School Based Administration Trainee

• Location: Nhulunbuy
• Status: Part-time Fixed Term Contract (18 Months)

TheNorthern Land Council (NLC) is offering an exciting opportunity for a School-based Administration trainee to join our Regional Development team in Nhulunbuy. This traineeship is ideal for a motivated student looking to gain practical work experience while completing a nationally recognised qualification.

Earn while you learnour supportive team will provide coaching and mentoring to help you develop valuable skills in administration while contributing to our important work with Aboriginal communities in the NLC region.

About the Role

As a School-Based Administration Trainee you will receive training and hands-on experience in providing administrative support to our regional office. You will act as a first point of contact and assist with day-to-day office tasks ensuring efficient and effective service delivery. This is a paid opportunity to gain professional experience while working towards a Certificate qualification.

What You Will Bring:

We are looking for a motivated and reliable student with a positive attitude and strong work ethic. You should have good organisational skills be comfortable using technology and enjoy working as part of a team.

In addition to this you will have: -

• Currently enrolled in high school (Year 10 or above)
• Strong time management and organisational skills
• Willingness to learn and develop administrative skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (desirable)
• C Class drivers licence (or willingness to obtain) is an advantage

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

Whats in it for you

You will be part of a friendly and supportive team that values professional growth and flexibility. This traineeship provides an excellent opportunity to gain real-world experience in a dynamic organisation committed to supporting Aboriginal communities.

We offer:

• Competitive Salary (Base Salary of $52759 per annum) plus 14.5% superannuation and salary sacrificing up to $15900 Meal Entertainment and Holiday Accommodation benefits up to $2650 per year.
• Other benefits under our Enterprise Agreement include:
  • District allowance of up to $9411 per annum for individuals with dependents and $5826 without dependents
  • 5 weeks annual leave leaving loading 18 days personal leave;
  • Paid Christmas close down;
  • Upon completion of 12 months of service anAnnual airfare with a net (in hand) value of $2724

Interested applicants should send a copy of their CV along with a cover letter outlining why you are interested in this position and what they hope to achieve

Please note that this is an identified Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander position therefore this position is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants only. This is a genuine occupation requirement and is in accordance with special measures as provided in the legislation.

If you have any further queries please contact: Leigh Crossman on

Applications Close:Wednesday 18th June 2025.

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.