Development & Engagement Lead — Native Title Governance

Exant Advisory; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary packages

Salary Sacrifice

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

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.