Project Officer

• Full time, Ongoing Opportunity
• Indigenous Identified - open to Indigenous applicants only
• Salary range $83,143 to $88,009 (plus 15.4% super)

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 has a great opportunity for an enthusiastic Indigenous Project Officer to work within a collaborative project team to identify, develop and implement projects, working directly with people from Indigenous corporations to deliver economic, environmental, social and/or cultural benefits to Indigenous Communities. ILSC offers significant guidance, support and mentoring for the right candidate and will consider applicants who demonstrate the aptitude and capability but who have limited experience.

Under the direction of the Operations Manager, in line with legislative and program objectives and criteria, this role will assist as part of a project team to identify, develop and implement projects that deliver economic, environmental, social or cultural benefits to Indigenous Australians.

Specifically, the Project Officer will, under general supervision, assist in:

• Managing land and water assets with the intention of divesting the assets to Indigenous organisations.
• Developing projects that support the aspirations of Indigenous people and maximise the productivity of their assets.
• Providing reports, liaison with partners, and ensuring the performance of contract obligations relating to scheduled works, and lease agreement obligations

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 ILSC 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 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 Anna McNee – Operations Manager on

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

Applications close Sunday 4 January 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.