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.

Affirmative Action Recruitment: Central Land Council job vacancies are advertised based on affirmative action as detailed by the Australian Public Service Commissioner's Directions 2016 work with the Racial Discrimination Act 1975.

Applicants with proof of Aboriginality are eligible in the first instance for this position. Applicants must have qualifications and demonstrate essential criteria to be considered. An applicant selected under this affirmative action will be required to provide evidence of their eligibility prior to commencement, such as a:

• Completed Statutory Declaration form, or
• Supporting statement from an appropriate Aboriginal organisation.

The CLC are seeking a suitably qualified candidate for the following vacancy:

Geospatial Services Team Leader – MA001– Alice Springs

SO C (Commencing at $98,524 progressing to $106,389)

The Geospatial Services Team Leader is responsible for coordinating and providing Geographical Information System (GIS) services to the Central Land Council, including cartographic production and GIS maintenance and development duties. They must maintain an understanding of the differing requirements of CLC sections to ensure a high quality of service is provided to each. This includes advising other sections on the data collection and storage procedures required to ensure accuracy and consistency

As part of the Geospatial Services Section leadership team you will supervise assigned mapping staff, and provide technical advice to CLC staff on geospatial projects and submissions, including implementation and oversight of internal systems and processes.

Applications should include a covering letter that addresses the selection criteria, and outlines how you are suitable for this role. The position description attached includes the selection criteria.

Please contact Michael Latz on 08 8951 6211 for further information.

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

Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

Contact details

For more information, contact Bree Scarman 08 8951 6310 or [email protected], using the subject line: Geospatial Services Team Leader - 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.