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Uniquely enriching personal & professional growth chapter
Experience the beauty, community & culture of Central Australia
14-month Alice Springs contract with excellent rem/benefits incl. regular travel home

The Central Land Council (CLC) represents Aboriginal people across a significant expanse of Central Australia and plays a vital role in protecting Country, culture and rights.  Working with the CLC offers an unparalleled opportunity to contribute directly to the aspirations of Central Australian Aboriginal peoples while experiencing one of the most unique environments in Australia.

As one of the largest employers in Central Australia, the CLC is respected nationally and internationally for its advocacy, land management, community development and cultural governance work.  Employees describe their work experience as ‘professionally transformative and personally unforgettable’.

Reporting to the General Manager, Corporate Services, the Manager, Human Resources leads the CLC’s HR, payroll, WHS, training and development functions while providing strategic guidance across all facets of people and culture management.  Key responsibilities include:

• leading, coaching and developing the HR team;
• delivering effective recruitment, remuneration, performance management, learning and development, WHS and HR systems;
• providing expert advice on legislation, enterprise agreements, industrial relations and organisational policy;
• supporting bargaining processes and implementing the CLC enterprise agreement;
• building strong partnerships to support workforce planning, job design and organisational performance;
• maintaining HR policies, compliance, reporting and continuous improvement;
• supporting diversity, inclusion and Aboriginal employment initiatives;
• representing the organisation in industrial relations matters.

The position will suit a resilient, values‑driven HR leader with relevant tertiary qualifications and broad generalist HR experience, supported by well‑developed leadership capability, strong communication and advisory skills, and sound analytical, compliance and policy development expertise.  Experience in remote or cross‑cultural settings will be highly regarded but is not essential.  Ideally, you will demonstrate adaptability, initiative and the emotional intelligence and agility required to operate effectively in a fluid and culturally responsive environment.

What’s on Offer

This role provides an exceptional opportunity for someone seeking purpose, challenge and a professionally significant chapter in one of Australia’s most remarkable regions.  Blending senior HR leadership with meaningful cultural engagement, you’ll work alongside a multidisciplinary team committed to supporting Central Australian Aboriginal peoples’ society, Country, rights, culture and economy.

Living and working in Central Australia offers a uniquely rich personal and professional experience, with access to Aboriginal communities, languages and cultural knowledge, as well as wide‑open desert landscapes, natural beauty and a more connected pace of life.  Staff consistently describe the environment as welcoming, grounded and inspiring, with relationships and insights that endure well beyond their tenure.

The CLC also offers an attractive suite of employment conditions, including:

• generous salary packaging (PBI status);
• airfare allowance to support regular home visits;
• a fully-maintained vehicle for the duration of the contract;
• five weeks annual leave plus 17.5% leave loading;
• 15.4% superannuation;
• relocation assistance and CLC provided accommodation;
• district allowance;
• training, development and wellbeing initiatives.

Enquire now to explore how this rare opportunity could shape an impactful and memorable chapter in your career — professionally, personally and culturally.