Location: Darwin Status: Full-time, Ongoing The Northern Land Council (NLC) is seeking a highly capable and professional Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to the General Manager – Land and Law. This is a pivotal role supporting a senior executive who oversees Legal Services, Anthropology, and Resources & Energy portfolios. About the Role: The Executive Assistant is the central coordination point between the General Manager’s office and internal staff, Service Area Managers, Traditional Owners, senior stakeholders and external partners. You will manage complex and high-volume workflows, coordinate meetings and travel, prepare executive briefings and monitor delivery of key actions across the group. The role requires initiative, discretion and sound judgement, particularly when managing sensitive matters in a dynamic and cross-cultural environment. This is a fast-paced role suited to a confident professional who anticipates needs, maintains strong organisational discipline and thrives in environments where governance, confidentiality and cultural respect are paramount. What You Will Bring: You are an experienced Executive Assistant who has supported senior leaders in complex, high-volume environments. You bring calm organisation, careful considered judgement and the ability to manage competing priorities with professionalism and discretion. You are confident communicating across diverse stakeholder groups, including Aboriginal people and communities, and you understand the importance of cultural awareness in executive environments. You operate independently, anticipate issues before they arise, and maintain strong governance discipline in record keeping and correspondence management. In addition, you will have: Substantial experience providing executive support to a senior leader in a complex, high-volume environment. Highly developed organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing demands and tight timeframes. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively and respectfully across cultures and levels of seniority. Strong judgement, discretion and problem-solving skills, particularly when dealing with confidential or sensitive matters For a full copy of the Position Description refer to the link provided below. What’s in it for you? this position offers purpose, challenge and professional growth. It’s a role that goes beyond diary management —being at the centre of high-impact work that protects Aboriginal land and sea rights, coordinates legal and anthropological functions, and gives you a seat at the table with the Senior Leadership team. We offer: A base salary of $83,099 per annum plus 15% superannuation and salary sacrificing up to $15,900 Meal Entertainment and Holiday Accommodation benefit up to $2,650 per year. Other benefits under our Enterprise Agreement include: District allowance of up to $4,884 (DA2) per annum for individuals with dependents and $2,678 (DA1) without dependents. Generous leave provisions 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 $3,177 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? For further queries, please contact Paul Chantrill Mobile – 0437 042 898 Applications Close: Tuesday 10 March 2026 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. EA to GM Land & Law PD
