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.
Better Partnerships with First Nations People
We are building partnerships with First Nations people to deliver benefits and improved environmental, economic, cultural, and social outcomes. Our goal is to re-frame relationships with First Nations people.
A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
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.
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 with Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Clients
* 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
* Advise and support Aboriginal land trusts and corporations to develop and/or improve land management capability to ensure compliance with relevant legislation including land transfer processes relevant to the work of the Program.
Coordinate Projects
* Co-ordinate and prioritise projects to ensure successful outcomes are achieved including convening Land Trust or Corporation meetings and drafting associated correspondence as required.
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.
About You
We're looking for someone who has 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 can 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.