Senior Project Officer
Aboriginal Land Council NSW
Posted 2 days ago
Aboriginal Identified position
Fulltime- ongoing position
Located at Southern Zone Office - Fyshwick
Salary $100,880 - $118,664 per annum plus superannuation of 12%
70-hour fortnight, NFP salary packaging, EAP, hybrid workplace and other benefits
About the role:
The Senior Project Officer is responsible for ensuring that the NSWALC policies and procedures are interpreted and implemented effectively. Provide sound advice to LALCs under the provisions of the ALRA as amended and undertake day to day management of staff, monitor and manage the efficient use of resources.
Key Outcomes / Accountabilities for the Senior Project Officer are summarised as follows but are not limited to:
Assisting in establishing effective policies, procedures, reporting and internal controls for LALCs to enable them to operate efficiently and effectively in compliance with the ALRA and NSWALC policy.
Assessment of LALC Community Land and Business Plan (CLBP’s) including providing advice and guidance.
Assessment of LALC community benefit schemes including residential accommodation.
Assisting the NSWALC and the individual LALC’s in identifying and developing the progress of Land Development, Business and other Economic Development opportunities across the Zone.
Assisting the NSWALC and the individual LALC’s in identifying and managing social and culture and heritage issues/programs.
Compliance with the NSWALC Funding Agreement, legislative timeframes.
Undertaking periodic Risk assessments of LALCs and identify and report critical issues that are affecting the operations of the LALC.
Presenting and facilitating NSWALC suite of training packages including mandatory governance training.
Establishing sound rapport with LALC's, travelling widely across the Zone and providing on-the-spot assistance and guidance for LALCs including attendance at LALC meetings.
Providing leadership and management of direct reporting staff.
Acting in accordance with NSWALC policies and procedures, including WHS obligations at all times applying high standards of probity and ethical behaviour.
Operating within a team environment.
Providing critical advice to other Business Units within the NSWALC.
Essential Criteria:
Aboriginality - this is an identified position under Section 14 (d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
Comprehensive knowledge of the cultural practices, values and issues that affect Aboriginal people and communities in today's society.
Tertiary qualification and/or experience in a senior project/program management role.
Demonstrated high level of management and leadership skills with the ability to coordinate diverse functions and meet client needs within policy and legislative framework.
Excellent oral and written communication skills including the capacity to negotiate and mediate.
Demonstrated experience in the interpretation and implementation of legislation and program delivery preferably relating to Aboriginal people.
Advanced project management and financial literacy skills.
Demonstrated experience in policy formulation, implementation and review.
Demonstrated experience in research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to travel throughout the Zone in support of Aboriginal Land Councils.
Current NSW Driver's Licence.
To Apply:
Please submit your cover letter of no more than two (2) pages telling us about your interest in the role and what you offer to the team and organisation, along with your resume by the apply button or alternatively to [email protected] by 9th July 2025.
About Aboriginal Land Council NSW
NSWALC was established in the late 1970's to assist in the fight for land rights. It was formally constituted as a statutory corporation under the New South Wales Aboriginal Land Rights Act in1983.
As the State's peak representative body in Aboriginal Affairs, the New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council aims to protect the interests and further the aspirations of its members and the broader Aboriginal community. NSWALC is the largest member based Aboriginal organisation in NSW.
The New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) is committed to ensuring a better future for Aboriginal people by working for the return of culturally significant and economically viable land, pursuing cultural, social and economic independence for its people and being politically proactive and voicing the position of Aboriginal people on issues that affect them.
Aims and Objectives
The Constitution, Objects and Functions of NSWALC are set out in Part 7 of the Aboriginal Land Rights Act (1983).
These essentially give NSWALC the mandate to provide for the development of land rights for Aboriginal people in NSW, in conjunction with a network of Local Aboriginal Land Councils through:
•Land acquisition either by land claim or purchase
•Establishment of commercial enterprises and community benefit schemes to create a sustainable economic base for Aboriginal communities
•Maintenance and enhancement of Aboriginal culture, identity and heritage (including the management of traditional sites and cultural materials within NSW).
NSWALC also acts as an advisor to, and negotiates with, Governments, and other stakeholders, to ensure the preservation of Aboriginal land rights.
Under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act (1983), NSWALC is empowered to do the following:
•administer the NSWALC Account and Mining Royalties Account
•grant funds for payment of the administrative costs and expenses of Local Aboriginal Land Councils.
•acquire land on its own behalf or on behalf of, or to be vested in, Local Aboriginal Land Councils
•determine and approve/reject the terms and conditions of agreements proposed by Local Aboriginal Land Councils to allow mining or mineral exploration on Aboriginal land
•make claims on Crown lands, either on its own behalf or at the request of Local Aboriginal Land Councils
•with the agreement of the particular LALC, manage any of the affairs of that Council
•conciliate disputes between Aboriginal Land Councils or between Councils and individuals or between individual members of those Councils
•make grants, lend money or invest money on behalf of Aboriginal people
•hold, dispose of or otherwise deal with land vested in or acquired by NSWALC
•ensure Local Aboriginal Land Councils comply with the Act in respect of the establishment and keeping of accounts and the preparation and submission of budgets and financial reports
•advise the Minister on matters relating to Aboriginal land rights
•exercise such other functions as conferred or imposed on it by or under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act (1983) or any other Act.
The State's Land Council network operates as a two tiered structure, comprising the peak body, NSWALC, which operates from Parramatta and five of Zone offices in Dubbo, Queanbeyan, Coffs Harbour, Broken Hill and Gosford, and 120 Local Aboriginal Land Councils, which are governed by elected Boards.
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