Legal Secretary

• Location: Darwin
• Status: Full-time ongoing
• Salary package: $99,195 Per Annum (This is inclusive of 15% superannuation)                                             

Be the Backbone of a High-Performing Legal Team.

Behind every successful legal team is someone who keeps everything organised, on track and running smoothly.

The Northern Land Council (NLC) is seeking a highly organised and proactive Legal Secretary to join our Legal Branch in Darwin. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced legal professionals and support work that helps protect and advance the rights and interests of Traditional Owners across the Top End.

About the Role:

As the Legal Secretary, you will provide high-level administrative and secretarial support to the Legal Branch, helping ensure the smooth and efficient delivery of legal services. Working closely with legal practitioners, you will coordinate legal documentation, maintain records and document management systems, manage diaries and travel arrangements, assist with legal research and court-related matters, and provide administrative support across a diverse range of legal activities. You will also liaise with Traditional Owners, clients, government agencies and other stakeholders, helping the team deliver meaningful outcomes for Aboriginal people and communities across the Northern Territory.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised and proactive professional who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in supporting important work that makes a real difference.

What you will Bring:

You are a highly organised professional who enjoys managing competing priorities and delivering quality outcomes. You have excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information.

To be successful in this role, you will also have:

• A relevant qualification in administration, legal studies or a related field will be highly regarded.
• Experience in a legal, executive support, administration or similar role.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills and experience with document management systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.        
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.

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’s grounded in purpose and committed to Country. You’ll lead work that matters-supporting Traditional Owners, protecting cultural knowledge, and enabling informed decision-making.                   

We offer:

• A base salary of $86,257 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;   

How to Apply?

Interested applicants should submit: A current CV/Resume. A cover letter outlining why you are interested in the position and what relevant skills and experience you will bring to the role.                         

If you enjoy variety, thrive in a fast-paced environment, have exceptional attention to detail and take pride in delivering high-quality administrative support, we'd love to hear from you.               

For further enquiries, contact, General Counsel on 0409048147              

Applications Close: Tuesday 24 November 2026                             

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.

The Northern Land Council is committed to increasing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment. This position is a prioritised position and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants who meet the selection requirements will be given priority consideration in accordance with the NLC's Special Measures provisions and Section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975.