Carpentaria Land Council Aboriginal Corporation 30 Year Anniversary Celebrations.
We are looking for a publications officer in our Cairns office to coordinate the development and distribution of our key publications, manage and monitor our website and social media platforms and coordinate the creation of content. We have some great ideas for how you can help us to assist our members in the lower gulf, but need your creative input and expertise also.
Find out more: https://www.seek.com.au/job/72957952
If you believe this is the role for you, we want to hear from you.
Applications must include the following information:
- A cover letter explaining your abilities, experience, and why you believe you are the best candidate for the position Please give a few examples of similar work you've done.
- A current resume, including the names and contact numbers of two referees (no longer than 4 pages).
Upcoming and recent events
Stories on country
CLCAC’s Native Title Holders may be aware that the federal Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment’s Geological and Bioregional Assessment Program (GBA Program) were pursuing a three stage program of investigations into the potential for shale gas fields in the Gulf region (fracking).
Designation of Gangalidda People’s traditional country on the East Asian-Australasian Flyway Partnership Network
Ten Gangalidda and Garawa Rangers recently completed another round of shorebird identification training with renowned ornithologist (bird expert) Roger Jaensch. The training session also included a survey of known bird roosts found between the Leichhardt and Albert River mouths. Though conditions were extremely hot and the going was tough on our team, several thousand birds were observed roosting on the intertidal flats between the river mouths. Such data adds to the recent nomination of Tarrant (located immediately to the west of the survey area) for its inclusion as a distinct site wit
CLCAC Rangers completed the last round of training required to complete their Certificate II in Remote Crocodile Management on 4 March, in an intensive two week training program that included weekend work. This round of training focused on nest surveys and egg incubation.
With the completion of their training to a Certificate II level the Rangers can begin to explore commercial enterprises involving crocodile management, a long-time aspiration of local Traditional Owner groups.
Native title rights and interests were yesterday formally recognised in Burketown by the Federal Court of Australia over a number of culturally significant areas and sites, including:
Members and Traditional Owners please be aware that the person (David Nilsson) referred to in the attached 60 Minute Report as a Carbon Cowboy is attempting to engage Traditional Owner groups in the Lower Gulf.