Carpentaria Land Council Aboriginal Corporation (CLCAC) is looking to urgently fill an exciting new opportunity for a passionate and committed professional to join our organisation. Based in the thriving regional City of Cairns in Far North Queensland, surrounded by lush tropical rainforest and on the doorstep to the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest, this opportunity offers the perfect work-life balance.

About us

Incorporated in April 1984, CLCAC was established in Burketown to represent the rights & interests of Traditional Owners. Our members are drawn from nine language groups whose traditional lands & waters are located in the lower Gulf of Carpentaria. As the recognised Native Title Service Provider for the lower Gulf of Carpentaria region, CLCAC performs statutory functions in accordance with the provisions of the Native Title Act 1993.

An elected Board, representing each of the nine language groups, determines CLCAC’s priorities, setting the strategic goals and objectives and ensuring a strong governance structure is maintained at all times. Our CEO is responsible for the day-to-day management of the operations of the Corporation, ensuring CLCAC is achieving its strategic objectives and the goals of the Corporation, as set by the board, are being met.

CLCAC supports native title, PBC capacity & economic development and land & environment programs over land and waters in the lower Gulf region and incorporating the townships of Moungibi (Burketown), Doomadgee, Normanton, Gregory and Gununa (Mornington Island).

CLCAC Vision

To be the leader of sustainable indigenous community development in the lower Gulf region where our people are self-determined and empowered to take control of country, culture and their economic future.

CLCAC Values

• Unity
• Leadership
• Integrity
• Commitment

The Opportunity

As the People and Payroll Officer you will support Management in the promotion and adherence of CLCAC’s principals, values and policies and assist in the development and implementation of strategies and initiatives aligned to CLCAC’s overall business strategy. You will support staff to develop strong, working relationships with their managers and colleagues alike and encourage healthy conversations in the workplace.

Whilst maintaining confidentiality at all times and ensuring the protection of personal information, you will be responsible for end-to-end support of recruitment processes, including, but not limited to, advertising positions, shortlisting applicants, scheduling and minute-taking of interviews, background and referee checks and onboarding of new employees, processing fortnightly payroll, maintaining HR and payroll records to a high standard and providing day-to-day assistance to the HR, OHS Compliance & Training Coordinator with training and OHS compliance as requested from time to time

The ideal candidate for this role will be some who is focused on fostering positive relationships within the workplace, has a qualification and/or relevant experience as a HR and/or Payroll Officer, with an eye for detail and excellent oral and communication skills. They will also have excellent problem solving and organisational skills and be able to manage their time to meet deadlines and recurring priorities.

Eligibility / Skills / Qualifications / Experience

Essential:

• Certificate IV Human Resources Qualification, or higher
• Experience in a similar HR Support role.
• Experience in Payroll.
• Proficiency in the use of MYOB including STP, or similar accounting software.
• Manual C Class Driver’s licence.
• National Police Clearance.

Desirable:

• Certificate IV in OH&S or equivalent.
• Knowledge of VET qualifications frameworks.
• Experience working with Indigenous people.

Attributes

• Personal values align to the values of the Corporation.
• Leads by example.
• Communicates effectively to a diverse range of people.
• Works proactively in a team environment.
• Finds creative and innovative solutions to solve problems.
• Is resilient and able to adapt in a changing environment.
• Reliable and committed.
• Work well under pressure and with tight deadlines.
• Committed to goal achievement.

What we offer

The position is a full-time position and based in the Cairns Office. This position will involve travel throughout the southern Gulf of Carpentaria region:

• Salary Range: $76,232 to $87,880 (Level 4.1 to Level 5.1 Corporate Administration Salary) per annum depending on qualifications and experience;
• CLCAC is a Private Benevolent Institution and generous Salary Sacrifice and Meal Entertainment Benefits are available;
• Generous Leave entitlements, including 5 weeks annual leave and up to two weeks paid Christmas shutdown;
• Generous Long Service Leave entitlement of 13 weeks after 7 years of continuous service.
• On-site Parking