The Australian Indigenous Governance Institute (AIGI) is seeking a Project Officer (Business Development and Advisory) to lead and support key governance advisory projects from conception to completion. Reporting to the Director of Business Development, you will play a vital part in delivering high-quality services that strengthen the self-determination and governance capacity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
What You'll Do
- Lead and manage governance advisory projects, from developing proposals and defining scope to overseeing delivery, resources, timelines, and budgets.
- Undertake robust qualitative and quantitative research, transforming findings into strategic, culturally grounded insights.
- Develop impactful reports, proposals, policy submissions, and strategic advice.
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nations, governance bodies, clients, and partners.
- Lead effective consultation processes and represent AIGI at external forums and events.
- Contribute to policy and reform, providing evidence-informed input to AIGI's advocacy efforts.
- Coordinate internal and external contributions, clarify roles, and manage project logistics, compliance, and reporting.
- Support Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) initiatives and integrate insights into practice to strengthen AIGI's internal systems.
- Contribute to a high-performing, culturally safe, and collaborative team environment.
What We're Looking For
- Demonstrated cultural competency and experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and organisations in community.
- Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- Qualifications in a relevant field such as Indigenous studies, public policy, governance, research, or law.
- Proven experience in project planning and delivery within governance, policy, or advisory projects, including managing budgets, timelines, and deliverables.
- High-level written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to prepare impactful reports and proposals, translating complex information into accessible language.
- Strong research skills (qualitative and/or quantitative) and the ability to translate findings into strategic, culturally grounded recommendations.
- Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills, including deep consultation and facilitation experience.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and within a distributed team, demonstrating strong coordination and critical thinking.
- Ability to travel as required.
Nice to Have
- Experience contributing to reform, advocacy, or strategic policy processes.
- Knowledge of Indigenous policy, systems reform, or advisory work.
Team & Environment
You will report to the Director of Business Development and work collaboratively across AIGI. The team is committed to a culturally safe, high-performing, and collaborative environment focused on Indigenous Governance Leadership, Indigenous knowledge, and Sustainability.
Work Mode
This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, based at the Brisbane Technology Park in Eight Mile Plains, Queensland.
AIGI is committed to achieving diversity and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people.
