Operations and Network Coordinator – Learning on Country (LoC)

Location: Darwin

Status: Full-time, ongoing

Salary package: $122,555 Per Annum (Inclusive of 15% superannuation)

Join an award-winning program that is transforming educational outcomes for young Aboriginal people across the Top End. The Learning on Country (LoC) program is a nationally recognised initiative delivered across 18 remote communities, bringing together Indigenous knowledge systems and Western education approaches to create meaningful pathways to learning, employment and cultural connection.

As the Operations and Network Coordinator – Learning on Country, you will play a pivotal role in supporting remote communities, schools, ranger groups and stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of one of Australia's leading Indigenous education programs.

About the Role

The Operations and Network Coordinator is responsible for leading the day-to-day operational coordination and oversight of the Learning on Country Program across 18 remote community delivery sites. Reporting to the Manager, Learning on Country, the position provides operational leadership, stakeholder coordination, governance support and workforce development across the LoC network.

You will work closely with local coordinators, Indigenous stakeholders, schools, ranger groups, government agencies and partner organisations to ensure high-quality, culturally appropriate program delivery. The role also coordinates remote on-Country learning experiences, including camps and experiential activities, while ensuring effective planning, risk management and compliance requirements are met.

Based in our Berrimah office, this role requires extensive and regular travel to remote communities across the Northern Land Council region.

What You Will Bring

You are an experienced program or operations professional who is passionate about supporting Aboriginal-led initiatives and fostering positive outcomes for remote communities. You will have demonstrated success working across complex stakeholder environments and the ability to build strong partnerships while supporting culturally responsive service delivery.

You are highly organised, adaptable and capable of managing multiple priorities, with experience in operational planning, governance, compliance, reporting and workforce support. Most importantly, you bring a genuine commitment to working respectfully alongside Aboriginal people and communities and supporting First Nations-led decision making.

In Addition, You Will Have

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Education, Natural Resource Management, Community Development, Indigenous Engagement, Project Management or a related discipline, and/or significant experience working in remote Aboriginal communities delivering stakeholder-based programs.
• Demonstrated experience working within education, training, youth development or Indigenous Ranger Program environments, including knowledge of Learning on Country principles and community-led program delivery.
• Highly developed stakeholder engagement, negotiation and relationship management skills, with the ability to build productive partnerships across communities, schools, government agencies and service providers.
• Experience coordinating complex programs, projects or operational activities, including governance, reporting, compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Current NT C Class Driver Licence, ability to operate 4WD vehicles, willingness to undertake extensive remote travel and ability to obtain or hold a current Ochre Card.

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 be part of a team that is grounded in purpose and committed to Country. Through the Learning on Country Program, you will help support the aspirations of Aboriginal young people, communities, schools and ranger groups across the Top End while contributing to a nationally recognised education initiative.

We offer:

• A base salary of $106,570 per annum plus 15% superannuation paid on Base and District Allowance
• 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 $5,064 (DA2) per annum for individuals with dependents and $2,777 (DA1) without dependents.
• Generous leave provisions 5 weeks annual leave, 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 $3,453;

Documents

• N50 Operations and Network Coordinator PD

Interested applicants should send a copy of their CV along with a cover letter addressing the essential requirements - selection criteria.

For further enquiries, contact – Manager LoCP, Shane Bailey – 0488 145 380

Applications Close: Friday 11 December 2026