Manager Strategy and Engagement

• 12 month fixed term contract based in Adelaide
• Flexible Hybrid Work Environment
• Salary range $153,378 – $179,709 (plus 15.4% super)

Are you ready for a rewarding role that contributes to the self-determination of First Nations peoples? We have an exciting opportunity for a Manager Strategy and Engagement to join our dedicated Policy, Strategy, Performance team.

Who are we?

The Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC) is a corporate Commonwealth entity established under the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 2005 Act (Cth) (‘the Act’) and subject to the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013. The ILSC assists Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to realise economic, social, cultural and environmental benefits that the ownership and management of land, water and water related rights can bring. The ILSC provides this assistance through the acquisition and management of rights and interests in land, salt water and fresh water country.

What is the role?

Under the direction of the General Manager Policy, Strategy and Performance, lead strategy, development, strategic planning, oversight of the ILSC’s strategic initiatives and the provision of strategic advice and support to Board and senior leaders to the benefit of Indigenous Peoples.

Under the direction of the General Manager Policy, Strategy and Performance you will:

• Facilitate and execute internal strategic reform to enable the organisation to successfully implement its strategy.
• Provide strategic advice to staff and leaders regarding annual work planning processes and related projects that deliver on key organisational priorities and outcomes.
• Support and advise leaders on strategic opportunities and challenges that impact our goals, including conducting environment scanning on trends and supporting strategic thinking and decision making.
• In consultation with the ILSC’s Strategic Communications Manager, lead the development, adoption and implementation of a framework guide to engagement with First Nations enterprises at the national regional and community level. Support internal capability development as required.
• Manage the development of and facilitate the successful implementation of the ILSC’s National and Regional Indigenous land and Sea Strategies (NILSS and RILSS), including leading drafting and direction.
• To support strategy development, manage the coordination of comprehensive and culturally safe engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Prepare high-level briefings and other correspondence, including material for Ministerial and ILSC Board consideration.
• In line with the strategic priorities of the Program Development and Delivery Directorate, undertake the development and analysis of policy relating to the ILSC, supporting the ILSC to contribute to and influence relevant Government policy.
• Provide reports on the outcomes and benefits derived by Indigenous people through the ILSC’s programs and projects and make recommendations for continuous improvement to ensure that ILSC policies and programs deliver sustainable benefits to Indigenous people.
• Support the preparation and alignment of the ILSC’s planning and reporting cycle, comprising documents required under the PGPA Act and the ILSC’s own enabling legislation.

At the ILSC we offer:

• More than just a job. We offer you the opportunity to make a real, positive difference to the lives of First Nations peoples. When we return land and water Country to Indigenous ownership, or fund a new Indigenous enterprise or management project, we strengthen and deepen Indigenous connection to Country and advance progress towards self-determination.
• Generous leave entitlements and work conditions, including:
  • 15.4% superannuation on top of your salary
  • Flexible hybrid work environment (2 days WFH)
  • Not-For-Profit salary packaging
  • Paid leave over the Christmas and New Year’s period
  • Access to generous parental leave
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Generous Studies Assistance program
• Health and wellbeing programs:
  • Healthy Employment Scheme (HES) – An annual allowance towards your wellbeing
  • Screen Based Equipment Scheme – Includes eye testing and an allowance towards spectacles
  • Free Skin Checks

If you have a passion to drive change and want your work to align with your values to make a real difference, we invite you to apply now and start the conversation.

The preferred applicant will be engaged under the provisions of the ILC Enterprise Agreement.

TARGETED VACANCY – This role is open to all applicants, however those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and meet the requirements and are ranked suitable for the role will be given priority consideration in this recruitment process. 

Applications are to include a current CV and covering letter (covering letter to be maximum 2 pages detailing how your skills and experience align with the position profile).  Further information may be requested if you are selected for interview.  You must be an Australian resident to apply for this role.

If you’d like to find out more, please contact Casey Harris – Manager Strategy and Engagement on 08 8100 7146.

Applications close 5 January 2025.

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