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

• EP013 
• CL 5 $80,622 - $85,490 progressing to CL 6 $87,077 - $100,027

The Community Engagement and Partnerships Officer will work with proponents to achieve identified employment and enterprise outcomes, for Aboriginal people, as outlined in land-based agreements. This will involve:

• Establish professional working relationships with Aboriginal people and provide support to enable them to advocate for employment and training opportunities
• Develop succession, employment and training plans that align with the groups economic project support plans.
• Work with stakeholders and contractors to ensure they are fulfilling local Aboriginal enterprise and employment targets identified in agreements;
• Work with local Aboriginal people to ensure they are aware of and engage in employment and enterprise development opportunities identified in agreements
• Work with identified CLC staff to ensure the employment commitments outlined in agreements are fulfilled
• Develop and foster strong stakeholder networks to identify and advance opportunities, including accessing funding and other support.

This role provides an opportunity to make a contribution to an area that is a growing priority for the CLC, therefore the appropriate candidate will need to work in a flexible manner and be willing to adapt to meet CLC's strategic objectives.

BENEFITS

• Attractive base salary plus 15.4% superannuation
• Generous salary packaging (maximum $29,000 annually, depending on individual circumstances);
• Ongoing district allowance (circa $3,640 for an individual or $6,660 with dependents);
• Yearly airfare allowance (circa $1,300;)
• 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!

For further information about this role, please contact Francine McCarthy on 8951 6211.

For more information about the application process please contact Jess Howard (Human Resources Advisor) on 08 8951 6211 or [email protected] using the subject line: Community Engagement and Partnerships Officer - 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.

The filling of this vacancy is an affirmative measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975.