Compliance and Risk Lead

• Location:Darwin
• Status:Full-time Ongoing

The Northern Land Council (NLC) is seeking an experienced Compliance and Risk professional to strengthen corporate governance and embed best-practice compliance across the organisation. Organisational (or business/operational) risk refers to internal threats from processes systems or people that hinder operations

please note this is not a Financial Services position

About the Role:

Reporting to the Governance Compliance and Risk Manager this position is responsible for the effective monitoring reporting and continuous improvement of compliance and risk outcomes across the NLC. You will lead the implementation of the NLCs Enterprise Risk Management Framework and Compliance Management Framework ensuring alignment with legislative obligations corporate planning and reporting requirements. The role also oversees internal audit workplans complaints management gifts and benefits registers and compliance health checks while developing strategies to address non-compliance and high-risk matters. This position works collaboratively across the organisation providing advice training and coaching to managers and staff.

What you will Bring:

Youre a confident and strategic governance professional with the skills to lead compliance manage risks and influence organisational outcomes. You are solutions-focused culturally aware and committed to fostering strong governance frameworks that build trust and accountability.

In addition to this you will have: -

• Bachelor degree in Commerce Law Business Risk Management Governance or related discipline.
• Minimum of five (5) years relevant experience in governance compliance risk fraud or complaints management.
• Minimum of five (5) year leadership experience.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret legislation and policies in complex compliance roles.
• Strong judgement and decision-making skills with experience working in politically sensitive environments.

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

Whats in it for you

This is an opportunity to make a significant impact by strengthening compliance and risk systems that strengthen the NLC in their work Youll work in a collaborative and culturally rich environment where governance accountability and continuous improvement are valued.

We offer:

• Base Salary $115195 plus 15% superannuationpaid on base and DA
• Salary sacrificingup to $15900 meal entertainment and holiday accommodationbenefits up to $2650 per year.
• Other benefits under our Enterprise Agreement include:
• • District allowanceof up to $4844 per annum for individuals with dependents and $2678 without dependents.
  • Generous leave provisions5 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 $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 expertise you will bring to this role

Under the Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT) suitably qualified eligible Aboriginal applicants will be given priority consideration.

For further queries please contactSarah Arblaster mobile -

Applications Close: Wednesday 29 April 2026

About the NLC

The Northern Land Council (NLC) is an independent statutory authority of the Commonwealth. The NLC is established under theAboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976 (Cth)and its purpose is to serve its constituents who are Traditional Owners 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.