Carpentaria Land Council Aboriginal Corporation – Cairns QLD

CLCAC has an exciting new opportunity for a passionate and committed professional to join our organisation in early September 2026. 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 you a chance to impact the lives of people living in remote and rural parts of the lower Gulf of Carpentaria region in Queensland.

What We Offer:

- The position is a full time position and will involve some travel throughout the lower Gulf of Carpentaria region:
- Salary Range: ($117,260–$129,662) per annum depending on qualifications and experience
- CLCAC is a Private Benevolent Institution and generous Salary Sacrifice and Meal Entertainment Benefits are available
- Generous Leave entitlements including 5 weeks annual leave and up to two weeks paid Christmas shutdown
- Secure In office Parking
- Employee Assistance Program, including for family members of the same household

About Us:

CLCAC was established 44 years ago in Moungibi (Burketown) to represent the rights & interests of Traditional Owners. We support native title, PBC business and economic development and First Nations land and environment management programs with the overall goal of being 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.

Our 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.

Our Values:

- Unity
- Leadership
- Integrity
- Commitment

The Opportunity:

Under the direction of the CEO, be responsible for the strategic leadership, professional development and management of the Land and Environment Unit,



actively seek out new funding and fee for service opportunities and engage with key stakeholders to continue the development of a sustainable land management business for the long-term benefit of the Traditional Owners and communities of the lower Gulf of Carpentaria.

As the Land and Environment Manager you will:

- Actively pursue new and emerging opportunities that align with CLCAC’s Strategic Plan and Transition Plans for the commencement of post-Determination service delivery, that build on current successes and further CLCAC’s goal of being the leader of sustainable indigenous community development;
- Develop long-term land and environment plans with a regional focus that prioritise the protection of culture and the lower Gulf of Carpentaria setting, whilst expanding the program and supporting self-sufficiency;
- Actively seek out potential recent partners, including government, research agencies, landholders and philanthropic organisations whose values and principles align with those of CLCAC;
- Support and promote the use of Traditional knowledge combined with the best of available science;
- Monitor progress against agreed project work plans and make timely adjustments when required to ensure all project outcomes are met;
- Lead the development and negotiation of annual proposals, key deliverables, milestones and schedules for natural resource management projects;
- Build and maintain strong relationships with Traditional Owners and other key stakeholders such as pastoralists, local government and other agencies;
- Create a culture of continuous improvement within the team, and support and build the capacity of Indigenous rangers to conduct best practice land and sea natural resource management and knowledge required in the team to meet programme needs;
- Comply and monitor the relevant legislation and corporate policies, procedures and standards on health and safety at work; and
- Participate as a member of CLCAC’s Senior Management Team, participate in decision-making and provide advice in relations to the Land and Environment Programme.





Essential Skills / Qualifications / Experience:

- Environmental Management, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Land Management degree or equivalent tertiary qualification;
- Effective and proactive communications skills; and experience in establishing and maintaining partnerships with a broad range of stakeholders, including, but not limited to Traditional Owners, government agencies and other key stakeholders;
- Experience in managing large remote teams and work unit areas;
- Experience in developing leadership and professional capabilities of team members;
- Experience developing, implementing and assessing operational workplans;
- Well-developed knowledge and experience of Indigenous land and sea management programmes;
- High level writing skills and experience with preparing funding submissions and managing budgets;
- Experience in writing reports and proposals to government and other funding bodies and project summary documents, including grant acquittals;
- Experience in developing and delivering verbal presentations;
- Knowledge of cultural heritage processes;
- Previous experience coordinating two-way science projects;
- Experience working with Indigenous land managers, rangers and/or IPAs; and
- Knowledge of native title processes and varying land tenures.

Attributes:

- Leads by example;
- Strong Leadership skills with the ability to work professionally and effectively 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;
- Ability to work well and remain calm and focussed under pressure; and
- Committed to goal achievement.

Special Conditions:

- Must have valid manual driver’s licence;
- Willing to obtain a National Crime Check (NCC);
- Must have a Positive Notice Working with Children Blue card (WWC), or willing to obtain;
- Some out of hour’s work, including weekends, and

Applications close midnight AEST Sunday 9 August 2026

To obtain a copy of the full Position Description or discuss this opportunity further, please contact Toktam, People and Payroll Officer, on 07 4034 5*** or send us an email to **@clcac.com.au

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📌 Land & Environment Manager (Cairns Regional)
🏢 Carpentaria Land Council Aboriginal
📍 Cairns Regional