Project Advisor (Identified)

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. 

Under the direction of the Business Development Manager, the Project Advisor will develop and assess land and water acquisition and management enquiries and work with Indigenous organisations to progress projects to the point they are ready for ILSC investment; collaborate with Indigenous organisations to manage land towards a divestment outcome; and collaborate with existing Indigenous land owners to maximise sustainable opportunities to improve the Indigenous Estate. You will support the delivery of Our Country Our Future (OCOF) program outcomes, implement approved projects, develop and manage contracts through to completion, evaluate project effectiveness and prepare reports and recommendations in accordance with ILSC policy and procedures that assist in achieving the objectives of the ILSC. 

• Negotiating with stakeholders and facilitate a collaborative approach to project development to optimise and deliver sustainable economic, environmental, social or cultural benefits to Indigenous Australians.  

• Proactively developing proposals for the ILSC to assist Indigenous Organisations to acquire land and water rights or manage land that they already own to deliver sustainable economic, environmental, social or cultural benefits.  

• Undertaking research, market analysis, project scoping, due diligence, and feasibility analysis of project proposals to establish the business case for ILSC investment. 

• Individually or in a team, preparing for and facilitate workshops to assist stakeholders and the ILSC to make informed decisions, and to set and monitor future objectives regarding land and water ownership and management.  

• Partnering with stakeholders and co-investors to increase the reach and impact of projects. 

• Managing existing and new land and water acquisition and management projects so that sustainable outcomes are achieved in a timely manner and project compliance is maintained.  

• Preparing high quality reports, Board papers and briefings related to land and water acquisition and management functions in accordance with agreed ILSC processes and procedures.  

• Working as an effective team member, member of the Divisional Office and wider ILSC, through fostering a cooperative, professional and positive work atmosphere.  

Completion or progress towards an appropriate tertiary qualification will be viewed favourably. 

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. . 

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 Karen Mangan – Business Development Manager on 08 8100 7163 

Applications close Friday 10 July 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.