• Competitive salary and benefits , 5 weeks annual leave plus paid Christmas leave
• Subsidised, furnished, accommodation for the duration of contract
• 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

PO011 - Senior Policy Officer - APONT

CL 6 - SO C (Starting $90,386 progressing to $125,122)

FIXED TERM 1 YEAR

KEY FUNCTIONS

The position aims to enhance the Central Land Council's participation in and support for the
Strategic priorities of APO NT particularly with respect to improving outcomes under the national
Closing the Gap Agreement. This includes advocacy relating to Closing the Gap Priority Reforms and
socio-economic targets including the actions identified in NT jurisdictional implementation plans.
The position sits within the Central Land Council's Policy Unit and reports to an identified
Central Land Council's Senior Policy Officer. The position will meet regularly with the APONT secretariat and
with APONT policy officers in other member organisations regarding priority work.

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 $3,760 for an individual or $6,900 with dependents);
• Yearly airfare allowance (circa $1,560);
• Subsidised, fully furnished accommodation for the first four months subject to availability. 

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
• Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria 

CONTACT DETAILS

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

Closing Date: Sunday 31st of May or earlier, should a suitable candidate be found earlier.

For further information about this role, please contact Georgia Stewart (08) 8951 6211

For more information about the application process, please contact Courtney St Clair (Human Resources Advisor) on (08) 8951 6211 or jobs@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.