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:
THE ROLE
PO012 - Purte Warrke-Irreme – Project Manager
SO C (Starting $115,873 progressing to $125,122)
FIXED TERM
The Purte Warrke-Irreme Project Manager is responsible for the overarching project management of the ‘Purte Warrke-Irreme’ (Working Together) project. This five-year project is a partnership between CLC and the Atyenhenge Atherre Aboriginal Corporation (AAAC) in Ltyentye Apurte (Santa Teresa). It will trial a Youth Employment and Leadership Pathways model with the aim of improving outcomes locally and informing remote employment and community development policy and program reform in the NT and nationally.
The Project Manager holds the primary relationship with project funders, and is responsible for project and contract management, project governance, policy development and strategic advocacy.
The Project manager will work closely and collaboratively with the AAAC Purte Warrke-Irreme Local Project Coordinator, who is responsible for the on-the-ground delivery of the project, as well as other local project staff and community stakeholders and employers.
BENEFITS
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
CONTACT DETAILS
If you're interested in using your skills to make a real difference apply now!
Closing Date: Monday 2nd of February or earlier, should a suitable candidate be found earlier.
For further information about this role, please contact Rebecca Humphries (08) 8951 6211
For more information about the application process, please contact Courtney St Clair - Recruitment Officer 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.
Type: Fixed term
Category: Policy and Governance - Policy and Governance
Reference ID: CS000145
Date Posted: 19/01/2026