Here at DETSI, you'll be inspired to make Queensland better and contribute to ensuring one of the world’s most diverse natural environments is maintained for the health and prosperity of current and future generations.

We are building better partnerships with First Nations people to deliver benefits and improved environmental, economic, cultural, and social outcomes.

We are looking for someone to join a passionate, high performing team, committed to re-framing relationships with First Nations people.

Job details

The people we serve come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds and lived experiences, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our department stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for the environment and science, you will find a home at DETSI.

Your contribution: 
· Provide specialist advice and professional representation to external and internal clients on the requirements of the Aboriginal Land Act 1991 (Qld) and Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (Cth) and related legislation, directives, policies and procedures in relation to the Program.
· Liaise and develop an effective network with Indigenous and non-Indigenous clients including land councils, government and non-government agencies, and local authorities on land related matters pertaining to the provisions of the Acts.
· Advise and support Aboriginal land trusts and corporations to develop and improve land management capability to ensure compliance with relevant legislation including land transfer processes relevant to the work of the Program.
· Co-ordinate and prioritise projects to ensure successful outcomes are achieved including convening Land Trust or Corporation meetings and drafting associated correspondence as required.
· Provide a broad variety of administrative tasks in supporting land holding entities, which includes organising land holding entity meetings, travel and catering arrangements, agenda development, completion of meeting minutes and meeting facilitation, rule book amendments and reporting requirements.

Please reach out to the contact officer to discuss this role further and obtain a full  understanding of the complexities of the position.

What's in it for you? 
· Join a supportive high-performing team with a positive culture and inspiring leadership!
· Enjoy fantastic flexibility, benefits, work life balance, significant development opportunities as a public servant of Queensland!
· Work where you can truly engage your values and sense of purpose to safeguarding the environment for Queenslanders.
· You'll experience so much here. For most of us, it starts with our wonderful people and the rich, diverse perspectives they bring. They're dedicated, passionate and curious professionals. We're all different, and those differences are what make us great.

About you 
· Demonstrated knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of the Aboriginal Land Act 1991 (Qld) and Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (Cth) and associated legislation, and ability to provide guidance and recommendation on their interpretation.
· Demonstrated high level oral and written communication skills including the ability to effectively liaise with First Nations people, internal and external clients and drafting / preparing associated correspondence.
· Demonstrated project coordination skills and experience.
· Demonstrated knowledge / skills / experience working with and / or providing guidance to Indigenous landholding entities.
· Demonstrated ability in working effectively both autonomously and as part of a team

This role is open to all applicants, however applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander that meet the minimum requirements for the role will be given priority consideration and invited to participate in the next selection activity

Applications to remain current for 12 months. 

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

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• 681569 26 - Role Descripiton (Word, 611KB)