Development and Engagement Coordinator

Exant Advisory

City of Brisbane

On-site

AUD 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary packages

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Flexible working arrangements

Generous leave entitlements

Employee assistance program

Cultural awareness training

Health and well-being initiatives

7-day shutdown period during Christmas

Job summary

Queensland South Native Title Services (QSNTS) is seeking a Development and Engagement Coordinator to lead a team delivering culturally responsive development and engagement services for native title groups in the pre-determination phase.

Based in Brisbane, the role reports to the Chief Operations Officer and requires regular travel. Indigenous status is a genuine occupational requirement under applicable law.

Qualifications

Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations or governance structures.
Knowledge of Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) and Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (Cth).
Ability to manage competing priorities and work across disciplines.
Strong leadership, coaching and people management capabilities.
Excellent communication, negotiation and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

Lead, supervise and develop Development Officers and First Nations Engagement Advisors.
Allocate work, manage team capacity and monitor service standards and outcomes.
Deliver integrated, culturally informed, client-led services in collaboration with legal and anthropological teams.
Oversee the People, Place and Partnership Program planning, delivery and evaluation.
Ensure governance workshops and capability development initiatives are delivered consistently.
Build relationships with Traditional Owners, communities and Prescribed Bodies Corporate.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

Project management

Financial management

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Business, Governance, Indigenous Studies, Community Development or related discipline

Job description

About Queensland South Native Title Services

Queensland South Native Title Services (QSNTS) is a Native Title Service Provider funded by the Australian Government to assist Traditional Owners in pursuing and exercising their native title rights and interests through the provision of statutory services under the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth).

We are passionate about the work we do and the values by which we operate. We are committed to building trusted partnerships and walking alongside Traditional Owners, ensuring they have the information, time and support needed to make strong and informed decisions throughout the native title journey.

Our team of professionals is committed to the QSNTS Way: right people, right country, right path.

About the role

The Development and Engagement Coordinator is responsible for leading the delivery of high-quality, culturally responsive and client-led development and engagement services.

Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, you will lead the Development Officers and First Nations Engagement Advisors. You will ensure the team delivers integrated services that build the governance, organisational capability and readiness of native title claim groups and applicants during the pre-determination phase. You will also support Prescribed Bodies Corporate and Native Title Holders to strengthen their governance, cultural authority, organisational maturity and economic development following determination.

A key focus of the role is providing operational oversight of the QSNTS Prescribed Body Corporate Capability Development Program, People, Place and Partnership (PPP). You will lead the planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and continuous improvement of the program to ensure it achieves its intended outcomes.

Based in Brisbane, this is a full-time, fixed-term position. Regular travel throughout Queensland, interstate travel and weekend work are required.

It is a genuine occupational requirement under Section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld) for the successful candidate to be an Indigenous person.

Key responsibilities

Lead, supervise and develop Development Officers and First Nations Engagement Advisors, establishing clear expectations and supporting professional growth.

Allocate work, manage team capacity and monitor service standards, performance and client outcomes.

Lead the delivery of integrated, culturally informed and client-led services in collaboration with legal, anthropological and corporate teams.

Oversee the planning, delivery, evaluation and continuous improvement of the People, Place and Partnership Program.

Ensure governance workshops and capability development initiatives are delivered consistently and support the growth of participating Prescribed Bodies Corporate.

Champion services that place Traditional Owner priorities, culture, self-determination and cultural governance at the centre of delivery.

Build strong relationships with Traditional Owners, communities and Prescribed Bodies Corporate.

Manage operational budgets, resources, risks, reporting and information management requirements.

About you

Tertiary qualifications in Business, Governance, Indigenous Studies, Community Development or a related discipline.

Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations, communities or governance structures.

Knowledge or understanding of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth), the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (Cth) and Prescribed Body Corporate operating environments.

An understanding of native title, Prescribed Bodies Corporate and issues affecting First Nations peoples.

Strong leadership, coaching and people management capabilities.

Excellent communication, negotiation, stakeholder engagement and report-writing skills.

Demonstrated project, financial and resource management capabilities.

The ability to manage competing priorities, address performance matters and work collaboratively across disciplines.

A commitment to QSNTS' values and culturally informed service delivery.

A current open driver’s licence and availability for regular travel and weekend work.

What we offer

We offer a range of employee benefits and programs designed to promote work-life balance, career development, and personal growth. Some of the employee benefits that we offer include: