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 across 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.

We are currently seeking a suitable qualified candidate for the following position:

Community Development Officer – Project Management – CD023 – Alice Springs

CL 6 (Commencing at $76,854 progressing to $88,283) 3 year fixed term contract

This position is responsible for working with traditional owner and resident groups and their income from land use to support Aboriginal led planning, development and implementation of community benefit projects in the CLC region. In applying the CLC’s Community Development (CD) Framework, the position includes the facilitation of regular meetings in remote communities to identify and plan project priorities, the development of project proposals and the oversight of project implementation.

This position will have a focus on the support of the project management and delivery of significant community benefit projects.

The candidate must have tertiary qualifications in community development or other relevant field and a minimum of three (3) years demonstrated professional experience applying CD methodologies or project management, preferably with remote Aboriginal communities. For more information please contact Ian Sweeney on 08 8951 6211.

Central Land Council is dedicated to delivering ongoing professional development and career progression for their people. You'll have the opportunity to undertake a range of learning opportunities and be encouraged to take part in a number of new projects as the organisation continues to grow and innovate.

In return for your hard work and dedication, you'll be rewarded with an attractive base salary plus 13% super. You will also have access to a range of additional benefits to greatly increase your overall package, including:

• Generous salary packaging Maximum $29,000 annually, depending on individual circumstances;
• Ongoing District allowance circa $3,100 for an individual or $5,670 with dependents;
• Yearly airfare allowance circa $1025;
• Relocation assistance, should you be moving to the region; and
• Subsidised, fully furnished accommodation for the first 4 months.

Most importantly, this role will allow you to work in a diverse environment where you have the potential to affect real change.

If you're interested in joining an innovative Land Council to make a real difference - Apply Now!

An Ochre Card (working with vulnerable people check), National Police Clearance and a driver’s licence are mandatory requirements for all employees employed at the Central Land Council.

Contact details

For more information contact Leonie Jones on 08 8951 6377 or [email protected] using the subject line: Community Development Officer - Project Management - 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.