Project Officer Indigenous Identified

Wtma; Australia; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12.75% super

Flexible work and leave loading

Job summary

The Wet Tropics Management Authority invites applications for a temporary full-time role within the World Heritage Connections team in Queensland. You will support Rainforest Aboriginal Peoples and Traditional Owners, building strong relationships and contributing to rights-based approaches to management of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area.

You will assist with engagement activities, coordinate meetings and events, help with project planning and reporting, and prepare communication materials

Qualifications

• Experience working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and communities.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience supporting projects or community engagement activities.
• Ability to prepare reports, presentations, newsletters and other written materials.

Responsibilities

• Support engagement activities and coordinate meetings and events.
• Assist with project planning and reporting.
• Prepare communication materials and publications for programs.
• Contribute to initiatives that strengthen connections between Rainforest Aboriginal Peoples, Country and World Heritage values.

Skills

Aboriginal engagement

Communication skills

Relationship building

Project support

Job description

Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation

• Temporary full-time to 30 June 2027 with possible extension
• $95,173 - $104,304 p.a.
• 12.75% super, flexible work and leave loading

Join a small, dedicated team supporting Rainforest Aboriginal Peoples and Traditional Owner aspirations across the Wet Tropics.

Join the Wet Tropics Management Authority and play an important role in supporting Rainforest Aboriginal Peoples to shape the future management of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area. Working within the World Heritage Connections team, you will support the implementation of a rights-based approach to management by building strong relationships with Rainforest Aboriginal Peoples, supporting Traditional Owner-led initiatives, and contributing to projects that strengthen connections between culture, Country and World Heritage values.

This diverse role involves supporting engagement activities, coordinating meetings and events, assisting with project planning and reporting, preparing communication materials and publications, and helping deliver programs that support the aspirations and interests of Rainforest Aboriginal Peoples. You will also assist staff to undertake culturally appropriate engagement using free, prior and informed consent principles.

We are seeking a motivated and organised individual with experience working collaboratively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and communities in a culturally respectful way. You will have strong communication and relationship building skills, experience supporting projects or community engagement activities, and the ability to prepare reports, presentations, newsletters and other written materials.

Experience in natural and cultural resource management, community engagement, Traditional Owner-led initiatives, environmental management or related fields will be highly regarded. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful outcomes for Rainforest Aboriginal Peoples and the long-term management of one of Australia's most significant World Heritage areas.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/706285/26

Closing Date: Tuesday, 17 November 2026