• Location: Darwin
• Status: Full-time ongoing

Looking to build your career in property management? If yes, then the Northern Land Council (NLC), is looking for someone like you who is ready to support a diverse property portfolio that spans over both urban and remote Aboriginal communities.

About the Role:

As a key member of the Property team, you’ll assist in managing a broad range of property management functions that help drive the NLC’s strategic goals and daily operations. Working closely with the Senior Property Officer, you'll help prepare leases, coordinate maintenance, liaise with contractors, support asset procurement, and contribute to efficient space planning.

What you will Bring:

You will have strong administrative skills, a good eye for detail, and a collaborative mindset. Your interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills will help you in engaging, liaising, and building strong relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and the wider community. Your customer service will be nothing short of exceptional, delivering tailored solutions to diverse stakeholders while balancing competing demands. Adaptable and solution-oriented, you will always find creative ways to overcome challenges and achieve optimal outcomes.

In addition to this, you will have:

• Qualifications in property management within residential / commercial environments.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in residential or commercial properties.
• Experience in Housing or Property Management with a strong understanding of the Residential Tenancies Act 1999, or the ability to rapidly acquire.
• With guidance interpret and implement legislation, regulations, lease and contracts including negotiations and management.
• A current drivers’ licence, with the ability and willingness to undertake remote travel in a manual 4wd vehicle or light aircraft.

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

What’s in it for you?

This role offers you the chance to work on diverse property projects across both urban and remote areas—building your skills in a unique and rewarding environment. You’ll enjoy a supportive team culture and professional development opportunities to grow your career.

NLC offers competitive and attractive remuneration, work life balance and a unique opportunity to support our Aboriginal communities in the NLC Region.

We offer:

• A base salary of $73,987 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 $2,630 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 experiences you will bring to the role.

If you have any further queries please contact: Heather Thomas on 0429 876 346.

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.

Position Description - Property Officer