Alice Springs NT, Australia
Competitive salary and benefits package, five weeks annual leave plus paid Christmas shutdownTemporary accommodation and relocation assistance availableProfessional development opportunities availableOUR 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, orsupporting statement from an appropriate Aboriginal organisationTHE ROLE REGIONAL LAWYER - LE008 - ALICE SPRINGS CL 6 $83,728.00 progressing to SO C $115,905.00
This position is one of a team of lawyers in the legal section of the Central Land Council (CLC) who provide legal advice to the Council and staff and legal representation to traditional Aboriginal owners and Native Title holders in relation to legal matters arising under the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976 (ALRA) and the exercise of Native Title rights and matters arising from the Native Title Act 1993 (NTA).
This position will primarily work on a regional basis undertaking necessary legal tasks within the region they are assigned. BENEFITS Attractive base salary plus 15.4% superannuationGenerous salary packaging (maximum $29,000 annually, depending on individual circumstances)Ongoing district allowance (circa $3,640 for an individual or $6,660 with dependents)Yearly airfare allowance (circa $1,300)Relocation assistance, should you be moving to the regionSubsidised, fully furnished accommodation for the first four monthsThe Central Land Council is dedicated to delivering ongoing professional development and career progression for its 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 a diverse environment where you affect real change.
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS Selection Criteria SummaryOchre card (working with vulnerable people check)National police clearanceDriver's licenceCONTACT DETAILS If you're interested in using your skills to make a real difference, apply now! Closing Date: Sunday, 5th January 2025. For further information about this role, please contact Amy Williams on 8951 6211.
For more information about the application process please contact Jess Howard (Human Resources Advisor) on or .
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: Fixed term
Category: Legal - Legal
Salary: CL 6 $83,728 - SO C $115,905
Reference ID: JH000170
Date Posted: 11/12/2024
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