CD024 - Community Development Officer - Project Management

Location
Alice Springs NT
 
Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Relocation assistance
Annual leave
Salary packaging
 
Full job description
Alice Springs NT, Australia


Competitive Salary & Benefits package, 5 weeks annual leave + paid Christmas
Relocation assistance and subsidised accommodation for up to 4 months
Professional Development Opportunities available
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

CD024 – Community Development Officer – Project Management

CL 6 (Starting $87,077 progressing to $100,027)

ONGOING CONTRACT


Responsible for working with Community Development (CD) team members in the application of the CLC’s CD Framework, with traditional owners and residents of communities to support their governance, and apply their income to development projects that achieve their social, cultural and economic objectives. This position has a focus on community project development and management, and supporting CLC constituent’s involvement in these processes.


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 $3,760 for an individual or $6,900 with dependents);
Yearly airfare allowance (circa $1,560);
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

CONTACT DETAILS

If you're interested in using your skills to make a real difference apply now!

Closing Date: Monday 4th of August or earlier, should a suitable candidate be found earlier.



For further information about this role, please contact Mary Grimwade (08)8951 6211


For more information about the application process please contact Kirsten Clarke (Human Resources Advisor) on (08)8951 6211 or jobs@clc.org.au.


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.



Type: Ongoing

Category: Community Development - Community Development

Reference ID: CS000082

Date Posted: 28/07/2025