Senior Project Officer

Aboriginal Land Council NSW; Batemans Bay; Hybrid; AUD 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging

EAP

Hybrid workplace

70-hour fortnight

Job summary

Aboriginal Land Council NSW in Batemans Bay NSW is seeking a Senior Project Officer to provide expert advice, project leadership and strategic support to LALCs across the Zone.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will drive governance, policy implementation and capacity building to strengthen communities.

This is a full-time, two-year contract with a hybrid workplace, offering a base salary from $105,100 per annum plus 12% superannuation and additional benefits.

Qualifications

• Aboriginality is an identified position requirement.
• Tertiary qualifications and/or substantial experience in project, program or community management.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Advanced project management and financial literacy skills.
• Experience interpreting and implementing legislation, policy and governance frameworks.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and facilitation skills.
• Strong analytical, research and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Current NSW Driver Licence and capacity to travel extensively throughout the Region.

Responsibilities

• Support LALCs to operate effectively and in compliance with the Aboriginal Land Rights Act and NSWALC policies.
• Assessing Community Land and Business Plans and providing specialist advice and guidance.
• Assessing Community Benefit Schemes, including residential accommodation proposals.
• Identifying and supporting land development, business and economic development opportunities.
• Supporting cultural, social and heritage initiatives across the Zone.
• Delivering governance and capability-building training to LALCs.
• Providing leadership, mentoring and guidance to Project Officers and other team members.
• Managing stakeholder relationships and representing NSWALC at meetings and forums.
• Providing high-quality advice to management and internal stakeholders on complex matters.

Skills

Aboriginality

Project management

Leadership

Financial literacy

Legislation interpretation

Policy governance

Communication

Negotiation

Facilitation

Analytical thinking

Research

Problem solving

Self-management

Driver licence

Travel readiness

Education

Tertiary qualifications

Job description

Aboriginal Land Council NSW – Batemans Bay NSW

Salary Band 5 - Commencing Base Salary from $105,100 per annum plus superannuation of 12%

70-hour fortnight, NFP salary packaging, EAP, hybrid workplace and other benefits

• Aboriginal Identified position

• Fulltime 2 years contract

• Location - Batemans Bay NSWALC Zone Office

• Salary Band 5 - Commencing Base Salary from $105,100 per annum plus superannuation of 12%

• 70-hour fortnight, NFP salary packaging, EAP, hybrid workplace and other benefits

Lead Outcomes That Strengthen Aboriginal Communities

The New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) is committed to advancing the rights, interests and aspirations of Aboriginal people throughout NSW. The Community Division supports Local Aboriginal Land Councils (LALCs) to build strong, independent and sustainable communities through governance support, land activation and capacity building.

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Project Officer to provide expert advice, project leadership and strategic support to LALCs across the Zone.

About the role

Reporting to the Operations Manager/Zone Director, you will play a key role in delivering strategic initiatives and ensuring NSWALC policies, procedures and legislative requirements are effectively implemented.

Key Outcomes / Accountabilities for theSenior Project Officer

• Supporting LALCs to operate effectively and in compliance with the Aboriginal Land Rights Act and NSWALC policies.

• Assessing Community Land and Business Plans and providing specialist advice and guidance.

• Assessing Community Benefit Schemes, including residential accommodation proposals.

• Identifying and supporting land development, business and economic development opportunities.

• Supporting cultural, social and heritage initiatives across the Zone.

• Delivering governance and capability-building training to LALCs.

• Providing leadership, mentoring and guidance to Project Officers and other team members.

• Managing stakeholder relationships and representing NSWALC at meetings and forums.

• Providing high-quality advice to management and internal stakeholders on complex matters.

About you

You will bring:

• Aboriginality (identified position).

• Tertiary qualifications and/or substantial experience in project, program or community management.

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.

• Advanced project management and financial literacy skills.

• Experience interpreting and implementing legislation, policy and governance frameworks.

• Excellent communication, negotiation and facilitation skills.

• Strong analytical, research and problem-solving abilities.

• The ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.

• A current NSW Driver Licence and capacity to travel extensively throughout the Region.

Why Join NSWALC?

• Influence meaningful change across Aboriginal communities.

• Lead strategic projects with visible community outcomes.

• Work within a culturally strong and values-driven organisation.

• Access ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities.

Aboriginal Identified Position

This position is identified under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). Applicants must be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and be able to demonstrate strong cultural knowledge and community understanding.