Project Officer Sea Country

• Location: Darwin
• Status: Full-time Ongoing

Be part of protecting and managing Aboriginal Sea Country.

The Northern Land Council is seeking a proactive Project Officer Sea Country to support projects that help Traditional Owners manage and protect their Sea Country. Working with the Sea Country Project Coordinator and Recreational Fishing Lead youll coordinate consultations support project delivery and contribute to initiatives across recreational fishing tourism access and agreement management.

About the Role:

Working closely with the Sea Country Project Coordinator and Recreational Fishing Lead youll be the person who helps keep projects moving ensures information is well managed and supports meaningful engagement between Traditional Owners communities and stakeholders.

If youre someone who enjoys variety thrives on organisation and values building strong relationships youll find this role both rewarding and addition to this you will: -

• Coordinate meetings travel and logistics for consultations with Traditional Owners and other stakeholders.
• Provide project operational and administrative support across Sea Country access fishing and agreement-management activities.
• Maintain accurate records project documentation and reports and assist with program monitoring and compliance activities.
• Support remote fieldwork and prepare clear information and communication materials for communities and stakeholders.
• Help improve procedures systems templates and ways of working relevant to Aboriginal waters and Sea Country agreements.

What you will Bring:

You are an organised and proactive professional who enjoys coordinating projects and supporting people to achieve shared goals. You have strong communication skills can juggle competing priorities and understand the importance of working respectfully with Aboriginal people and communities. Most importantly youre someone who values collaboration takes initiative and is motivated by work that makes a real difference.

In addition to this you will have: -

• A relevant qualification and/or demonstrated experience in project support administration natural resource management community development or a similar field.
• Strong cross-cultural communication skills and the ability to build productive respectful relationships with Aboriginal people and communities government agencies and industry stakeholders.
• Sound judgement initiative and problem-solving skills with the ability to organise competing tasks meet deadlines and prepare clear reports for different audiences.
• Competence using Microsoft Office and records-management systems plus a current C Class driver licence and willingness to travel remotely by manual 4WD vehicle or light aircraft.
• Knowledge of land rights native title fisheries or Sea Country management and experience working with Traditional Owners Aboriginal ranger groups or remote communities will be highly regarded.

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

Whats in it for you

At the NLC youll join a purpose-driven organisation committed to supporting the aspirations rights and interests of Aboriginal people across the Northern this role youll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects work alongside passionate colleagues and build valuable experience in land and sea management community engagement and project return youll enjoy a supportive workplace opportunities for professional growth and the chance to make a lasting impact across the Northern Territory.

We offer:

• A base salary of $86257per annum plus 15% superannuation and salary sacrificing up to $15900 Meal Entertainment and Holiday Accommodation benefit up to $2650 per year.
• Other benefits under our Enterprise Agreement include:
• • District allowance of up to$4884 (DA2) per annum for individuals with dependents and $2678 (DA1) without dependents.
  • Generous leave provisions5 weeks annual leave 18 days personal leave;
  • Paid Christmas close down;
  • Upon completion of 12 months of service anAnnual airfare with a net (in hand) value of $3177;

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 Identified Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander position. The successful applicant must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. This requirement is a genuine occupational qualification authorised under the relevant provisions of the Anti-Discrimination Act (NT).

If you have any further queries please contact Rhys Mulholland on

Applications Close: Thursday 20August 2026

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.