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
RS017 - Regional Services Officer
ABORIGINAL IDENTIFIED POSITION
Full-time - Ongoing
Please include a cover letter addressing the selection criteria outlined in the Position Description attached.
Key Functions
The Regional Services Officer (RSO) is responsible for establishing and maintaining sound relationships with Aboriginal people living in communities across the CLC region, particularly in order to assist them in matters related to the functions of the CLC as defined in the Aboriginal Land Rights (NT) Act 1976 and Native Title Act 1993.
Remuneration & Remarkable Benefits
- Base Salary: Starting from $83,685 p.a. (negotiable classification banding based on skills and experience, subject to CLC EA guidelines and authorised approval).
- Salary Packaging (depending on eligibility): Tax-free salary packaging up to $15,900 per year for general living expenses plus $2,650 for meal entertainment benefits.
- Superannuation: 15.4% Superannuation Guarantee (SG).
- District & Remote Allowance: approx. $3,910 per annum (single rate) or $7,170 per annum (with dependents).
- 5 Weeks Annual Leave per year with 17.5% leave loading
- Paid Christmas / New Year Shutdown
- 18 Days Personal/Carer’s Leave + Cultural Leave entitlements under CLC EA
- Leave Airfares Allowance: $1700
- Relocation Assistance (if applicable)
- Temporary accommodation support for candidates moving to Alice Springs
The Central Land Council is dedicated to delivering ongoing professional development and career progression for its people, with opportunities for professional development and involvement in new projects.
Mandatory Requirements
- Ochre card (working with vulnerable people check)
- National police clearance
- Driver's licence
If you're interested in using your skills to make a real difference, click 'Apply Now' to submit your application. Job ad may close earlier than the advertised closing date, should a suitable candidate be found earlier.
For further information about this role, please contact Richard Hayes (08) 8951 6211.
For more information about the application process, please contact Evan Lam (Recruitment Officer) on (08) 8951 6211 or jobs@clc.org.au using the subject line: Regional Services Officer - Alice Springs enquiry via Enviro Jobs Network.
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.
