LE021 - Leasing Paralegal/Lawyer

Alice Springs NT, Australia

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• 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.

Qualifications

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

LE021 – Leasing Paralegal/Lawyer

CL 6 (Starting $87,077 progressing to $100,027)

FIXED TERM

Key Functions

The Legal Services Section performs a variety of tasks to assist the Central Land Council fulfil its functions under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act (NT) Act 1976 and Native Title Act 1993.

The Leasing Lawyer is a position responsible for supporting CLC's Regional Lawyers, negotiating and drafting leases, seeking traditional owner and land owner consent as required, assisting the Leasing Coordinator and providing legal assistance to the legal team.

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.
  
  

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
  
  

CONTACT DETAILS

If you're interested in using your skills to make a real difference apply now

Closing Date: Tuesday 9th of September or earlier, should a suitable candidate be found earlier.

For further information about this role, please contact Su Sze Ting (08) 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.

Position Description

Type: Fixed term

Category: Legal - Legal

Reference ID: CS000102

Date Posted: 26/08/2025

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