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

THREAT ABATEMENT OFFICER

CL 5- CL 6 (CL 5 $80,622 to $85,490 progressing to CL 6 $87,077 to 100,027)

FIXED TERM 3 Years

This position is externally funded under the federally funded MacDonnell Ranges Priority Places project to:

-reduce the numbers of feral cats to protect populations of the Central Rock Rat and

-engage traditional owners on approaches to horse ownership and feral herbivore, fire and weed management, to support improvements to biodiversity.

The role will work with traditional owners and the Northern Territory government to plan and implement operations to survey and support populations of the Central Rock Rat and manage populations of feral cats and horses in the West MacDonnell Ranges bioregion. It will support traditional owner groups in planning and decision making with regard to feral herbivore control along with operational support for control measures.

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary and benefits package, 15.4% superannuation, five weeks annual leave and Christmas shut down period.
• Generous salary packaging (maximum $29,000 annually, depending on individual circumstances);
• Ongoing district allowance (circa $3,640 for an individual or $6,600 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 its people. You will 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

• Ochre card (working with vulnerable people check)
• National police clearance (Required for specific positions)
• Driver's licence

CONTACT DETAILS

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

Closing Date: Tuesday 25th March 2025 or earlier, should a suitable candidate be found earlier.

For further information about this role, please contact Ben Kaethner (08)8951 6211

For more information about the application process please contact Kirsten Clarke (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.