Are you ready for a rewarding role that contributes to the self-determination of First Nations peoples?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Officer to join our dedicated Finance team on a part time (0.6FTE) basis.

Who are we?

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.

What is the role?

Under the direction of the Manager Finance, the position will play a pivotal role in:

Supporting the ILSC’s finance function by helping maintain accurate financial records and ensuring reliable internal and external reporting.
Assist with end-of-month and end-of-financial-year processes, including preparing journals, reports and general ledger reconciliations, helping the ILSC meet its reporting obligations to Management, the Board and Government.
Provide general office administration support as required by the Manager or Supervisor.
Deliver high-quality work within agreed timeframes while contributing to a collaborative and outcomes-focused team environment.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with internal teams, operational divisions, subsidiaries and external stakeholders. Support day-to-day finance activities including processing sales invoices, purchase invoices, purchase orders and journal entries.

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
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). 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 John Lionello - Manager Finance on 08 8100 7135.

For the position profile and to apply please visit the ILSC Careers page at: https://www.ilsc.gov.au/careers/

Applications close 17 June 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 people are strongly encouraged to apply

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