Project Officer

Overview

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 Program Delivery Directorate oversees the management and implementation of the ILSC core legislative acquisition and management functions that assist Indigenous people to acquire and manage country (land and water) across Australia. It does this to achieve economic, social, cultural or environmental benefits for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, in accordance with the ILSC’s National Indigenous Land and Sea Strategy. It has three operational regions: Central Division (based in Adelaide and responsible for NT, SA, Vic and Tas), Eastern Division (Brisbane, responsible for QLD and NSW) and Western Division (based in Perth, responsible for WA).

Responsibilities

- Under the direction of the Operations Manager, assist as part of a project team to identify, develop and implement projects that deliver economic, environmental, social or cultural benefits to Indigenous Australians.
- Manage land and water assets with the intention of divesting the assets to Indigenous organisations.
- Develop projects that support the aspirations of Indigenous people and maximise the productivity of their assets.
- Provide reports, liaise with partners, and ensure the performance of contract obligations relating to scheduled works and lease agreement obligations.

Qualifications and capabilities

- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and build productive working relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and a knowledge and understanding of their history, culture and protocols.
- Collaborate with Indigenous businesses, organisations, and other partners to achieve agreed outcomes.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team in a diverse work environment while effectively managing priorities and tasks to completion.
- Related experience in and/or capacity to develop knowledge of project coordination or project management techniques.
- Ability to understand and relate contractual obligations to work tasks and project outcomes.
- Demonstrated experience in administrative functions as it relates to project management; this may include logistics management, diary/meeting/scheduling, document and reports coordination, managing conflicting priorities, records management, and/or use of appropriate systems.
- Undertake research and analysis to assist with preparing routine correspondence and reports for a range of audiences to aid in decision-making.
- Demonstrated ability to use initiative and solve problems, both individually and as a team member.

What 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

How to apply

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.

Contact

Ray Lennox – General Manager, Western Division, phone 0493 994 096.

Application details

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

Applications close Sunday 14 September 2025.

Identified vacancy: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. The filing of this employment opportunity is intended to constitute a special measure under subsection 8 (1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975.

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