Description:
- Location: Darwin
- Status: Full-time Ongoing
NLC is looking for someone passionate about Indigenous land, climate, and culture to lead a powerful program rooted in purpose.
About the Role
As our new Environmental Markets Coordinator, you’ll be at the forefront of shaping and delivering the Northern Land Council’s (NLC) Environmental Market Program — starting with the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC)-funded Savanna Fire Management (SFM) initiative. You’ll work directly with Traditional Owners, Aboriginal corporations, and Indigenous landholders across the Northern Territory to develop sustainable, culturally informed carbon projects and other environmental market enterprises. Your work will help generate meaningful income for Aboriginal communities while protecting country and culture for future generations.
What you will Bring
You’re an experienced project leader with strong skills in environmental markets, policy, and Indigenous engagement. With excellent planning and relationship-building skills, you’ll ensure projects are not only well executed but deeply grounded in community priorities and long-term sustainability. Your communication is clear and accessible, and your leadership style is all about respect, collaboration, and capability building. In addition to this you will have:-
- Degree level qualifications in a relevant field such as Business and / or Environmental Sciences.
- Minimum of five (5) years’ relevant experience including previous experience in the carbon market, demonstrating technical expertise in environmental market business development and knowledge of the Australian Carbon Credit Unit Scheme.
- Understanding of the Aboriginal Land Rights (NT) Act 1976 and other legislation relevant to the land interests of traditional owners and Aboriginal communities, as managed by the NLC.
- Current Northern Territory Driver’s licence and ability to travel to or within remote areas, as required.
For a full copy of the Position Description refer to the link provided below.
What’s in it for you?
At the NLC, you’ll thrive in a supportive and inclusive workplace that values professional growth, cultural respect, and work-life balance. You will be part of a passionate team committed to land rights, sustainability, and self-determination.
This role offers the opportunity to empower local communities in some of the most culturally and biologically diverse areas of Australia.
We offer:
- A base salary of $110,763 per annum plus 14.5% superannuation and salary sacrificing up to $15,900 + Meal Entertainment and Holiday Accommodation benefits up to $2,650 per year.
- Other benefits under our Enterprise Agreement include:
- District allowance of up to $4,797 per annum for individuals with dependents and $2630 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 $2,961
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 experience will you bring to the role.
If you have any further queries please contact : Bridie Velik Lord on 0418 521 735
Applications will be assessed upon receipt. We retain the right to finalise the recruitment process once a suitable candidate has been identified.
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.
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Rabia Aman on 08 8920 5121 , quoting Ref No. 1228909.