• Competitive Salary & benefits package, 5 weeks annual leave + paid Christmas
• Relocation assistance and subsidised accommodation for up to 4 months
• 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

EP013 Community Engagement and Partnerships Officer

CL 5 - CL 6 (Starting at $83,865 progressing to 103,828)

Full Time - Ongoing

The Central Land Council (CLC) is established under the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976 and a recognised Native Title Representative Body (NTRB) under the Native Title Act 1993.  The CLC fulfils functions under the above Commonwealth legislation in relation to advocating and securing land rights and interests for its constituents and provides support to Prescribed Body Corporates (PBCs) and similar entities established through CLC facilitated agreements.

The Native Title Program consists of three key functional area which include, progress claims to secure native title rights and interests, establish and provide support to Prescribed Body Corporates (PBC) to manage native title rights on behalf of native title holders and provide economic development support to PBCs and similar entities established through CLC facilitated agreements.

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);
• 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.

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: Monday 25th May 2026 or earlier, should a suitable candidate be found earlier.

For further information about this role, please contact Roxanne Highfold (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.