Joint Management Officer

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

• Joint Management Officer, Alice Springs
• CL 6 (Commencing at $83,728 progressing to $96,180)

National Parks in Central Australia are unique in that the majority are owned by Traditional Owners and leased back to the NT Government. These leases, alongside the Territory Parks and Wildlife Conservation Act 1976, provide a strong foundation for effective Joint Management between Traditional Owners and the Parks and Wildlife Commission (PWC), as well as outlining Central Land Council’s (CLC) statutory responsibilities.

This role works closely with Traditional Owners and PWC to ensure the principles and objectives of Joint Management are being upheld. This includes recognising, valuing and incorporating Aboriginal culture, knowledge and decision making processes and utilising the combined land management skills and expertise of both Joint Management partners.

As a Joint Management Officer, you will establish close working relationships with Traditional Owners in order to understand their ongoing aspirations for the Joint Management of their land and facilitate meetings in some of the most beautiful and culturally significant locations in Central Australia.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package, 15.4% superannuation, five weeks annual leave and Christmas shut down period.
• Generous salary packaging (maximum $29,000 annually, depending on individual circumstances);
• Ongoing district allowance (circa $3,490 for an individual or $6,400 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 its people. You will 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

• Ochre card (working with vulnerable people check)
• National police clearance (Required for specific positions)
• Driver's licence  

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.