LM030 - Ranger Workforce Development Officer

Central Land Council; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Superannuation 15.4%

District & Remote Allowance

Relocation assistance & accommodation

Job summary

Central Land Council is seeking a Ranger Workforce Development Officer to coordinate training for remote ranger groups across Central Australia and drive on-ground land management initiatives. The role focuses on developing and delivering training with CLC staff and providers, including leadership of the Annual Ranger Camp.

The position offers a full-time, ongoing role with competitive base salary and generous benefits, including relocation support for suitable applicants moving to Alice Springs.

Qualifications

• Ochre card (working with vulnerable people check)
• National police clearance
• Driver's licence

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the delivery of training to remote ranger groups across Central Australia to enable implementation of on-ground land management programs.
• Liaise with training providers and CLC staff to develop and deliver remote and town based training programs.
• Lead the project management for CLCs Annual Ranger Camp.

Job description

• 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

LM030 - Ranger Workforce Development Officer

Full-time - Ongoing

KEY FUNCTIONS

Coordinate the delivery of training to remote ranger groups across Central Australia to enable implementation of on-ground land management programs. This includes liaising with training providers and CLC staff to develop and deliver remote and town based training programs. Lead the project management for CLCs Annual Ranger Camp.

REMUNERATION & REMARKABLE BENEFITS

Base Salary: Starting from $90,386 p.a. (negotiable classification banding based on skills and experience, subject to CLC EA guidelines and authorised approval).

Why CLC is the employer of choice

• Salary Packaging (depending on eligibility): Tax-free salary packaging up to $15,900 per year for general living expenses plus $2,650 for meal entertainment benefits. Increases your net take-home pay by approximately. $3,000–$6,000 per year! Other benefits may be available depending on your personal circumstances.
• Superannuation: 15.4% Superannuation Guarantee (SG).
• District & Remote Allowance: approximately $3,910 per annum (single rate) or $7,170 per annum (with dependents rate).
• Other Generous Entitlements: 5 Weeks Annual Leave per year with 17.5% leave loading | Paid Christmas / New Year Shutdown (bonus leave!) | 18 Days Personal/Carer’s Leave + Cultural Leave entitlements under CLC EA | Leave Airfares Allowance: $1700 | Relocation Assistance (if applicable) | Temporary accommodation support for interstate or intrastate candidates moving to Alice Springs, and much more!

The Central Land Councilisdedicated to deliveringongoing 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 adiverse environmentwhere you affect real change.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

• Ochre card (working with vulnerable people check)
• National police clearance
• Driver's licence

CONTACT DETAILS

Closing Date: September, 22 September 2026 or earlier, should a suitable candidate be found earlier.

For further information about this role, please contact Billie Scott [phone]

For more information about the application process please contact Evan Lam (Recruitment Officer) on [phone] or [e-mail].

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.

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