• Competitive salary and benefits package, five weeks annual leave plus 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 

SENIOR MINERALS AND ENERGY OFFICER - MAJOR PROJECTS - MI016 - ALICE SPRINGS

CL 6 - SO C $80,663 progressing to $111,662

Under broad direction of the Manager Minerals and Energy, support the effective operation of the Minerals and Energy Section in assisting Aboriginal owners to make informed decisions about development projects in the CLC region, oversee the monitoring of impacts and receipt of benefits from projects, in accordance with CLC's statutory functions under the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern territory) Act 1976 and Native Title Act 1993.

The role will be responsible for liaising with traditional owners, companies and government, and providing technical, strategic and policy advice to CLC staff on assigned minerals, energy and infrastructure projects and submissions, and implementing and overseeing internal systems and processes.

BENEFITS

• Attractive base salary plus 14% superannuation
• Generous salary packaging (maximum $29,000 annually, depending on individual circumstances);
• Ongoing district allowance (circa $3,490 for an individual or $6,400 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 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

• Selection Criteria Summary
• 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: Sunday, 10th December 2023.

For further information about this role, please contact Shaun O'Connor on 8951 6211.

For more information about the application process please contact Jess Howard (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.