We offer

Salary of $105,314 per annum depending on skills/experience, + superannuation.

Salary packaging (up to $15,899 a year, + meal/entertainment benefit of $2,650 a year).

5 weeks annual leave per year

Christmas shut down period credited as additional leave.

LSL vested after 7 years of service.

Employee Assistance Program.

Section 50(D) Aboriginality is an essential criteria

About us

Whadjuk Aboriginal Corporation represents the Traditional Owners of the Whadjuk region of the southwest of Western Australia. We work to manage native title benefits, while also advancing and strengthening Noongar culture, language, heritage, and society.

Role description

The Lands Officer will work closely with the Lands Manager, the WAC Cultural Advice Committee and the Noongar Boodja Trust to assess and on-board NLE lands within the WAC footprint.

Further, the Lands Officer will undertake GIS mapping and land data management services and provide the Whadjuk community members with land related advice.

Location

Perth

Hours

Full time – permanent

Aboriginality

The role will be to assist Aboriginal Community groups to identify needs, develop and implement strategies to address cultural heritage, land management, heritage protection of cultural sites and the cultural intellectual property of Aboriginal people. For this position, Aboriginality is considered essential. Therefore the position is a 50(d) position under the Equal Opportunity Act 1984.

Duties

Working with the Land Manager:

Implement and manage WAC’s Land Management System (GIS and workflow data system) including onboarding WAC leased land.

Maintain GIS data and produce maps and related products to facilitate decision making about potential land transfers, land use planning, Aboriginal cultural heritage matters and other land related projects.

Liaise with the WAC Cultural Advice Committee and Board to assess NLE lands.

Provide timely advice to the WAC community and external stakeholders regarding land matters.

Liaise with Government, private companies and not for profit organisations about land related matters.

Liaise with grant funding providers and administer the application and reporting of land management grants.

Other duties as required.

Selection criteria

Essentials

Extensive experience in using GIS mapping systems/applications and Microsoft Office computer software.

Experience working in a land related field such as town planning, land development, Aboriginal cultural heritage management or conservation and land management.

An understanding of Western Australian land tenure.

Well-developed written and oral communications skills, including an ability to prepare reports, memos, and other documentation (including maps).

Problem solving ability and initiative.

Demonstrated knowledge of, and ability to, engage effectively with the WKSN Noongar community and to liaise with government and corporate stakeholders.

Ability to work as part of a team.

Demonstrated proficiency using a range of software applications including Microsoft Word and Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

Current drivers’ licence and willingness to travel on Whadjuk country.

Desirable

Tertiary qualification in a relevant field.

Specific Requirements

Section 50D

Whadjuk Aboriginal Corporation seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the needs of our clients and stakeholders, and to improve employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply and identify themselves as being of Aboriginal descent in the recruitment process. For this position, Aboriginality is considered essential. Therefore, the position is a 50(d) position under the Equal Opportunity Act 1984.

Apply now

Seize this opportunity and apply now:

Address the selection criteria.

Submit your resume.

Closing date for applications is 5pm Friday 29 August 2025.