People & Capability Coordinator (12 Month Contract)

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 Team

Welcome to the People & Capability (P&C) team. We’re the ones helping shape how the workforce grows, develops, stays safe, and actually enjoys coming to work. Think HR, WHS, Learning & Development and Payroll all rolled into one very capable, slightly chaotic (in a good way) team.

We’re a relaxed, down-to-earth bunch who take the work seriously… but not ourselves. There’s a lot of laughing, a lot of collaboration, and a shared understanding that while the work can be manual and detailed, it’s also meaningful and, at times, surprisingly complex. No autopilot jobs here.

Right now, we’re on the hunt for a P&C Coordinator who can jump in, pick things up quickly, and keep the wheels turning over the next 12 months. This role is not for the faint-hearted; you’ll need to hit the ground running, but you’ll have a supportive team backing you all the way.

It’s a bit of everything (the good kind). Here’s the core of it:

• Owning the end-to-end recruitment process, from job ads to interviews to keeping candidates feeling like actual humans 
• Preparing letters of offer and contract variations with care and accuracy 
• Acting as the first point of contact for HR queries
• Contributing to Indigenous Employee Strategy (IES) activities, including coordination and administrative support for related initiatives and programs
• Supporting day-to-day HR operations, including: 
  
  • onboarding and induction 
  • admin support to committees and consultative groups 
  • coordinating internal initiatives and events
  • maintaining employee records and HR systems 
  • supporting compliance activities and documentation 
  • general HR administration to keep everything ticking along smoothly

And because we’re always looking to do things better (and smarter), you’ll also get involved in a range of improvement projects, helping us streamline processes, lift how we deliver services, and make life easier for everyone across the ILSC.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Can juggle tasks without dropping the important ones 
• Picks things up quickly and isn’t afraid to ask questions 
• Has a sharp eye for detail 
• Brings a sense of humour along with their professionalism 
• Doesn’t mind rolling up their sleeves for hands-on work, but also enjoys solving the more complex stuff 
• Is keen to contribute ideas and be part of improving how things are done 

If you’re ready to dive in, learn fast, and be part of a team that genuinely enjoys working together (and improving things as we go), we’d love to hear from you.

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

The preferred applicant will be engaged under the provisions of the ILSC Enterprise Agreement.

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.   

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 Rita Hadjisavva – P&C Business Partner on (08) 8100 7119.

Applications close Friday 22 May 2026

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