• Are you an adventurous spirit looking for your next opportunity? Explore Australia's red centre while building relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders as our next Minerals and Energy Officer!
• Earn a competitive salary of up to $92,659 p.a. + 14% superannuation and enjoy fantastic benefits, including salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay!
• Relocation assistance available to help you make this picturesque region your new home!

About Us:

The Central Land Council (CLC) is a corporate entity created by the Aboriginal Land Right (Northern Territory) Act, with an elected 90-member Aboriginal Council. It has effectively fulfilled its statutory functions through representing, protecting and advocating for Aboriginal people's rights and interests over 45 years. 

We now have an exciting opportunity available for a Minerals and Energy Officer to join the Council and play a vital role in supporting Aboriginal people who have exploration and mining interests on their land. 

Your Next Adventure:

As our next Minerals and Energy Officer, you will have the exciting opportunity to assist traditional Aboriginal owners in making informed decisions about development projects in the CLC region. 

By representing and advocating for the interests of Indigenous communities, you'll uphold the mandates of the Aboriginal Land Rights Act and the Native Title Act, fostering sustainable and mutually beneficial relationships while acting as a bridge between communities.

You’ll also have the opportunity to attend remote meetings out in the community, allowing you to explore parts of Australia that most will never get to experience! 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assessing proposals for mineral, oil, and gas exploration and production impacting Aboriginal people in line with relevant legislation and agreements
• Planning and facilitating remote meetings, consulting effectively with traditional Aboriginal owners to ensure informed decision-making about exploration and mining proposals
• Facilitating liaison meetings between mining companies and traditional Aboriginal owners, supporting transparency and participation of traditional owners in the governance of developments on their land
• Ensuring mining companies' compliance with environmental, cultural, social and financial terms and conditions of minerals and energy agreements
• Developing relationships and liaising constructively with traditional Aboriginal owners, companies and government agencies

For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please click here for the position description.

What You'll Bring to the Team:

To be considered for this role, you’ll need relevant tertiary qualifications OR relevant professional experience in a field such as environmental science, social science, development studies, anthropology, engineering, geology, project management, or similar.

Furthermore, a genuine love for the outdoors and a spirit of adventure will be essential, as this role often involves working in remote and awe-inspiring locations alongside traditional Aboriginal landowners. You’ll ideally have a deep appreciation for Aboriginal society and culture, coupled with a keen understanding of the contemporary issues impacting Aboriginal communities. We also welcome candidates who can demonstrate their ability to navigate cross-cultural environments with Indigenous populations, even in international contexts.

Your communication skills, both written and verbal, should be highly developed to effectively engage with a diverse range of stakeholders. Adaptability is also key, as it will empower you to confidently traverse complex landscapes, build collaborative relationships, and contribute to our shared mission.

Additional requirements include:

• Ability to obtain an Ochre Card (Working With Children Check) from SafeNT and satisfactory National Police Clearance
• Current valid driver’s licence, with the ability to drive long distances in a 4WD vehicle
• Ability to drive a manual vehicle (as well as to drive long distances in 4WD)
• Proficiency in the use of computers, particularly MS Office Suite programs

The Benefits:

In addition to a competitive salary of circa $80,663 - $92,659 p.a. + 14% superannuation (depending on qualifications, skills, and experience), the successful candidate will receive a range of benefits from Central Land Council, including:

• Salary packaging options that can increase your take-home pay by up to $29,000 p.a.
• Annual airfare and district allowance to help you offset living and travel expenses ($1,300 airfare allowance per annum + up to $6,400 district allowance per annum if moving with dependants, or $3,490 if relocating alone) 
• Flexible working arrangements, including time-in-lieu and flex-time for additional hours accrued while in the field
• Travel allowance available for work-related travel
• Relocation assistance to help you make this vibrant region your new home
• Subsidised accommodation for the first four months (if relocating)
• 5 weeks of annual leave PLUS an additional week of leave over Christmas/New Year
• 17.5% annual leave loading

Ready to Apply?

If you’re an adventurous spirit looking to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you - apply now!