• 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

YOUR ROLE

MANAGER, HUMAN RESOURCES – HR001 – ALICE SPRINGS

SO A Plus

Maternity Leave cover – contract from March 2026 to May 2027

We are looking for an experienced HR Manager to lead and oversee our Human Resources, Payroll, Learning and Development and Work Health Safety functions. You will provide strategic guidance and leadership development across the organisation with a strong focus on supporting the Executive Management Team and departmental Managers in line with organisational policies and procedures and the Enterprise Agreement.

The ideal candidate will bring strong HR expertise and a commitment to fostering a positive, culturally safe workplace.

ABOUT YOU:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources management or a related discipline.
• Excellent knowledge of the Fair Work Act, relevant legislation and best practice
• Demonstrated experience working effectively with Aboriginal people.
• An understanding of the complexities and unique challenges associated with living and working in remote locations within Australia.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

BENEFITS

• Fully maintained vehicle for the duration of the contract
• Attractive base salary and 15.4% super
• Generous salary packaging
• Ongoing district allowance
• Yearly airfare allowance
• 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 it’s people. You'll 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
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CONTACT DETAILS

If you're interested in joining an innovative Land Council to use your skills to make a real difference - Apply Now!

Closing Date: Sunday 04 January 2026.

For further information about this role, please contact Leonie Jones (Manager, Human Resources) or Robert Cairney (General Manager, Corporate Services) on 08 8951 6211

For further information about the application process please contact Jess Howard (Human Resources Advisor) on 08 8951 6399 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.