Business Development Manager

• Full-time, 12 Month non-ongoing contract role based in Perth  
• Flexible Hybrid Work Environment / Opportunity to make a difference  
• Not for Profit Salary Packaging 

Are you ready for a rewarding role that contributes to the self-determination of First Nations peoples?  

We have an exciting opportunity at The ILSC for a highly motivated, proactive and agile Business Development Manager to join our Program Delivery team. 

Under the direction of the Western Division General Manager, in line with legislative and program  

objectives and criteria, lead, identify, develop, and implement projects that deliver economic,

environmental, social, or cultural benefits to Indigenous Australians and build the Indigenous estate.  

Specifically, the Business Development Manager will identify and lead a range of activities including: 

• Acquisition of land and water related assets for granting to Indigenous organisations to support them achieving their aspirations. 
• Development of land and water related management projects to support the aspirations of  
• Indigenous land and sea holders and maximise the productivity of their assets. 
• Prepare high quality/complex submissions, briefings, reports and other correspondence to facilitate information exchange, including the provision of advice. 
• Creates a positive working environment that fosters, innovation and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders for the benefit of Indigenous people. 
• Lead and ensure project groups are aware of their responsibilities and obligations under ILSC policies including risk management framework. 

Formal qualifications in an appropriate discipline will be highly regarded.

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 
• 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 ILSC Enterprise Agreement.  

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 Darryl Millington – A/General Manager Western Division on 08 9420 6***.  

For the position profile and to apply please visit the ILSC Careers page at: https://www.ilsc.gov.au/careers/  

Applications close 21 August 2026. 

At the ILSC we're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities we support. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply 

The Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC) is a corporate Commonwealth entity established under the ATSI Act and subject to the PGPA Act. 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 freshwater country.