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TC004 - Assistant Project Officer - Tennant Creek


Company : Central Land Council


Location : Tennant Creek, Barkly Region


Created : 2025-07-12


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Competitive salary and benefits package, five weeks annual leave plus paid Christmas shutdownTemporary accommodation and relocation assistance availableProfessional development opportunities availableOUR STORYThe 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 Territoryan 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 PLANEligible 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, orsupporting statement from an appropriate Aboriginal organisationTHE ROLEASSISTANT PROJECT OFFICER - TC004 - TENNANT CREEKCL 3 - CL 4 (Starting at $64,854 progressing to $78,485)ABORIGINAL IDENTIFIED POSITIONThe Assistant Project Officer is responsible for providing practical expertise in consultation, research and other tasks associated with the use of Aboriginal land by traditional owners to enhance outcome for the region.BENEFITSAttractive base salary plus 15.4% superannuationGenerous salary packaging (maximum $29,000 annually, depending on individual circumstances);Ongoing district allowance (circa $8,200 for an individual or $13,260 with dependents);Yearly airfare allowance (circa $1,300;)Relocation assistance, should you be moving to the regionThe Central Land Councilisdedicated to deliveringongoing professional development and career progression for it''s people.You''ll 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 adiverse environmentwhere you affect real change.MANDATORY REQUIREMENTSSelection Criteria SummaryOchre card (working with vulnerable people check)National police clearanceDriver''s licenceCONTACT DETAILSIf you''re interested in using your skillsto make a real differenceapply now!Closing Date: Thursday 17th July2025 or earlier, should a suitable candidate be found earlier.For further information about this role, please contactDarryl Fitzon 08 8951 0541.For more information about the application process please contact Jess Howard (Human Resources Advisor)on 08 8951 6211 orjobs@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.Position Description #J-18808-Ljbffr