This is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Identified role. Under 105 of the Anti Discrimination Act 1991 (QLD), it is an equal opportunity measure for the incumbent to be an Aboriginal person and/or Torres Strait Islander person. Only applications from Aboriginal people and/or Torres Strait Islander people will be considered for this role.

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 high level advice to project stakeholders and relevant client representatives with respect to agreement making, policy development and strategic positioning.
· Support the development of innovative policy that builds and reframes our relationships and delivers outcomes aligned to First Nations people rights and aspirations.
· Support projects and teams to ensure successful and timely delivery of outcomes in support of the Department's strategic direction.
· Provide advice including policy support and interpretation of the Native Title Act and Cultural Heritage Act and related departmental legislation, policies, practices and processes to senior management.
· Assist in the preparation and/or coordination of briefing notes, program plans, submissions, reports and correspondence associated with the program.

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 ability to effectively research, analyse and develop, policy related to the protected areas and First Nations rights.
· Demonstrated ability to develop policy options to resolve land management issues, preferably in an agreement making space or similar.
· A thorough knowledge of, or a demonstrated ability to rapidly acquire, relevant legislation including the Native Title Act and Cultural Heritage Act and the policy landscape addressing the rights and aspirations of First Nations people.
· Demonstrated experience supporting productive working relationships, particularly in working effectively with First Nations people.
· High level communication skills with the demonstrated ability to communicate with influence and negotiate confidently.

How to Apply
• your current resume of no more than six pages
• a short two-page statement that briefly describes why you are the best suited person for this role--noting, our department values equity and diversity so please include information that will help us understand how you could contribute to our workforce diversity.
• evidence of the above listed Eligibility Requirements to confirm your eligibility.

This position in based in Brisbane but may require travel to other locations from time to time, including overnight stays.
Legislative or policy field i.e. Native Title Act would be highly regarded.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/668659/25

Closing Date: Thursday, 13 November 2025