Michael Collins
Darwin,NT
Summary
Public sector professional with extensive expertise in land administration and stakeholder engagement. Proven success in high-level contract negotiation, complex project delivery, and ministerial advisory roles. Adept at navigating regulatory frameworks and delivering strategic outcomes that align policy goals with practical implementation. Now seeking to bring this experience to the private property sector.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advisor, NT Land Operations
National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA), Darwin NT
03.2020 - Current
The NIAA implements commonwealth policies and programs for the benefit Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. www.niaa.gov.au
- Provide strategic and operational advice to the CEO and Minister for Indigenous Australians
- Lead cross agency land survey projects required to grant Aboriginal land claims under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act (NT) 1976
- Ministerial and cabinet briefings
Current projects:
- Gulf 1 & 2 intertidal zone, beds and banks land claims survey
- Cross agency mine closure rehabilitation project
Assistant Director, Strategic Policy, Australian Government
Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, Darwin NT
04.2009 - 03.2020
The Executive Director of Township Leasing is established to administer Aboriginal township leases under section 19a of the Aboriginal Land Rights Act (NT) 1976. www.otl.gov.au
- Community engagement lead Tiwi Islands
- High-level advice and reporting
- Lease negotiation and contract management
- Conveyancing and land administration
Projects:
- Rent methodology and the Township Leasing Procedure Manual
Lending Manager
Indigenous Business Australia (IBA), Darwin – Northern Territory
03.2007 - 04.2009
- Lending delegate for the Home Ownership Program Darwin, Alice Springs & remote communities
- Tiwi Islands community engagement lead
Projects:
- Home Ownership on Aboriginal Land Program (HOIL)
- Wadeye Rental Management Program
Branch Manager
Territory Insurance Office (TIO), Darwin Northern Territory
09.2002 - 03.2007
- Branch operations
- General insurance underwriting
- Lending delegate including former HomeNorth scheme
- Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
Education
Bachelor of Business - Property
UNISA
Advance Diploma - Property Services (Conveyancing)
TafeSA
Certificate IV - Property Services
TafeSA
Certificate IV - Financial Services (Finance & Mortgage Lending)
FINSIA – Adelaide
Certificate III - Financial Services (General Insurance)
ANZIIF (FSRA Tier 2)
Skills
- Stakeholder engagement
- Market research
- Negotiation
- Financial analysis
- Project management
- Time management
- Written communication
- Risk assessment
- Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams – Advanced proficiency
Certification
Recreational Pilots Licence
Hobbies and Interests
Gardening and fitness including running and swimming
Awards
Property Council of Australia Award 2020 (UNISA),
Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors Prize (2019) UNISA,
Savills Prize (2019) UNISA,
Chancellor’s Letters of Commendation (2017 & 2018) UNISA
Affiliations
- Australian Property Institute (API)
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
POSITIONS OF TRUST
Commissioner for Oaths NT
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-collins-587a37135/
Timeline
Advisor, NT Land Operations
National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA), Darwin NT
03.2020 - Current
Assistant Director, Strategic Policy, Australian Government
Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, Darwin NT
04.2009 - 03.2020
Lending Manager
Indigenous Business Australia (IBA), Darwin – Northern Territory
03.2007 - 04.2009
Branch Manager
Territory Insurance Office (TIO), Darwin Northern Territory
09.2002 - 03.2007
Certificate IV - Property Services
TafeSA
Certificate IV - Financial Services (Finance & Mortgage Lending)
FINSIA – Adelaide
Certificate III - Financial Services (General Insurance)
ANZIIF (FSRA Tier 2)
Bachelor of Business - Property
UNISA
Advance Diploma - Property Services (Conveyancing)
TafeSA
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