OUR STORY

The Central Land Council (CLC) is a corporate Commonwealth entity established under the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976. The CLC represents traditional landowners, native title holders and other Aboriginal people in the southern half of the Northern Territory—an area of almost 780,000 square kilometres.

The CLC provides its constituents with advice, advocacy and practical assistance to support their aspirations, manage their land and realise and protect their rights.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN

Eligible Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. If an Aboriginal applicant is selected, the remaining non-Aboriginal applicants will not be assessed.

Applicants must have relevant qualifications and demonstrate that they meet essential criteria in order to be considered. An applicant selected under this affirmative action plan will be required to provide evidence of their eligibility prior to commencement, such as:

• completed statutory declaration form, or
• supporting statement from an appropriate Aboriginal organisation

THE ROLE

PROJECT OFFICER, MINERALS AND ENERGY - MI017 - ALICE SPRINGS

CL 5 $80,622.00 progressing to $85,490.00

ABORIGINAL IDENTIFIED ROLE

The Project Officer is responsible for working with the Mineral and Energy Section to coordinate engagements with Aboriginal people living in towns and communities across the CLC region, particularly in order to assist them in matters related to the functions of the CLC as defined in the Aboriginal Land Rights (NT) Act 1976 and Native Title Act 1993.

Taking direction from Senior Minerals and Energy Officers and regional Minerals and Energy Officers (MEO), the role is responsible for planning, organising and carrying out logistics for remote meetings facilitated by the Minerals and Energy Section. The Project Officer will also support Minerals and Energy Officers to run meetings, including supporting constituents to be able to participate effectively. The Project Officer will be a key point of coordination between Minerals and Energy Officers and the Regional Services Section to ensure meetings are planned and coordinated effectively.

BENEFITS

• Attractive base salary plus 15.4% superannuation
• Generous salary packaging (maximum $29,000 annually, depending on individual circumstances);
• Ongoing district allowance (circa $3,640 for an individual or $6,660 with dependents);
• Yearly airfare allowance (circa $1,300;)
• Relocation assistance, should you be moving to the region; and
• Subsidised, fully furnished accommodation for the first four months.

The Central Land Council is dedicated to delivering ongoing professional development and career progression for it's people. You'll have the opportunity to undertake professional development and to take part in a number of new projects as the organisation continues to grow and innovate.

Most importantly, this role will allow you to work in a diverse environment where you affect real change.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

• Selection Criteria Summary
• Ochre card (working with vulnerable people check)
• National police clearance
• Driver's licence

CONTACT DETAILS

If you're interested in using your skills to make a real difference apply now!

Closing Date: Sunday, 23 March 2025

For further information about this role, please contact John Tyne on 8951 6211.

For more information about the application process please contact Jess Howard (Human Resources Advisor) on 08 8951 6211 or [email protected].

Total effective package includes: base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, relocation assistance, annual airfare allowance and salary packaging options. Annual progression within the salary scale is subject to satisfactory performance. Progression is in accordance with annual increments set out in an enterprise agreement.

The filling of this vacancy is an affirmative measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975.