About us:

Carpentaria Land Council Aboriginal Corporation (CLCAC) was established over 33 years ago 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 southern Gulf of Carpentaria. As the recognised Native Title Service Body for the Southern Gulf of Carpentaria region, CLCAC performs statutory functions in accordance with the provisions of the Native Title Act 1993.  An elected Board determines the Organisation’s priorities and monitors the progress of native title applications and oversees operational activities and general governance.

CLCAC supports native title, PBC economic development & ranger programs in Burketown, Normanton & Mornington Island. We have a new exciting opportunity to join our organisation.

The Opportunity:

This position sits within CLCAC’s Land and Environment unit. As Land and Environment Projects Officer you will provide support to the Indigenous Ranger Unit based on Mornington Island. Working directly with the IPA Facilitator, you will support activities of the Kaiadilt, Lardil & Yangkaal (Wellesley Islands) Rangers by assisting the IPA Facilitator in the development and implementation of strategies, programs and projects.

The ideal applicant for this role will be someone with relevant tertiary level qualifications and who is dynamic; relationship and outcome focused; has excellent written and oral communication skills and is willing to work in a remote setting if required.

What we offer:

The position is a full-time position and will involve travel throughout the southern Gulf of Carpentaria region:

• Salary Range: $61,022 - $79,872 per annum depending on skills and experience.
• The CLCAC is a Private Benevolent Institution: Salary sacrifice arrangements are available.
• Leave entitlements will include 5 weeks annual leave.

Selection Criteria:

1. Demonstrated experience and confidence in working with Aboriginal communities, managing small teams and/or coordinating on-ground natural and cultural resource management projects, preferably with Indigenous organisations in remote regions of Australia;
2. Tertiary level qualifications in Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Science, Fire Ecology or equivalent;
3. Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of Aboriginal communities in Northern Australia and willingness to commit to community training and development;
4. Experience in working independently with minimal supervision in a remote area and demonstrated capacity to remain focused, positive and organised in a challenging work environment;
5. Good communication, negotiation and community consultation skills including ability to work with an advisory group and as a member of a team;
6. Demonstrated experience in project administration and finance management including grant writing, reporting and acquittals;
7. High level computer literacy and proven experience managing emails and other documents (where relevant provide detail of experience with specialised software); and
8. Current ‘C’ class driver’s licence and Blue Card Positive Notice “Working with Children” (WCC) or the ability to obtain one.