Job description
- LM001
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
MANAGER, LAND MANAGEMENT STRATEGY – LM001 – ALICE SPRINGS
SO A – $145,046 – ONGOING POSITION
Lead the effective operation of the Land Management section to ensure Aboriginal peoples’ rights and interests are supported in matters relating to Land Management in the Central Land Council (CLC) region. Particularly in regards to issues or programs related to:
- responses to government and non‐government interests in the management of Aboriginal land;
- joint management arrangements in Northern Territory national parks;
- leasing and land use arrangements, particularly in regards to pastoral use of Aboriginal land;
- support for Carbon and Nature based market and agribusiness opportunities for Aboriginal people in the CLC region;
- fire management and planning;
- resolution of unresolved Aboriginal land needs by land purchase (e.g. pastoral leases), living area negotiations and other land acquisition strategies;
- achieving employment and other beneficial outcomes for traditional owners from mining, pastoral, agribusiness and other land use agreements on Aboriginal land.
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 $3,490 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 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 click the “Apply Now” button.
Closing Date: As advertised or earlier, should a suitable candidate be found earlier.
For further information about this role, please contact Mischa Cartwright, General Manager, Regional & Development Services – (08)8951 6211.
For more information about the application process please contact Kirsten Clarke (Human Resources Advisor) on 08 8951 6211 or [email protected] using the subject line: Manager, Land Management Strategy – Alice Springs enquiry via EthicalJobs.
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.