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The ILSC is committed to employing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

At the ILSC we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities that we support. The ILSC employs 100 people nationally and is an equal opportunity employer with a workforce of diverse cultural backgrounds, demographics, skills and experience.

Wholly-owned ILSC subsidiaries provide employment opportunities in the pastoral and tourism industries. Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia offers employment opportunities in the tourism industry and the National Centre of Indigenous Excellence offers opportunites at its Sydney premises.

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Current Vacancies

Posted 1 week ago

• Full time ongoing opportunity based in Perth
• Be part of a collaborative, friendly & supportive team
• Salary range $88,598 to $96,275 (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 is seeking a proactive and motivated Project Advisor to develop and implement projects that deliver economic, environmental, social and/or cultural benefits to Indigenous Australians. Ideally you will have a variety of experience and a developing network to bring opportunities to ILSC and the projects you work on.

Under the direction of the Operations Manager, you will:

• Manage land and water assets held by the ILSC with the intention of divesting the assets to Indigenous organisations.
• Develop and implement projects that support the aspirations of Indigenous people and maximise the productivity of their assets.
• Support the Western Division Landholding to Grant team by negotiating with proponents and facilitating a collaborative approach to project development.
• Undertake research, market analysis, project scoping, due diligence, and feasibility analysis of projects to establish the business case for ILSC investment.
• Partner with stakeholders and co-investors to increase the reach and impact of projects.

Along with proven project/contract management experience, you will also have exposure to project management software with the ability to swiftly utilise all ILSC software information systems.

If you have a passion to deliver amazing projects for Indigenous communities, are a great communicator and can meet tight deadlines, we want to hear from you!

At the ILSC we offer:

• Flexible working options
• Generous leave entitlements
• 15.4% superannuation
• Supported career training and development
• Great work environment where people are valued and respected.

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 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 would like to find out more, please contact: Colin Slattery – Western Divisional Manager – 08 9420 6313 or Freecall 1800 818 490.

Applications close 11 June 2023.

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 encouraged to apply

Applications close 11 June 2023

  • Exciting opportunity in a dynamic, inclusive workplace
  • Full-time ongoing contract - Adelaide base preferred - other locations considered
  • Salary range $150,000 to $170,000 + 15.4% superannuation

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.

About the Role

We are seeking a senior HR Leader to influence and deliver strategic, organisational and operational objectives. Reporting to the Executive Director Corporate, this role is responsible for leading the HR, Recruitment, WHS and Payroll teams and driving best practice services across the business.

This role will proactively promote a focus on employee engagement, capacity building, culture development and adherence to ILSC’s values, in order to promote the attraction and retention of quality people and drive improved outcomes.

In this role you will be responsible for:

  • Leading, developing and supporting the People and Capability team
  • Designing and delivery of Indigenous Employment and Engagement Strategies
  • Coaching and advising leaders on all aspects of ILSC's People & Capability strategies and objectives
  • Ensuring a successful outcome rolling out the new National Indigenous Land and Sea Strategy
  • Ensuring talent, succession and workforce planning, supporting improved business performance and growth
  • Leading and directing People and Capability projects
  • Leading all compliance activities relating to employment, pay and safety ensuring the business adheres to all legislation

About You

You will have proven experience working as an effective, engaging and respected leader within an Indigenous focused organisation. We are looking for that special people leader who combines best human resource practices with a natural abundance of energy, warmth and genuine enthusiasm which inspires and invigorates people around them.

Some key attributes that will ensure your success are:

  • Strong relationship management skills with the ability to build trust at all levels
  • The ability to communicate and influence effectively at senior levels of the organisation
  • Capability and desire to work both strategically and operationally and to deliver "hands on" support with your team as and when necessary
  • Strong commercial and business acumen
  • The passion to motivate and inspire the People and Capability team
  • Demonstrated capability and knowledge across all HR and governance disciplines, including WHS

We are ideally looking for a leader that has worked with developing and driving successful Indigenous strategy and programs. 

Benefits

  • 15.4 % superannuation
  • Additional leave entitlements
  • Employee Assistance Program & Healthy Employees Scheme
  • Financial study assistance
  • Capital city location
  • Flexible work arrangements + WFH 2 days per week

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

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are strongly encouraged to apply.

The ILSC has engaged Murra Partners to facilitate recruitment for this role. 

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Clare Coombs or Andrew Cabourn

To apply please visit: https://jobs.murrapartners.com/job/32041/people-capability-manager

Exciting opportunity in a dynamic, inclusive workplace

The benefits of working at the ILSC

The benefits of working at the ILSC include:

  • flexible working hours
  • a Healthy Employee Scheme
  • consideration of the family/working life balance
  • 15.4% superannuation
  • paid maternity and parental leave
  • studies assistance
  • Indigenous traineeships and cadetships
  • individualised performance agreements

More information is available in the ILSC Enterprise Agreement and Recruitment Privacy Statement available from the links below:

ILSC Indigenous Traineeships & Cadetship

Our Indigenous Trainees are directly employed by a Group Training Organisation and hosted at an ILSC office or property. Traineeships are a combination of paid work and structured training over a period of 12 to 24 months, depending on the qualification.

Our Indigenous Cadetship Program links Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander tertiary students with the ILSC in a cadetship arrangement involving full-time study and negotiated work placements.