ADMNISTRATION OFFICER
Perscribed Body Corporate Support Unit
ENGAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT TEAM
ABOUT US
The North Queensland Land Council (NQLC) is the recognised Native Title Representative Body for its region, representing approximately 38,000 Aboriginal traditional owners and residents. NQLC’s region covers approximately 943,300 km2 of lands and waters and is appointed by the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA), to assist Aboriginal people with all aspects of their native title claims.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As Administration Officer you will be part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure the strong performance of the NQLC’s statutory functions as a Native Title Representative Body under the Native Title Act 1993, and to provide administrative support to legal officers and native title parties and holders and the NQLC as directed.
This position is in NQLC’s PBC Support Unit which forms part of the Engagement and Development Support Team (EDST), alongside the Future Acts Mining and Exploration (FAME) Unit. The Administration Officer position will report directly to the Senior Legal Officer-Coordinator, PBCSU and Manager EDST.
Applicants must have a minimum of 1-3 years administration experience and a strong background of Microsoft Office suite and budget preparation.
Applicants will also need to demonstrate a sensitivity and understanding of current Indigenous issues and aspirations and be able to effectively communicate with Indigenous Australians.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons are particularly encouraged to apply.
A Position Description including Selection Criteria for this position can be downloaded below.
POSITION DESCRIPTION – Administration Officer – PBC Support Unit – Full-time – Cairns
All applicants must address the Selection Criteria in their Application and provide a current CV and two current referees.
Applications should be marked ‘Confidential’ and addressed to:
Chief Executive Officer
North Queensland Land Council
PO Box 679, Cairns North, Qld 4870
Email: cservices@nqlc.com.au
