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.

Under the guidance of the Operations Manager, this role will work with organisations that have obtained land and water rights through the ILSC to broadly support the ongoing, sustainable management of Country. The role will involve collaborating with Indigenous landowners to maximise sustainable opportunities that improve the Indigenous Estate. Other key responsibilities include supporting the ILSC’s Our Country Our Future (OCOF) program, developing and implementing approved projects, managing contracts through to completion, evaluating effectiveness, and preparing reports and recommendations in line with ILSC policies to help achieve its objectives.

Under the direction of the Operations Manager, you will:

Negotiate with stakeholders and facilitate a collaborative approach to project development to optimise and deliver sustainable economic, environmental, social, or cultural benefits to First Nations peoples.
Proactively develop proposals for the ILSC to assist Indigenous Organisations to 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.
Develop regional knowledge (demographics, needs, issues, etc.) in order that activities are focussed, coordinated, strategic, effective, and regionally relevant.
Manage existing land and water acquisitions 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.

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.

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.

For more information, please contact Verity Sebire – Operations Manager on (08) 9420 6310

For the position profile and to apply please visit the ILSC Careers page at: Careers | ilsc

Applications close Sunday 22 February 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

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