About the NLC
The Northern Land Council (NLC) was established under the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act in 1976, to assist Aboriginal people in the Top End of the Northern Territory to acquire and manage their traditional lands, waters and seas.
Nearly 50 years on we continue to serve over 50,000 Aboriginal people of the Top End and remain committed to enhancing Aboriginal peoples social, political and economic participation by ensuring their voices are heard on a range of issues impacting on their lands, seas and communities.
About the Role
The Remote Housing Reforms Engagement Officer will assist with the implementation of the frameworks agreed to under the National Partnership Agreement on Remote Housing Joint Steering Committee between the Commonwealth and Northern Territory Governments, four Northern Territory (NT) Land Councils and Aboriginal Housing NT.
As part of a team, you will be required to participate in and coordinate the NLC’s engagement between NT and Commonwealth Government agencies and Aboriginal residents about housing reforms. Primary focus is on engaging and building the capacity of local organisations and engaging communities to create sustainable healthy housing and related service delivery models based on local decision making processes.
Responsibilities
Engage with traditional Aboriginal owners and community residents to seek their views and planning advice in order to inform remote community and homeland housing policy.
Maintain liaison and engagement with peak Aboriginal organisations, and community-controlled housing service delivery organisations in the Top End and nationally.
Liaise with NT and Commonwealth Government staff to facilitate Aboriginal-driven remote housing modelling and service delivery initiatives.
Undertake research and policy analysis of relevant legislation and policies, government housing programmes, and existing service delivery models.
Contribute to the development of strategies which support the regionalisation of service delivery initiatives in line with local decision-making processes.
Develop and maintain working partnerships and represent the NLC at meetings, committees, workshops and forums relating to housing and service delivery matters, as required.
Provide financial management of project budgets and identify alternate funding opportunities, if required.
About you
To thrive in this role you will have:
Demonstrated understanding of, and interest in, the lived experiences of Aboriginal people in the NLC
Demonstrated high level cross-cultural, interpersonal and verbal communication skills with an ability to effectively liaise, engage and coordinate across an organisation and to build productive working relationships with work colleagues, constituents and external stakeholders.
Demonstrated experience in participatory planning and community development in the NT context.
An in-depth knowledge and understanding of the political, social and economic issues affecting Aboriginal people in the NT.
An ability to rapidly acquire a working knowledge of the remote housing industry including property and tenancy management related issues affecting Aboriginal people.
Demonstrated experience undertaking research and policy analysis
Demonstrated success in building networks across government departments and peak bodies with an emphasis on Aboriginal initiatives and projects.
Remuneration and Benefits:
Full-Time Fixed Term contract (12 Months)
Location: Darwin
Salary: $76,431 - $89,312
Allowances
FBT exempt salary packaging benefits pay
13.5% superannuation contribution
5 weeks annual leave & 17.5% annual leave loading
Cultural knowledge and lived experience is central to the work that we do. We will apply special measures for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates.
How to Apply:
A full Position Description may be obtained by clicking on this vacancy on our website https://jobs.nlc.org.au/ . We ask that all applications are received through our jobs website – this will ensure that you are submitting a full application for this position. Our website also provides information about our recruitment process. If you are having any problems submitting your application please contact us on 08 8920 5140.
Contact Officer: Mia Christophersen on 0456 881 280
Applications Close: Sunday, 12th March 2023