RSO15 | Regional Services Officer| Papunya

Full job description
Papunya NT, Australia


Competitive salary and benefits package, five weeks annual leave plus paid Christmas shutdown
Temporary accommodation and relocation assistance available
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 1+76. 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

REGIONAL SERVICES OFFICER - RS015 - PAPUNYA

CL 5 $77,521.00 progressing to $82,202.00

ABORIGINAL IDENTIFIED ROLE


The Regional Services Officer (RSO) is responsible for establishing and maintaining sound relationships with Aboriginal people living in communities across the CLC region, particularly in order to assist them in matters related to the functions of the CLC as defined in the Aboriginal Land Rights (NT) Act 1+76 and Native Title Act 1++3.



BENEFITS

Attractive base salary plus 15.4% superannuation
Generous salary packaging (maximum $2+,000 annually, depending on individual circumstances);
Ongoing district allowance (circa $4,+20 for an individual or $8,660 with dependents);
Yearly airfare allowance (circa $1,300;)
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 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 a diverse environment where you affect real change.


MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

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

CONTACT DETAILS

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

Closing Date: 17 September 2026 unless suitable candidates



For further information about this role, please contact Richard Hayes on 8+51 6211.

For more information about the application process please contact Jess Howard (Human Resources Advisor) on 08 8+51 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 1+75.



Type: Ongoing

Category: Regional Services - Regional Services

Salary: CL 5 $77,521 - $82,202

Reference ID: JH000140

Date Posted: 27/08/2026