Internal Audit and Compliance Officer

• Location: Darwin
• Status: Full-time

TheNorthern Land Council (NLC) is seeking an experienced and motivated Internal Audit & Compliance Officer to join our Governance Compliance and Risk team. This is a great opportunity to contribute to good governance and compliance across a complex statutory organisation that serves Aboriginal people across the Top End of the Northern Territory.

About the Role

The Internal Audit & Compliance Officer plays a key role in delivering the NLCs Internal Audit and Compliance Frameworks contributing to a culture of good governance integrity and continuous improvement. Working as part of the Governance Compliance and Risk (GCR) Service Area. This role offers the chance to collaborate across the organisation liaise with a wide range of stakeholders and contribute to effective corporate governance that supports Traditional Owners and Aboriginal communities.

What you will bring:

We are looking for a candidate who brings strong governance compliance or risk experience along with excellent communication and organisational skills. Previous experience in supporting internal audit and compliance frameworks policies and procedures. You will have a working knowledge of internal compliance reviews (health checks) and assisting to prepare reports to support continuous improvement. Monitoring and reporting against key corporate deadlines including accurate dashboard reporting will allow you to thrive in this role

In addition to this you will have

• A minimum Advanced Diploma of Governance Risk and Compliance (or equivalent experience).
• At least 2 years experience in governance compliance quality assurance corporate policy or interpreting legislation.
• Knowledge of legislative and policy frameworks relevant to Aboriginal Land Councils or the ability to acquire this quickly.
• Knowledge of the Public Governance Performance and Accountability Act 2013 is highly desirable

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

Note this is not a financial auditing role

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 Contribute to the implementation and administration of the NLCs Internal Audit and Compliance Frameworks to foster a culture of good governance and compliance across the NLC.

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 $84985per annum plus15% 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 $4631 per annum for individuals with dependents and $2539 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 $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 relevant skills and experiences you will bring to the role.

If you have any further queries please contact: Sarah Arblaster

Applications Close:Tuesday 1 July 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 the 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.