The Engagement Advisor plays a key role in supporting Aboriginal Investment NT’s grants and investment programs. The position works directly with people, communities, and organisations to strengthen relationships, ensure programs align with community needs, and promote opportunities for economic development.

The role supports Aboriginal Investment NT’s commitment to Aboriginal self-determination, economic participation, and community-led development across the Northern Territory. It provides practical guidance on funding opportunities, promotes awareness of our initiatives, and contributes to delivering meaningful, long-term outcomes with and for Aboriginal Territorians.

The key duties of the position include:

The following duties are indicative and may include tasks as directed by the Engagement Manager:

Act as the main point of contact between Aboriginal Investment NT and key stakeholders, communities, businesses and organisations.

Build and maintain respectful and effective relationships with community, organisations, businesses and service providers.

Provide transparent and practical guidance to applicants, organisations and community on funding opportunities, eligibility and assessment criteria.

Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to support strong and culturally informed engagement processes.

Gather and report on community feedback to inform policies, programs, and future investment priorities.

Facilitate workshops, meetings, and information sessions to build awareness and understanding of grants and investment opportunities.

Represent Aboriginal Investment NT at community meetings, forums, and events.

Support accurate data collection and prepare reports on engagement activities and outcomes.

Ensure engagement activities align with organisational policies, guidelines, and relevant legislation.

Identify potential economic and community development opportunities that align with Aboriginal Investment NT’s objectives.

Contribute ideas and recommendations to strengthen program design and delivery based on community insights and evidence.

Eligibility

Essential

Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal people, communities, and organisations, with a strong understanding of cultural protocols and engagement practices.





Commitment to culturally safe practice and the ability to work respectfully and effectively across diverse cultural contexts.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and tailor messages to suit dierent audiences.

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and support partnership-based approaches.

Proficiency in Microsoft Oce applications particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Experience in community engagement, grants management, or program delivery.

Knowledge of governance principles, compliance requirements, and contract management processes.

Ability to manage sensitive or complex issues with discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment.

Strong understanding of the strengths, priorities, and challenges for Aboriginal people and communities in the Northern Territory.

Ability to travel to regional and remote locations, when required.

Desirable

Experience in business or economic development, including financial planning and reporting.

Knowledge of community development principles and approaches.

Organisation Expectations

Contribute positively to the outcomes of your team and the broader organisation, upholding Aboriginal Investment NT’s values and Code of Conduct.

Model respectful, inclusive, and professional behaviour in all workplace settings.

Read, understand, and comply with all organisational policies and procedures.

Participate in risk management processes and help identify opportunities for improvement.

Be willing to travel between oces and to communities as required.

Complete all mandatory training and maintain compliance with relevant legislation and organisational requirements.

Demonstrate understanding of and commitment to equal employment opportunity, cultural safety, and work health and safety principles.

Work Health & Safety

Comply with all WHS legislation, policies, and procedures.

Identify and report hazards, incidents, and risks promptly.

Support implementation of WHS controls and promote a safe and healthy workplace.

Participate in training and maintain safety awareness and compliance.





Notes

Identified Role.Confirmation of Aboriginality required

Getting to know the Aboriginal Investment NT

Aboriginal Investment NT is the first of its kind: an investor, enabler, catalyst and advocate, designed by Aboriginal people to enable Aboriginal led investment and deployment of capital aligned with Aboriginal development priorities.Aboriginal Investment NT was established as the Northern Territory Aboriginal Investment Corporation (NTAIC), a corporate Commonwealth entity under the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976 (LandRights Act). The NTAIC Rules allow NTAIC to be known as Aboriginal Investment NT, a name which we have now formally adopted. Ourstatutory purpose is to make grants, provide financial assistance and invest to promote the self-management, economic self-sufficiency and social and cultural wellbeing of Aboriginal people living in the NT.Aboriginal Investment NT understands and operationalises this legislative purpose through the prism of Aboriginal self-determination. We view self management and economic self-sufficiency as key elements of Aboriginalself-determination which is, in turn, the key mechanism through which Aboriginal wellbeing is achieved. Understanding our legislative purpose through this prism of Aboriginal self-determination provides a holistic,integrated, rights-based and evidence-backed framework for achieving ourpurpose.Our long-term vision is for Aboriginal Territorians to have the agency andresources to make choices and negotiate opportunities to self-determine their own economic, social and cultural needs, and to live well according to their own values and measures of success.Our capital of $680 million is drawn from the Aboriginal Benefits Account -a Commonwealth Special Account established under the Land Rights Act to receive royalty equivalents from mining on Aboriginal owned and controlled land in the NT. Through Aboriginal Investment NT, this Aboriginal money is now in Aboriginal hands.With best-practice governance and broad-ranging powers – including to borrow money, make loans, give guarantees, act as trustee, formcompanies and enter into joint ventures and arrangements – we are well positioned to demonstrate the power and impact of Aboriginal-led investment and deployment of capital in the NT.

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📌 Engagement Advisor (Darwin)
🏢 Aboriginal Investment NT
📍 Darwin