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Senior Project Officer
Native Title Compensation; Native Title and Indigenous Land Services; Lands; Brisbane OR Any NTILS-occupied office (Cairns, Rockhampton, Bundaberg, Caboolture, Charleville, Toowoomba and Warwick considered)
As a Senior Project Officer you will contribute to the government’s responses to native title compensation claims. You will liaise within and between Native Title Indigenous Land Services and technical teams with the department of Resources to ensure the timely and accurate handling of claims through research and spatial data development.
The role requires experience with spatial and/or mapping systems, coupled with the ability to manage multiple projects. Understanding Queensland’s land titling system will also be beneficial to this role.
Discover a purpose driven career with the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development, and unleash your potential to grow. LANDS #DeliveringforQueensland!
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Administration |
| Classification | AO5 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City,Cairns region,Toowoomba region,Wide Bay,Darling Downs - Maranoa,Moreton Bay - North,Rockhampton region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/668055/25 |
| Closing date | 10-Nov-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Roy Harvey |
| Contact details | Phone: 0412 453 035 Access the National Relay Service |
As a Senior Project Officer within the Native Title and Indigenous Land Services team, you'll be part of a specialised group responsible for helping the Queensland Government recognise Indigenous interests in land and natural resources. Each day, you'll work closely with the Native Title Compensation team to coordinate Queensland's response to native title claims and Indigenous Land Use Agreements, ensuring decisions are well-informed and supported by accurate and legally defensible data.
This role will see you balancing research with spatial knowledge, using your organisational skills to manage multiple matters at once while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. You'll contribute to improving departmental processes, identifying ways to refine systems and make native title research more efficient and automated. You'll thrive in this role if you're analytical, curious and collaborative. The ability to interpret complex information, build respectful relationships and communicate clearly will help you succeed in this important work that supports
Queensland's reconciliation and land management goals.
To apply, please provide:
• A current resume detailing your relevant experience
• A cover letter addressing your experience:
o Researching and analysing information and applying relevant legislation and policy to undertake Native Title Compensation assessments
o Preparing reports, advice and other documentation to support native title and land related work
o Managing research data interaction with spatial mapping systems to ensure proper data retention and presentation
o Building strong relationships and working respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, stakeholders and team members
Why work for us?
The Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development (NRMMRRD) plays a critical role in supporting Queenslanders across the state—from Cairns to Mount Isa to Warwick—by delivering strong regional outcomes, fostering local economies, and strengthening government community partnerships. As stewards of over 60%
of Queensland's land and key supporters of industries such as mining and manufacturing, our reach and impact are vast.
We are committed to putting our people first—empowering staff, celebrating success, and encouraging innovation. Our workplace is mobile, flexible, inclusive and respectful, and we are focused on growing united, capable leaders. For more information, visit:
https://www.nrmmrrd.qld.gov.au/about-us/careers/who-we-are
We offer:
• Competitive superannuation and salary sacrificing options
• Flexible working options supporting work-life balance
• Generous leave provisions across the Queensland public sector
• Professional career development and training opportunities
• Relocation assistance and provisions
• The chance to help #DeliveringforQueensland! and be part of Queensland's long-term prosperity
To learn more about the benefits of working with the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development, visit:
https://www.nrmmrrd.qld.gov.au/about-us/careers
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/668055/25
Closing Date: Monday, 10 November 2025
Further information
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