• Competitive salary + benefits package, 5 weeks leave + paid Christmas shutdown
• Temporary accommodation and relocation assistance available
• Professional development opportunities available

THE ROLE

LM051 - INDIGENOUS PROTECTED AREA (IPA) OFFICER – SIMPSON DESERT

CL 6 (Commencing at $87,077 progressing to $100,027)

ONGOING POSITION - ALICE SPRINGS

This position will assess the feasibility of establishing an Indigenous Protected Area (IPA) on Aboriginal Land Trusts (ALTs) spanning the Simpson Desert (Atnetye, Pmere Nyente, Aputula and Pmer Ulperre Ingwermine Arletherre ALTs) situated to the east and south east of Alice Springs.

Over the contract period, the development officer, will work with traditional owners and Aboriginal communities of the region to:

1. Initiate an on country and community-based planning process to support the development of indigenous land management in the region;
2. Investigate the feasibility of establishing an IPA over the above listed ALTs across the Simpson Desert.
3. Create a Plan of management (POM) documenting the results of the consultation process, in accordance with the ‘Our Country, Our Way’ guidelines for Australian Indigenous Protected Area Management Plans.

This position will require extensive field work and remote travel.

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