This is an Indigenous Identified Position

The Central Land Council has designated this as an Aboriginal identified position because of the role’s senior leadership responsibilities and the importance of Aboriginal cultural knowledge, authority and relationships in working with the Council, traditional owners, Aboriginal communities and staff. 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 a completed statutory declaration form, or supporting statement from an appropriate Aboriginal organisation.

This central role will:

• Lead a diverse corporate services portfolio supporting operations across Central Australia

• Shape organisational capability, systems, infrastructure and service performance

• Work with the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Management Team to deliver CLC priorities

The opportunity

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and as part of the Executive Management Team, you will lead a broad portfolio of people, technology, infrastructure, logistics and organisational support functions with substantial autonomy and a whole-of-organisation mandate.

You will bring clarity to priorities, strengthen governance and services and build management capability across functions essential to the CLC’s work in Alice Springs, regional offices and remote communities.

About the Central Land Council

The CLC represents and provides services to Aboriginal people across Central Australia. Under the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976, it supports land rights, native title, community development, land management, employment and enterprise, sacred site protection and advocacy. Based in Alice Springs, it works across a wide region with communities and traditional owners. Further information about the Council can be found at https://www.clc.org.au/ 

What you will lead

• Provision of coordinated executive oversight across Human Resources, Technical Services, Fleet Management and Regional Logistics Services

• Management of CLC accommodation facilities, capital works, repairs and maintenance programs

• Oversight of the Aboriginal Associations Management Centre (AAMC), Project Management Office, Computer Services and Information Services

• Setting of service expectations, priorities and performance measures for corporate functions

• Development of business unit managers, including recruitment, performance, succession and workforce capability

• Reviewing of operational plans, forecasts and budgets for alignment with statutory functions and the Corporate Plan

• Strengthening of policies, systems and administrative processes so that services are efficient, reliable and compliant

• Management of organisational risks across the portfolio, including work health and safety, operational continuity, information and asset risks

• Representation of the CLC with government, Aboriginal organisations and partners, and advise the Council on enterprise priorities

• Support for Aboriginal employment, development and career pathways across the organisation

What you will bring

• Extensive senior leadership experience across a substantial corporate services portfolio, including human resources, information technology, asset and property management and related enabling functions

• Sound knowledge of the PGPA Act and related Rules, together with an understanding of the Australian Public Service operating environment

• A record of improving service performance, governance, systems and accountability across multiple business units

• Strong commercial and operational judgement, including the ability to balance service quality, compliance, risk, cost and organisational priorities

• Strong judgement, clear written and verbal communication, and the ability to negotiate and build trust with senior leaders, Aboriginal people, government and partner organisations

• A record of leading and developing multidisciplinary teams, setting priorities and delivering organisational outcomes through change

• Cultural capability and the ability to work respectfully and effectively with Aboriginal people; knowledge of Aboriginal society and contemporary issues in Central Australia will be highly regarded

Employment benefits

• 15.4 per cent employer superannuation and generous salary packaging through the CLC’s public benevolent institution status

• Five weeks’ annual leave with 17.5 per cent leave loading, plus an annual airfare allowance and district allowance along with a range of additional employment related benefits

• Relocation assistance where applicable and short-term subsidised accommodation where available

• Training and professional development in a nationally significant Aboriginal organisation

Role requirements

The successful candidate must hold a current license that is valid in the Northern Territory and satisfy required checks including an Ochre Card, National Police Certificate and Australian Financial Security Authority bankruptcy check. Applicants must already hold appropriate Australian work rights; visa sponsorship is not available.

How to apply

HBA Consulting is assisting the CLC with this important recruitment process. To apply please send your resume and a concise statement outlining your suitability for the Chief Financial Officer position to [email protected] . You should include at least two professional referees, one of which should be a recent supervisor.

Confidential enquiries should be directed to [email protected] or 0419401250.

Closing Time/Date for Applications

Applications close 12.00 pm AEDT (Eastern Daylight Savings Time) Friday 23 October 2026.