Carpentaria Land Council Aboriginal Corporation (CLCAC) is looking to urgently fill an exciting new opportunity for a passionate and committed professional to join our organisation on a permanent full-time basis. Based in the thriving regional City of Cairns in Far North Queensland, surrounded by lush tropical rainforest and on the doorstep to the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest, this opportunity offers the perfect work-life balance, with travel to the lower Gulf of Carpentaria in outback Queensland.

About us:

CLCAC was established over 40 years ago in Burketown to represent the rights & interests of Traditional Owners. Our members are drawn from nine language groups whose traditional lands & waters are located in the southern Gulf of Carpentaria. As the recognised Native Title Service Body for the Southern Gulf of Carpentaria region, CLCAC performs statutory functions in accordance with the provisions of the Native Title Act 1993. An elected Board determines the Organisation’s priorities and monitors the progress of native title applications and oversees operational activities and general governance.

CLCAC supports native title, land & environment and PBC capacity & economic development programs over land and waters in the lower Gulf region and incorporating the townships of Moungibi (Burketown), Doomadgee, Normanton, Gregory and Gununa (Mornington Island).

CLCAC Vision:

To be the leader of sustainable indigenous community development in the lower Gulf region where our people are self-determined and empowered to take control of country, culture and their economic future.

CLCAC Values:

• Unity
• Leadership
• Integrity
• Commitment

The Opportunity:

Carpentaria Land Council Aboriginal Corporation (CLCAC) is looking to urgently fill an exciting new opportunity for a passionate and committed professional to join our organisation on a permanent full-time basis. Based in the thriving regional City of Cairns in Far North Queensland, surrounded by lush tropical rainforest and on the doorstep to the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest, this opportunity offers the perfect work-life balance, with travel to the lower Gulf of Carpentaria in outback Queensland.

You will support the continual development of the Lower Gulf Region Rangers through the development of innovative strategies and programs to increase capacity and an understanding of scientific methodologies to independently undertake monitoring and evaluation of on-ground environmental management. You will also facilitate the integration of Traditional Ecological Knowledge with contemporary natural resource management practice and western science in on-ground activities, develop funding submissions, prepare program evaluation and milestone reports.

As the ideal applicant for this dynamic role, you will be someone with relevant tertiary level qualifications who can work both independently and within a team to achieve project outcomes.

To succeed in this role, you will be someone who:

• Leads by example
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to a diverse range of people
• Uses initiative and thinks creatively to solve problems
• Is adaptable in a changing environment and is flexible
• Has a very high attention to detail
• Works well under pressure, prioritises tasks and meets deadlines; and
• Is committed to goal achievement.

Eligibility / Skills / Qualifications / Experience:

Essential

• Tertiary level qualifications in Environmental Resource Management, Marine Biology, Environmental Science, Fire Ecology or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience and confidence in working with Aboriginal communities, working alongside small teams and/or coordinating on-ground natural and cultural resource management projects, preferably with Indigenous organisations in remote regions of Australia
• Demonstrated understanding and experience in contemporary natural resource management issues, in marine and terrestrial environments, together with an understanding of traditional knowledge and practices with the best available western science and ensure they are effectively managed
• High level computer literacy and proven experience using Microsoft suite to develop PowerPoint presentations, technical documents data analysis and reporting (where relevant provide detail of experience with specialised software, e.g., GIS, Power BI, etc)
• Demonstrated experience in Project Management, development of grants, including identifying and applying for suitable grants, delivery, monitoring and evaluation, reporting and acquittal of funding.
• Blue Card Positive Notice “Working with Children” (WCC) or the ability to obtain one.
• Unrestricted right to work in Australia
• It is essential that you hold a valid Australian C Class Manual Driver’s License
• The ability to travel for up to two weeks at a time is also required

Desirable

• Strong negotiation and consultation skills, including the ability to work as a member of a team
• Experience working with Indigenous land managers, rangers and/or IPAs
• Understanding of native title and land tenure and community governance
• Technical skills relevant to the ranger program (i.e. fire and weed management, GIS, data collection and management, cultural mapping, plant and animal identification, boating operations)
• Coxswain Licence - Highly desirable

The offer:

The position is a Permanent Full Time Role that will involve regular travel throughout the lower Gulf of Carpentaria region

• Salary Range: $82,394 to $98,280 per annum depending on qualifications and experience
• CLCAC is a Private Benevolent Institution and generous Salary Sacrifice arrangements, and Meal Entertainment Benefit are available
• Generous Leave entitlements including 5 weeks annual leave and up to two weeks paid Christmas shutdown
• Generous Long Service Leave entitlement of 13 weeks after 7 years of continuous service
• On-site Parking