Executive Assistant Regional Development

• Status: Fulltime Ongoing
• Location: Darwin
  
• Base Remuneration Package: $83099 per annum plus 15% Superannuation

Unlock your potential with a career that fosters growth and rewards your talent!

TheNorthern Land Council is seeking a highly organised and culturally aware Executive Assistant to support the General Manager Regional Development. This is not your average EA role. Youll be at the heart of a dynamic team working across Regional Network & Regional Operations.

About the Role

As Executive Assistant to the General Manager Regional Development youll play a central role in supporting one of NLCs most diverse and impactful portfolios. From Logistics Economic Development Regional Network to Regional Operations this position is all about coordination communication and keeping things moving. Youll manage a busy calendar prepare high-level briefings handle correspondence and ensure executive actions are followed through. Working closely with Traditional Owners internal teams and external partners youll help create space for strategic thinking by keeping the operational wheels turning.

Join us as we transition into our brand-new purpose-built office in Berrimah - a modern facility with enhanced collaboration spaces free onsite parking and an improved collaborative working environment that supports both people and performance.

What you will Bring

Youre highly organised proactive and thrive in fast-paced environments. With strong communication skills and a knack for managing competing priorities you know how to keep things on track without missing a beat. You bring experience in executive support or high-level administration and youre confident working across cultures with respect and discretion. Your real strength lies in your ability to anticipate needs solve problems and support leadership that makes a difference.

In addition to this you will have: -

• Substantial experience providing executive support to a senior leader in a complex high-volume environment.
• Strong skills using Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint) and electronic records systems such as TRIM.
• Current C Class Drivers License and willingness to travel remotely as required.

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

Whats in it for you

At NLC youll be part of a team thats deeply connected to Country and community. We offer a supportive workplace meaningful work and the chance to contribute to long-term outcomes for Aboriginal people in the Northern Territory.

We offer:

• A base salary of $83099 per annum plus 15% 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 $4884 per annum for individuals with dependents and $2678 without dependents.
• 5 weeks annual leave leaving loading 18 days personal leave;
• Paid Christmas close down.
• Upon completion of 12 months of service an Annual airfare with a net (in hand) value of $3177

How to apply

All applications must be lodged via the NLC Jobs Website and include:

• A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) addressing the selection criteria.
• A current CV.

Applications close: Monday 17 Nov 2025

About the Northern Land Council

The Northern Land Council (NLC) is an independent statutory authority of the Commonwealth established under the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976. We serve Traditional Owners and Aboriginal communities across the Top End supporting their aspirations for land sea and cultural management.

Cultural knowledge and lived experience are central to all we do. We are committed to equity inclusion and cultural safety and we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants to apply.

Be part of our next chapter

This is an exciting time to join the NLC as we move into a new modern workplace and strengthen our capacity to deliver meaningful outcomes for Aboriginal people and communities across the Northern Territory.