Job Description
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
* supporting statement from an appropriate Aboriginal organisation
The Role
Legal Secretary/Paralegal - LE006 - Alice Springs
CL 4 $72,280.00 progressing to CL 5 $85,490.00
The CLC Legal is an in-house service providing legal assistance to the Central Land Council (CLC) to fulfil its functions under the Aboriginal Land Rights (NT) Act 1976 and the Native Title Act 1993.
The Legal Secretary/Paralegal role undertakes legal secretarial, paralegal, and administrative tasks supporting the Legal team.
Benefits
Attractive base salary plus 15.4% superannuation
Generous 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 region
Subsidised, fully furnished accommodation for the first four months
The 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 Summary
Ochre card (working with vulnerable people check)
National police clearance
Driver's licence