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

ME006 - Administration Officer - Professional Services

Base Salary: $75,027 per annum, with the potential for negotiation subject to CEO approval.

Full-time or Part-time - Ongoing, with flexible working arrangements available for the right candidate.

KEY FUNCTIONS

The Administration Officer – Professional Services is based in the Communications section at the Central Land Council (CLC). This person is responsible for the effective, efficient and timely management and maintenance of the administrative process and procedures for two sections within Professional Services: communications and policy.

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 $3,910 for an individual or $7,170 with dependents);
• Yearly airfare allowance (circa $1,700);
• Relocation assistance, should you be moving to the region; and
• Subsidised, fully furnished accommodation for the first four months.
• Support for personal development opportunities, including provided First Aid and 4WD training.
• Flexible working arrangements, including the option to work 9:00 am - 3:00 pm for the right candidate.

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
• Driver's licence

CONTACT DETAILS

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

Closing Date: Wednesday, 12 August 2026 or earlier, should a suitable candidate be found earlier.

For further information about this role, please contact Elke Wiesmann (08) •••• •211

For more information about the application process please contact Evan Lam (Recruitment Officer) on (08) •••• •211 or ••••@clc.org.au.

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.