Carpentaria Land Council Aboriginal Corporation 30 Year Anniversary Celebrations.
Carpentaria Land Council Aboriginal Corporation (CLCAC) is looking to urgently fill an exciting new opportunity for a passionate and committed professional to join our organisation on a fixed-term contract to provide parental leave cover until December 2025. Based in the thriving regional City of Cairns in Far North Queensland, surrounded by lush tropical rainforest and on the doorstep to the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest, this opportunity offers the perfect work-life balance, with travel to the lower Gulf of Carpentaria in outback Queensland.
About us:
CLCAC was established over 40 years ago in Burketown to represent the rights & interests of Traditional Owners. Our members are drawn from nine language groups whose traditional lands & waters are located in the southern Gulf of Carpentaria. As the recognised Native Title Service Body for the Southern Gulf of Carpentaria region, CLCAC performs statutory functions in accordance with the provisions of the Native Title Act 1993. An elected Board determines the Organisation’s priorities and monitors the progress of native title applications and oversees operational activities and general governance.
CLCAC supports native title, land & environment and PBC capacity & economic development programs over land and waters in the lower Gulf region and incorporating the townships of Moungibi (Burketown), Doomadgee, Normanton, Gregory and Gununa (Mornington Island).
CLCAC Vision:
To be the leader of sustainable indigenous community development in the lower Gulf region where our people are self-determined and empowered to take control of country, culture and their economic future.
CLCAC Values:
- Unity
- Leadership
- Integrity
- Commitment
The Opportunity:
As one of four Land and Environment Projects Officers you will provide support to the Indigenous Ranger Units based in the lower Gulf of Carpentaria. Specifically, you will provide scientific, technical and on ground support to the Ngumari Waanyi Rangers, working alongside the Ranger Coordinator to develop and implement strategies, programs and on ground projects for Indigenous land and sea management and community development.
You will support the continual development of the Ngumari Waanyi Rangers through the development of innovative strategies and programs to increase capacity and an understanding of scientific methodologies to independently undertake monitoring and evaluation of on-ground environmental management. You will also facilitate the integration of Traditional Ecological Knowledge with contemporary natural resource management practice and western science in on-ground activities, develop funding submissions, prepare program evaluation and milestone reports.
As the ideal applicant for this dynamic role, you will be someone with relevant tertiary level qualifications who can work both independently and within a team to achieve project outcomes. To be successful in this role you will have strong oral and written skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills and work well in a team environment. A demonstrated understanding of scientific principles, GIS mapping and data management skills are highly desirable. This position is based in Cairns with travel to the lower Gulf region, at times working remotely in the field.
Eligibility:
Essential
- Tertiary level qualifications in Environmental Resource Management, Marine Biology, Environmental Science, Fire Ecology or equivalent
- Considerable experience working in the field
- Demonstrated experience and confidence in working with Aboriginal communities, working alongside small teams and/or coordinating on-ground natural and cultural resource management projects, preferably with Indigenous organisations in remote regions of Australia
- Demonstrated understanding of contemporary natural resource management issues, together with an understanding of traditional knowledge and practices with the best available science and ensure they are effectively managed
- High level computer literacy and proven experience using Microsoft suite to develop PowerPoint presentations, technical documents data analysis and reporting (where relevant provide detail of experience with specialised software, e.g., GIS)
- Experience in end-to-end grants from identifying and applying for suitable grants to the project management, delivery, monitoring and evaluation, reporting and acquittal of Government and community grants
- Blue Card Positive Notice “Working with Children” (WCC) or the ability to obtain one.
- Eligible to work in Australia for the full term of the contract
It is essential that you hold a valid Australian Driver’s License and are able to drive a manual driver’s licence. The ability to travel for up to two weeks at a time is also required
Desirable
- Strong negotiation and community consultation skills, including the ability to work with an advisory group and as a member of a team
- Experience working with Indigenous land managers, rangers and/or IPAs
- Understanding of native title and land tenure and community governance
- Technical or trade skills relevant to the ranger program (i.e. construction, fire and weed management, GIS, data collection technology and data management, cultural mapping, plant and animal identification, boating operations, small engine maintenance)
Attributes
- Personal values align to the values of the Corporation
- Leads by example
- Communicates effectively to a diverse range of people
- Works proactively in a team environment
- Finds creative and innovative solutions to solve problems
- Is resilient and able to adapt in a changing environment
- Reliable and committed
- Works well under pressure and with tight deadlines
- Committed to goal achievement
The offer:
The position is a fixed-term, full-time position to 19 December 2025 that may involve regular travel throughout the lower Gulf of Carpentaria region:
- Salary Range: $82,394 to $98,280 per annum depending on qualifications and experience, plus 12% Super, paid pro-rata over the term of the contract
- Generous Salary Sacrifice arrangements are available
- Generous Leave entitlements including 5 weeks annual per annum, accrued pro-rata over the term of the contract
- On-site Parking
To Apply:
Send us your best pitch! Summarise in a cover letter (1-2 pages) why you want to work for CLCAC and how your experience and qualifications make you the right candidate for the role. Don’t forget to attach your CV and provide details of at least 2 Referees.
Click Apply Now today or send us your application by emailing: hr@clcac.com.au
We are looking to fill this role as soon as possible and will be reviewing and assessing applications as they arrive.
Applications close midnight AEST Sunday 6 July 2025
To obtain a copy of the full Position Description or discuss this opportunity further, please contact Toktam (People and Payroll Officer) on 07 4034 5555.
Release date:
20 Jun 2025
Corporate Notice
Upcoming and recent events
Event date:
15 Mar 2014
CLCAC hosted the region's first Indigenous Economic Development Summit in Burketown (March 2014). The Summit was called by Traditional Owners, key industry and business leaders and government officials. Key topics included tourism and small business opportunities.
Event date:
15 Oct 2013
The Carpentaria Land Council Aboriginal Corporation (CLCAC) held an Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Burketown Shire Council Hall on 16 October 2013.
Stories on country
13 May 2020
CLCAC’s Native Title Holders may be aware that the federal Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment’s Geological and Bioregional Assessment Program (GBA Program) were pursuing a three stage program of investigations into the potential for shale gas fields in the Gulf region (fracking).
26 Oct 2016
Designation of Gangalidda People’s traditional country on the East Asian-Australasian Flyway Partnership Network
18 Mar 2016
Ten Gangalidda and Garawa Rangers recently completed another round of shorebird identification training with renowned ornithologist (bird expert) Roger Jaensch. The training session also included a survey of known bird roosts found between the Leichhardt and Albert River mouths. Though conditions were extremely hot and the going was tough on our team, several thousand birds were observed roosting on the intertidal flats between the river mouths. Such data adds to the recent nomination of Tarrant (located immediately to the west of the survey area) for its inclusion as a distinct site wit
10 Mar 2016
CLCAC Rangers completed the last round of training required to complete their Certificate II in Remote Crocodile Management on 4 March, in an intensive two week training program that included weekend work. This round of training focused on nest surveys and egg incubation.
With the completion of their training to a Certificate II level the Rangers can begin to explore commercial enterprises involving crocodile management, a long-time aspiration of local Traditional Owner groups.
2 Apr 2015
Native title rights and interests were yesterday formally recognised in Burketown by the Federal Court of Australia over a number of culturally significant areas and sites, including:
19 Mar 2015
Members and Traditional Owners please be aware that the person (David Nilsson) referred to in the attached 60 Minute Report as a Carbon Cowboy is attempting to engage Traditional Owner groups in the Lower Gulf.
