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Multiple vacancies available within the Joint Management team at NLC.
Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey that combines your passion for Aboriginal land rights with your dedication to environmental land management and conservation? If so, we invite you to explore exciting career opportunities with us!
The NLC has several vacancies within our Partnerships and Enterprise Development Section that we are currently recruiting for:
- 1 x Senior Joint Management Officer (NT Parks) based in Darwin
- 1 x Senior Joint Management Officer (Kakadu) based in Jabiru
- 1 x Joint Management Officer (Kakadu) based in Jabiru
- Status of all 3 positions: Full-Time Fixed Term Contracts (2 years)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
These positions play a key role in implementing the Northern Land Council's (NLC’s) statutory functions and obligations in representing the interests of Traditional Owners (TOs) in jointly managed NT Parks and Reserves and Commonwealth (Kakadu) National Parks within the NLC region. These roles will work closely with TOs to achieve positive outcomes from the Joint Management arrangements that are in place, through recognising, valuing and incorporating Aboriginal culture and knowledge into the decision-making processes and land management practices.
What you will Bring:
- A passion for working with Aboriginal people to assist them in representing their rights and interests, in jointly managed parks and reserves.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with an ability to effectively liaise, negotiate and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
- The ability to engage in a culturally competent and appropriate manner.
- Current C Class Drivers Licence and the ability to travel remotely via 4wd or light aircraft.
As we have advertised for multiple vacancies at different levels, we have attached a generic duty statement below, which provides a basic overview of the key responsibilities and accountabilities expected across the team. It further outlines the essential criteria that is needed at each level.
Base salary for Joint Management Officer with minimum three (3) years practical experience commences at $78,724 per annum.
Base salary for Senior Joint Management Officer with minimum five (5) years practical experience commence at $95,106 per annum.
In addition to the base salary you will receive:
- 14% superannuation;
- District allowance starting at $2,539 per annum
- Upon completion of 12 months of service an Annual airfare with a net (in hand) value of $2,724;
- Generous leave entitlements such as 5 weeks annual leave, leaving loading, 18 days personal leave, and paid Christmas close down;
- Salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 and additional Meal Entertainment and Holiday Accommodation benefits up to $2,650 per year.
Please send us a copy of your CV and a cover letter outlining which position vacancy you are interested in as a first preference supported with information that validates you meet the criteria.
Applications Close: Friday, 15 March 2024
If you have any further queries please contact Bridie Velik-Lord on 0418 521 735
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Rabia Aman on 08 8920 5121 , quoting Ref No. 1160212.
