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Job Location drjobs

Darwin - Australia

Yearly Salary drjobs

$ 113000 - 113000

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

  • Location:Darwin
  • Status:Fulltime ongoing

Are you passionate about making a real difference in peoples lives Do you have a background in water policy formulation and understand the competing needs for this most precious and finite of resources Are you able to clearly present the data and analytics you have gathered in a structured and logical way that speaks confidently and clearly and helps develop evidencebased policy advice

About the Role:

As part of the Strategy & Advocacy team and reporting to the Senior Policy & Advocacy officer this role will undertake research and help to develop policy positions and strategies to advocate for the rights and interests of our Aboriginal Traditional Owners and Native Title Holders and help shape water policy law reform and delivery of Government services and programs in the NLC regions. You will also advocate for positive policy outcomes across other critical policy areas relevant to Aboriginal people across our seven regions.

What you will Bring:

You will be well versed in evaluating water policy and its effectiveness and able to use evidencebased research while listening to and working with our stakeholders to help to create effective strategies and solutions that enable the NLC to advocate on behalf of our constituents effectively with both Territory and Federal Government entities to bring about great outcomes for our communities.

In addition to this you will have:

  • Bachelor qualifications in Environmental Science Law Economics Social Sciences or relevant equivalent qualification
  • Minimum of four (4) years experience in policy analysis research and development and a demonstrated ability to successfully advocate for change.
  • Solid research skills and sound Computer literacy is a must have especially in Microsoft Office 365
  • A current C Class NT driving licence.

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

Whats in it for you

As Part of a dedicated and collaborative team that supports your professional development this is an exciting opportunity to play a role in helping to advocate the NLC positions on a broad range of issues affecting aboriginal people.

NLC offers competitive and attractive remuneration work life balance and a unique opportunity to support our Aboriginal communities in the NLC Region.

We offer:

  • Abase salary of $98720per annum plus14.5% superannuationandsalary sacrificingup to $15900 Meal Entertainment and Holiday Accommodation benefits up to $2650 per year.
  • Other benefits under our Enterprise Agreement include:
    • District allowanceof up to $4797 per annum for individuals with dependents and $2630 without dependents.
    • 5weeks annual leave leaving loading 18 days personal leave;
    • Paid Christmasclose down;
    • Upon completion of 12 months of service anAnnual airfarewith a net (in hand) value of $2961

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.

If you have any further queries please contact: Sian Graham

Applications Close: 28th May 2025

About the NLC

Cultural knowledge and lived experience are central to the work that we do here at Northern Land Council (NLC) was established 50 years ago under the Aboriginal Land Rights (NT) Act in 1976 to assist Aboriginal people in the Top End of the NT to acquire and manage their traditional lands waters and seas. 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.


Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Employment Type

Full-Time

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