Regional Project Officer CFC

• Location:Darwin
• Status:Full-time Ongoing

Make a real impact on Country!

• Completion of qualifications in natural resource management or similar related field and/or least three years relevant land management or supporting role experience.
• Experience managing programs assets including infrastructure accommodation plant and equipment.
• Sound ICT literacy and the ability to produce timely clear concise and informative reports and budget planning and reporting.
• Basic understanding of mapping and GIS systems and familiar with using QGIS Avenza maps and spatial data.
• Current C Class Drivers Licence and the ability and willingness to undertake remote travel in a manual 4WD vehicles light aircraft ATVs and small vessels.

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

Whats in it for you

This is an opportunity to play a meaningful role in supporting Aboriginal ranger groups in Caring for Country across the Top End. You will contribute to the delivery of culturally grounded communitydriven and ecologically significant land and sea management outcomes.

We offer:

• A base salary of $88214 per annum plus 15% superannuation paid on Base and District Allowance.
• 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 provisions 5 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 experience you will bring to the role.

If you have any further queries please contact: Tom Price

Applications Close: Thursday 2 July 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.