• Opportunity to make a real difference
• 6 month fixed term contract (2 days per week) based in Brisbane
• Salary range $35,439 to $38,510 ($88,599 to $96,275 full time equivalent) plus 15.4% Super



Are you ready for a unique opportunity to have a significant impact on the lives of First Nations peoples? We are seeking an agile Project Advisor to join our Eastern Divisional Office at the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC) 2 days per week for a period of 6 months.

About Us

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 fresh water country.

About the Role

Reporting to the Operations Manager you will:

• Work closely with Indigenous Australians and other stakeholders to have a significant impact on the lives of First Nations peoples.
• Negotiate 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 develop 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.
• Undertake research, market analysis, project scoping, due diligence and feasibility analysis of projects to establish the business case for ILSC investment.
• Individually or in a team, prepare 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.
• Plan, negotiate, develop and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders and agencies in order to foster beneficial partnerships to enhance and extend the application of ILSC programs.
• Partner with stakeholders and co-investors to increase the reach and impact of projects.
• Manage 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.
• Prepare high quality reports, Board papers and briefings related to land and water acquisition and management functions in accordance with agreed ILSC processes and procedures.

At the ILSC we offer:

• 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.
• ILC3 Upper classification and rates for this role are subject to an increase to $38,477 to $41,030  ($96,194 to $102,576 full time equivalent) in October 2023.
• The prospect to fast-track your career by working on high impact projects across Australia.
• 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 between the Christmas and New Year’s period
• Training and development opportunities
• Health and wellbeing programmes:
• Screen Based Equipment Scheme – Includes eye testing and an allowance towards spectacles
• Free annual 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 ILC 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). Further information may be requested if you are selected for interview. You must be an Australian resident to apply for this role.

For more information please contact: Chris Martin, Operations Manager – 0405 061 673 or Freecall 1800 818 490.

Applications close 20 September 2023.

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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply