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

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

CD023 - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER - PROJECT OFFICER

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

FULL TIME ONGOING - ALICE SPRINGS.

Community Development (CD) Officers work alongside traditional owners and residents of communities applying CD principles, processes and methodologies - guided by the CLC CD framework - to achieve collective social, cultural and economic outcomes with their own income.

This CD Officer position will work directly with Granites Mine Affected Area Aboriginal Corporation (GMAAAC) Community Committees to support elected committee members to plan community projects for all-of-community benefit.

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.