RGZ09 - Ranger Works Officer

Alice Springs NT, Australia

• 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.

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

RGZ09 – Ranger Works Officer

CL 5 (Starting $80,622 progressing to $85,490)

ONGOING CONTRACT

The Ranger Works Officer coordinates and delivers on-ground natural and cultural resource management activities across the CLC region on a fee-for-service basis. This role provides leadership to field teams and works closely with the Ranger Works Supervisor and CLC staff to deliver high quality, professional services in areas such as weed control, fencing, fire management, light construction, and other land management services. The position contributes to business development, field logistics, supervision, reporting, and team development.

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: Friday 5th of September or earlier, should a suitable candidate be found earlier.

For further information about this role, please contact Craig Le Rossignol

For more information about the application process, please contact Kirsten Clarke (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.

Type: Ongoing

Category: Land Management - Regional Land Management

Reference ID: CS000100

Date Posted: 22/08/2025