Expressions of Interest

Aboriginal Lands Trust Board Members

The Aboriginal Lands Trust (ALT) is established under Section 20 of the Aboriginal Affairs Planning Authority Act 1972 and comprises membership of Aboriginal people from across Western Australia.

The ALT is responsible for providing advice to the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs on Aboriginal land issues and undertakes a number of statutory functions in order to ensure the proper management of the ALT estate, including divestment of land, granting of leases and management of freehold property and pastoral leases.The ALT estate covers approximately 24 million hectares of land in Western Australia.

The State Government is seeking to fill four (4) positions that will become vacant in the coming months and invites applications from Aboriginal men, women and young people with knowledge of, or experience in:

1.Aboriginal home ownership/housing service provision;

2.Aboriginal business and economic development; and

3.planning and land management.

The term of appointment will be for a four (4) year period. Further details on the role and responsibilities of the ALT can be obtained by contacting
Mr Neil Thomson, Chief Land Officer, on telephone 08 6551 8127.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a completed application form that includes a Police Clearance, a two page resume, a one page statement outlining your interest in becoming an ALT member, your professional and personal expertise and any previous experience you may have in a similar capacity.

Selection and remuneration of ALT members will be in accordance with Public Sector Standards. Please note that applications that do not include a Police Clearance will not be considered. Application packages are available through the DAA website by emailing the Executive Officer, ALT,via emailat by contacting the Secretariat on (08) 6551 8000.

Completed applications can be lodged electronically via email at sent to:

Executive Officer

ALT Membership Applications

Department of Aboriginal Affairs

PO Box 3153

EAST PERTH WA 6892

Applications close 5pm Monday 21 March 2016

LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Expressions of Interest

Aboriginal Lands Trust (ALT)

APPLICATION FORM

IMPORTANT NOTES:

Applications must be lodged before the date as specified in the advertisement. Late applications will not be accepted.

PERSONAL DETAILS /  Mr  Mrs  Ms
 Miss  Dr / Surname (Family Name)
Other Names / Preferred Name
Postal Address / Postcode
Email Address / Age (optional)
Contact Telephone Number
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT / Position Title
Employer/Department
Are you a State Government Employee?
 Yes  No / Commonwealth, State and Local Government Employees are NOT eligible to receive sitting fees
COMMITTEES / Have you previously been appointed to, or are you currently on, any boards and/or committees?
 Yes  No
If yes, please provide, including role and length of time.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION /  Male
 Aboriginal /  Female
 Torres Strait Islander /  Non English Speaking Background
 Disability
CRITERIA / Please provide a written statement below addressing your knowledge of, or experience in the following criteria (statement can be provided separately if preferred).
  1. Aboriginal home ownership/housing service provision

  1. Aboriginal business and economic development

  1. Planning and land management

EMPLOYMENT / Referees can be employment related or personal referees.
REFEREES / 1 /  Mr  Mrs  Ms
 Miss  Dr / Surname (Family Name) / Other Names
Position Title / Organisation / Contact Telephone Number (daytime)
Working Relationship (i.e. Supervisor/Director) / Mobile Phone
2 /  Mr  Mrs  Ms
 Miss  Dr / Surname (Family Name) / Other Names
Position Title / Organisation / Contact Telephone Number (daytime)
Working Relationship (i.e. Supervisor/Director) / Mobile Phone
DECLARATION / I DECLARE THAT ALL THE ABOVE STATEMENTS AND ATTACHED SUPPORTING INFORMATION ARE TRUE IN ALL RESPECTS.
______
Signature Date
CHECKLIST FOR APPLICANTS / When forwarding your application, please attach (in order) the following items:
 NOMINATION FORM – Signed and Dated
 1 Page Statement of Suitability for the Aboriginal Lands Trust
 2 Page Current Resume
 Current Police Clearance

Applications should be marked confidential and forwarded to:

Executive Officer, Aboriginal Lands Trust

c/- Department of Aboriginal Affairs

PO Box 3153

EAST PERTH WA 6892

Email: