Overview
Join to apply for the Compliance and Risk Lead role at Northern Land Council.
Location: Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
Responsibilities
* Lead the implementation of the NLC's Enterprise Risk Management Framework and Compliance Management Framework, ensuring alignment with legislative obligations, corporate planning, and reporting requirements.
* Oversee internal audit workplans, complaints management, gifts and benefits registers, and compliance health checks.
* Develop strategies to address non‑compliance and high‑risk matters.
* Provide advice, training, and coaching to managers and staff to embed governance excellence and accountability across the organisation.
What You Will Bring
* 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.
What's in it for you?
This is an opportunity to make a significant impact by strengthening compliance and risk systems that protect Aboriginal land rights and support Traditional Owner decision‑making. You'll work in a collaborative and culturally rich environment where governance, accountability and continuous improvement are valued.
We Offer
* Competitive Base Salary
* 15% superannuation and salary sacrificing up to $15,900 + meal entertainment and holiday accommodation benefits up to $2,650 per year.
* District allowance of up to $4,797 per annum for individuals with dependents and $2,630 without dependents.
* Generous leave provisions: 5 weeks annual leave, leaving loading, 18 days personal leave.
* Paid Christmas close down; annual airfare with a net (in hand) value of $3,177 after 12 months of service.
This is an Aboriginal prioritised position. Under the Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT), eligible Aboriginal applicants will be given priority consideration. All other applicants will be considered only where no suitable Aboriginal applicant is identified.
Applications Close: Wednesday 24 September.
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