Minerals & Energy Officer - Multiple Positions 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

MINERALS AND ENERGY OFFICER - ALICE SPRINGS - Multiple Positions Available

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

Under broad direction of the Manager Minerals and Energy, represent and promote the interests of traditional Aboriginal owners in relation to exploration and mining on their land, in accordance with the CLC's statutory functions under the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976 and the Native Title Act 1993.

Assist traditional Aboriginal owners to make informed decisions about minerals and energy projects in the CLC region. Monitor impacts and ensure that sustainable and beneficial outcomes are achieved for traditional Aboriginal landowners and affected Aboriginal communities from exploration and mining projects.

BENEFITS

• Attractive base salary plus 15.4% superannuation
• 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 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: Friday 5th September or earlier, should a suitable candidate be found earlier.

For further information about this role, please contact John Tyne on

For more information about the application process please contact Jess Howard (Human Resources Advisor) on or 

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.