- Full time ongoing roles based in Brisbane
- Drive positive outcomes for First Nations peoples
- Not-For-Profit Salary Packaging
Are you passionate about supporting the self-determination of First Nations peoples? We’re offering an exciting opportunity for a Project Officer (Identified) and a Project Advisor to join our committed team in our Eastern Division Office.
Who are we?
The Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC) is a corporate Commonwealth entity established under the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 2005 Act (Cth) (‘the Act’) and subject to the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013. 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.
What are the roles?
Project Officer (Identified Vacancy) ($80,871 – $87,870)
Under the guidance of the Operations manager, we’re looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Project Officer to join our team. In this role, you’ll work closely with colleagues to support projects that deliver lasting economic, environmental, social, and cultural benefits to First Nations communities. You will play a key role in ensuring projects are well-managed, on track, and aligned with strategic goals. Your responsibilities will include:
- Monitoring compliance and helping to ensure project milestones are met on time
- Supporting community-focused activities that enable informed decisions about land ownership and management
- Gathering and analysing information, preparing clear reports, and contributing to risk assessments that guide investment decisions
- Producing high-quality reports and briefings within agreed deadlines
- Providing accurate, accessible advice on company policies and procedures to assist applicants and stakeholders—referring complex matters to senior staff as needed
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.
Project Advisor ($101,004 – $111,983)
Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Project Advisor will play a key role in supporting Indigenous organisations to unlock opportunities in land and water management. You’ll work closely with stakeholders to progress projects to an investment-ready stage, support land management for future divestment, and help maximise sustainable outcomes across the Indigenous Estate.
This is a dynamic role that combines relationship-building, strategic thinking, and project delivery. You’ll help bring ideas to life; developing proposals, evaluating opportunities, and guiding projects through to successful completion in line with organisational priorities and policy.
In this role, you will:
- Facilitate collaborative project development with stakeholders to deliver sustainable economic, environmental, social, or cultural benefits for Indigenous communities
- Proactively develop and assess proposals that support land and water acquisition or management
- Conduct research, due diligence, and feasibility assessments to build strong business cases for investment
- Organise and lead workshops that support informed decision-making and help set long-term goals for land and water management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with Indigenous organisations, stakeholders, and partner agencies
- Prepare high-quality reports, board papers, and briefings that support transparency and effective decision-making
TARGETED VACANCY – This role is open to all applicants, however those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and meet the requirements and are ranked suitable for the role will be given priority consideration in this recruitment process.
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.
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.
For more information, please contact Nyaree Mewett – General Manager Eastern Division on 07 3854 4660
Applications close 6 July 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 applicants are strongly encouraged to apply
