Communications Officer

- Full time, Ongoing Opportunity

- Indigenous Identified opportunity - open to Indigenous applicants only

- Salary range $74,605 to $78,452 (plus 15.4% super)

- Based in Adelaide, (Karuna Country)

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 fresh water country.

Join Our Team as a Communications Officer

The Strategic Communications Unit sits within the Policy, Strategy and Performance Directorate and is responsible for managing internal and external media and communications functions. Team responsibilities include internal and external communications; branding; stakeholder engagement; and provision of advice to the ILSC Board and executives on the promotion and protection of the ILSC brand and reputation.

The Communications Officer is responsible for developing and coordinating communications materials, using their creativity and knowledge of Indigenous culture, for the ILSC. The position will work closely with the Digital Communications Advisor and Senior Media and Communications Advisor to provide support to deliver communications solutions to the Unit.

Responsibilities:

- Provide communications support to the ILSC’s Strategic Communications Unit

- Coordinate administrative functions for the Unit

- Input data into records management systems

- Write, edit and proof communications materials including media releases, website copy, internal communications, talking points, and speeches.

- Optimise content for the ILSC website and internal SharePoint site

- Assist in the management of ILSC’s social media channels, including the development of content.

- Manage the ILSC’s external facing Communications mailbox

- Respond to simple enquiries and direct more complex enquiries to appropriate employees

- Arrange for the procurement of and payment for goods and services

- Prepare correspondence, organise meetings, conferences and travel bookings;

- Contribute to planning activities within the work area

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.

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 and selection criteria). 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 contact Sean Turtur – Head of Strategic Communications on 08 8100 7152.

For the position profile and to apply please visit the ILSC Careers page at: https://www.ilsc.gov.au/careers/.

Applications close Wednesday 19 November 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.

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