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.

We seek a qualified candidate for the position of:

Projects Officer – TS002– Alice Springs

• CL 6 (Base salary commencing at $76,854 progressing to $88,283)
• Fixed term (three years)

As a key member of the Technical Services team, you will contribute to the delivery of facilities and building repairs, maintenance and capital works, procurement and project management, and services to maintain CLC buildings to a high functional level of performance.

Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, the Projects Officer is responsible for projects as assigned, including the scoping, procurement and oversight of works, including:

• Preparing documents for quotes and tenders
• Supervising and coordinating work of contractors
• Sourcing goods and/or services which are value for money and quality
• Ensuring building projects and facilities meet Work Health and Safety requirements
• Seeking planning and building approvals
• Ensure projects meet the building code requirements
• Application of sustainable design principles for new and renovation projects
• Ensuring work has been completed satisfactorily an

You will support maintaining the fixed assets register relating to building and other fixed assets, assist and respond to staff Helpdesk requests for facilities-related queries, and establish and effectively liaise with other operational sections in the CLC.

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 strongly encouraged to apply.

Please include a covering letter (one page) that briefly outlines your skills/experience for this role.

Contact details

Please contact Sonja Bertotto on 08 8951 6211 for further information or email [email protected] using the subject line: Projects Officer - Technical Services 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 following annual increments set out in an enterprise agreement.