Aboriginal Land Trust Governance Specialist

Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council; Palm Island Aboriginal Shire; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Job summary

Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council is seeking an experienced Land Trust Officer to support governance, administration and ongoing management of Land Trust functions on Palm Island. The role focuses on Aboriginal Land Trust governance, land administration, leasing and tenure matters with a strong emphasis on compliance and community outcomes.

You will work with Trustees, Traditional Owners and government agencies to strengthen land governance practices and contribute to home ownership

Qualifications

• Experience in Aboriginal Land Trust governance and land administration.
• Knowledge of land tenure, leasing, and related governance processes.
• Strong written communication and reporting skills.
• Ability to interpret legislation, policy and governance frameworks.
• Stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Commitment to working respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Experience with DOGIT land administration and Trustee governance processes.
• Knowledge of the Aboriginal Land Act 1991 (Qld) and related legislation.

Responsibilities

• Support Aboriginal Land Trust governance and trustee decision-making processes.
• Manage DOGIT land administration and land tenure matters.
• Oversee leasing, licensing and land records management.
• Ensure legislative compliance and governance requirements.
• Handle complex and historical land administration matters.
• Engage with Trustees, Traditional Owners and government agencies.
• Contribute to Rent-to-Buy Home Ownership Scheme activities.
• Promote continuous improvement and knowledge transfer within Land Trust.

Skills

Land Trust governance

Land administration

Leasing & tenure

Legislation interpretation

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Cultural respect

DOGIT land administration

Aboriginal Land Act 1991

Trustee governance

Tertiary qualifications in land fields

Education

Tertiary qualification in land management/related field

Job description

Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council is seeking an experienced Land Trust Officer to support governance, administration and ongoing management of Land Trust functions on Palm Island. The role focuses on Aboriginal Land Trust governance, land administration, leasing and tenure matters with a strong emphasis on compliance and community outcomes.

You will work with Trustees, Traditional Owners and government agencies to strengthen land governance practices and contribute to home ownership