Project Officer (Identified) - Western Division

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. 

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. 

The occupant of this position will be able to demonstrate the possession of the following criteria. 

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and build productive working relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and a knowledge and understanding of their history, culture and protocols. 

• Collaborate with Indigenous businesses, organisations, and other partners to achieve agreed outcomes. 

• Capability to work independently and as a member of a team in a diverse work environment while effectively managing priorities and tasks to completion. 

• Related experience in and/or capacity to develop the knowledge of project coordination or project management techniques. 

• The ability to understand and relate contractual obligations to work tasks, and project outcomes. 

• Demonstrated experience in administrative functions as it relates to project management; and may include, logistics management, diary/meeting/scheduling functions, document and reports coordination, managing conflicting priorities, records management and/or utilisation of appropriate systems. 

• Undertake research and analysis to assist with preparing routine correspondence and reports for a range of audiences to aid in decision-making. 

• Demonstrated ability to use initiative and solve problems, both individually and, as a member of the team. 

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