Senior Administration Officer (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 freshwater country. 

Reporting to the General Manager, the Senior Administration Officer supports the smooth day-to-day operations of the EDO by managing a variety of administrative, financial, reporting, and project support tasks. The role is suited to a proactive and adaptable person who can help improve and maintain consistent processes, procedures, templates, and project management systems across the organisation. Key responsibilities include conducting research to support informed decision-making, providing guidance and training to staff on organisational procedures and systems, and assisting with reporting requirements, including annual reports. The role may also involve leading meetings or workshops and taking on additional duties as needed to support the effective operation of the ILSC. 

The ILSC is seeking a proactive and agile individual to join our Divisional Office team. This role will play a pivotal role in: 

• Support the ongoing alignment of procedures, guidelines and templates across the ILSC’s strategic and performance frameworks, as well as its project management systems. 
   

• Help develop and implement a proactive, systematic approach to gathering and responding to feedback on processes, procedures, guidelines, templates and systems, contributing to continuous improvement across the organisation. 
   

• Undertake research and investigation activities as required to support business outcomes and informed decision-making. 
   

• Carry out additional duties as directed by the Manager to support the efficient and effective operation of the ILSC. 
   

• Contribute to a safe and risk-aware workplace by assisting in the identification of hazards and supporting the implementation of appropriate risk control measures. Actively follow all risk management requirements, including ILSC procedures and guidance from line management, to help minimise risk to employees, the organisation and stakeholders. 

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).  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 Nyaree Mewett – General Manager Eastern Division on 07 3854 4660

At the ILSC we're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities we support.