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The Kimberley Land Council is proud to be one of the top employers for the beautiful Kimberley region of Western Australia.

Working at the KLC means competitive salary, benefits and a supportive working environment that attracts talent from around Australia. The KLC is also proud to support the training and development of Kimberley Aboriginal people into leadership positions.

To find out more about employment conditions at the KLC please read our Enterprise Agreement ⟶

Current vacancies

  • ABOUT THE ROLE:

    As a member of an interdisciplinary team in the Legal Unit of the Kimberley Land Council, the Senior Lawyer is responsible for the collaborative delivery of legal services in the Kimberley native title representative body area relating to the recognition, protection and management of native title rights and interests, protection and management of Aboriginal cultural heritage, commercial negotiations, and advising on corporate governance and compliance to prescribed body corporates. The Senior Lawyer represents native title parties in courts and tribunals, and in negotiations with future act proponents, and provides legal advice to directors of prescribed bodies corporate on compliance under the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth), Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (Cth) and associated subordinate legislation.

    To qualify, you will need to be admitted, or immediately eligible for admission, as a barrister or solicitor in the Supreme Court of Western Australia and the High Court of Australia.
    This position operates out of Broome KLC office with regular travel throughout the Kimberley region.

    Please see attached JDF for further information.

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    Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

  • ABOUT THE ROLE:

    The role of the Executive Assistant is to provide comprehensive and high-level executive support to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Deputy Chief Executive Officer (DCEO), the Chairperson and the Executive Board.  Ensuring the continued integrity in the administration of the KLC’s governance compliances and executive policies.

    This role is based in the KLC Broome Office. 

    Please see attached JDF for further information.

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    APPLICATIONS TO BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 5PM SUNDAY, 20 APRIL 2025.

    Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

  • ABOUT THE ROLE:
    The Kimberley Land Council (KLC) is the recognised Native Title Representative Body for the Kimberley region in WA. The KLC actively facilitates the registration and operation of Indigenous carbon projects on behalf of Native Title holders and other Kimberley Aboriginal people, including those holding pastoral leases. All projects supported by the KLC are owned directly by Traditional Owners (via the relevant PBC / Aboriginal Corporation). All revenue from these projects goes back to the indigenous proponents, is re-invested and contributes directly to the regional economy, Aboriginal employment, PBC governance and capacity development, as well as ongoing and improved fire management for the savanna burning projects and the benefits they generate.

    This role will involve primarily managing the delivery of services to Aboriginal Corporations who have currently registered Savannah Carbon Projects as well as supporting existing project proponents across the Kimberley as their projects mature.  The role of the Carbon Program Manager supports the generation of untied income to help realise traditional owners’ aspirations and strengthen the capacity and capability of Native Title groups to manage their country. There will also be some limited exposure to new opportunities in the Carbon economy as they develop, as a function of this team.  
    Overall this will be a diverse role, spanning capacity building, commercial negotiations, stakeholder / partnership and contract management, as well as grant administration.

    Please see attached JDF for further information.

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    APPLICATIONS TO BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 5PM FRIDAY, 25 APRIL 2025.

    Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

  • ABOUT THE ROLE:

    Overseeing a team of seven and supervising the Senior Finance Officer, this role is responsible for leading the financial operations of the KLC, including financial management, budgeting, and compliance to support the strategic objectives of the organisation. To qualify, you will need relevant tertiary qualifications in Accounting or Financial Management with CPA, CA, or IPA status. A minimum of senior-level operational leadership and organisational management experience in a complex or diverse organisation, preferably in the not-for-profit sector, will also be essential. Demonstrated experience managing finance, accounting, budgets, and financial reporting is also required.

    Who we’re looking for:

    As our ideal candidate, you will possess exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills that allow you to influence and create shared understanding. You’ll also demonstrate a detailed, analytical, and strategic mindset, strong cultural awareness, emotional intelligence, and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders. This is a role for a dynamic and passionate leader who can navigate complexity, inspire a team, and drive financial excellence to support the Kimberley Land Council's mission and values.

    Please see attached JDF for further information.

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    APPLICATIONS TO BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 5PM THURSDAY, 17 APRIL 2025.

    Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

We reserve the right to commence recruitment proceedings immediately and to close this advertisement early should a suitable candidate be found. The Kimberley Land Council is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage women and people from culturally diverse, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds to apply. You must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or Eligible New Zealand Citizen to apply.

Interested in a career at the KLC but don’t see a role that suits? We want to hear from you!

Send through an expression of interest. Upload a copy of your resume or a document that tells us a bit about you and your experience.

The KLC aims to create a safe and inclusive workplace for everyone, regardless of gender or ethnicity.

Our workplace reflects our community and for that reason we have working arrangements that are flexible, competitive and supportive.

Our Employee Enterprise Agreement features key measures that help us to achieve this goal, such as paid and unpaid parental leave, supportive partner leave, family and domestic violence leave, cultural leave and gender affirmation leave.

The KLC is also proud to offer Indigenous identified roles, creating employment opportunities for Kimberley Aboriginal people across the region.

The KLC is pleased to provide our Workplace Gender Equality Agency Report, which highlights our commitment to inclusivity, diversity and equality.

You can read the full report here ⟶