cultures to turn complex issues into clear and compelling communications.

In addition you will have:

• A relevant qualification in marketing media communications or a related discipline or equivalent relevant experience.
• At least three years relevant experience in a leadership role including leading and developing staff and managing competing priorities.
• Outstanding written communication skills including demonstrated experience in copywriting editing and proofreading across a range of channels.
• C Class drivers licence and willingness to travel remotely in a 4WD or light aircraft

For full details of the role and its requirements please refer to the Position Description linked below.

Whats in it for you

At the NLC you will join a purpose-driven organisation serving Traditional Owners and Aboriginal people across the Top End. This is a rare opportunity to lead influential communications work support important advocacy and help shape how the NLC shares its work positions and successes with its constituents and the wider community.

We offer:

• Base salary of $150000 per annum plus 15% superannuation paid on base salary and district allowance.
• Salary packaging of up to $15900 plus meal entertainment and holiday accommodation benefits of up to $2650 per year.
• Generous leave provisions including five weeks annual leave 18 days personal leave and a paid Christmas closedown.

How to Apply

Submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your interest in the position and the relevant skills and experience you would bring to the role.

For further information contact David Astalosh on.

Applications close: Sunday 30 August 2026

The Northern Land Council is committed to increasing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment. This is a prioritised position and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants who meet the selection requirements will be given priority consideration in accordance with the NLCs Special Measures provisions and section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975.

About the NLC

The Northern Land Council is an independent statutory authority of the Commonwealth established under the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976. The NLC serves Traditional Owners and other Aboriginal people across the Top End of the Northern Territory. Cultural knowledge and lived experience are central to our work. We support Aboriginal peoples social political and economic participation by advancing their aspirations and amplifying their voices on matters affecting their lands seas culture and communities.