Senior Advisor

Are you ready for a rewarding role that contributes to the self-determination of First Nations peoples?We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Advisor (Prescribed Body Corporate) to join our dedicated team.

Who are we?

The Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC) is a corporate Commonwealth entity established under the ATSI Act and subject to the PGPA Act. The ILSC assists Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to realise economic, social, cultural and environmental benefits that the ownership and management of land, water and water related rights can bring. The ILSC provides this assistance through the acquisition and management of rights and interests in land, salt water and freshwater country.

The ILSC is eligible to be appointed as a Default PBC under the provisions of theNative Title Act 1993(Cth) together with the Native Title Prescribe Body Corporate Regulations 1999 (Cth). This appointment may be achieved either via the ILSC's acceptance of a nomination as a PBC by the relevant common law holders, or through appointment as such by the Federal Court in the circumstances where common law holders have been unable to establish or maintain a PBC.

As a default PBC the ILSC must manage the native title rights and interests of the Common Law Holders (CLH) as authorized by the CLH.

What is the role?

Under the direction of the General Manager, Western Division manage:

1. The ILSC's PBC statutory obligations including: its relationship with the Common Law Holders; decision-making processes and governance; statutory reporting; relationship with the Registered 2 Native Title Rep Body; outsourced consultancy and contractor arrangements; statutory processes and procedures including governance.

2. The ILSC's capacity building activities with Common Law Holders and transitioning of PBC functions to an independent PBC

The occupant of this position will be able to demonstrate and provide evidence of the following experience and competencies;

• Communicate effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, demonstrating cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Ensure all work is carried in accordance with relevant legislation, including but not limited to; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Act 1995, Native Title Act 1993 and Native Title Regulations (Prescribed Bodies Corporate) 1999.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders, including Indigenous communities, legal experts, academics, government bodies, and representatives.
• Collaborate on policy and strategy development relevant to PBCs, ensuring the needs and goals of native title holders are represented.
• Work within and support internal governance processes to meet decision-making, reporting, and compliance requirements.
• Use analytical skills to create, review, and refine policies, programs, and procedures that support the goals of the ILSC and PBCs. Represent the section on internal committees and ILC at conferences, meetings and seminars
• Draft and present high-level briefings and other correspondence, submissions, governance papers, and reports for various audiences, ensuring clarity and relevance to native title stakeholders across sectors.
• Oversee government procurement processes, ensuring adherence to Commonwealth Procurement guidelines, and manage contractors and consultants to ensure project outcomes are met.
• Anticipate, assess and respond to the impact of changes in Government policy.
• Develop an understanding of traditional decision-making structures of relevant Common Law Holders to engage effectively.
• Take initiative in leading or participating in project work, effectively managing priorities to deliver complex projects and achieve competing milestones.
• Deliver complex projects on time, ensuring milestones driven by statutory obligations are met and aligning outcomes with stakeholder expectations.

At the ILSC we offer:

More than just a job. We offer you the opportunity to make a real, positive difference to the lives of First Nations peoples. When we return land and water Country to Indigenous ownership, or fund a new Indigenous enterprise or management project, we strengthen and deepen Indigenous connection to Country and advance progress towards self-determination.

Generous leave entitlements and work conditions, including:

• 15.4% superannuation on top of your salary
• Flexible hybrid work environment (2 days WFH)
• Not-For-Profit salary packaging
• Paid leave over the Christmas and New Year's period
• Access to generous parental leave
• Training and development opportunities
• Generous Studies Assistance program

Health and wellbeing programs:

• Healthy Employment Scheme (HES) – An annual allowance towards your wellbeing
• Screen Based Equipment Scheme – Includes eye testing and an allowance towards spectacles
• Free Skin Checks

If you have a passion to drive change and want your work to align with your values to make a real difference, we invite you to apply now and start the conversation.

The preferred applicant will be engaged under the provisions of the ILC Enterprise Agreement.

Identified Vacancy -The filing of this employment opportunity is intended to constitute a special measure under subsection 8 (1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975.This vacancy is only available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.

Applications are to include a current CV and covering letter (covering letter to be maximum 2 pages detailing how your skills and experience align with the position profile).Further information may be requested if you are selected for interview.You must be an Australian resident to apply for this role.

If you'd like to find out more, please contactRay Lennox – General Manager, Western Division on

For the position profile and to apply please visit the ILSC Careers page

Applications close Monday 1 September 2025

At the ILSC we're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities we support.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply