Project Officer (Learning & Development) (Parental Leave Cover)

WHO WE ARE

The Australian Indigenous Governance Institute (AIGI) is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation recognised for leadership and excellence in Indigenous governance. We support Indigenous peoples, organisations, and communities with tools, resources, and networks to strengthen self‑determination through strong self‑governance. Headquartered at Brisbane Technology Park with staff working remotely across Australia, AIGI is governed by an all‑Indigenous Board. Our 2025–2028 Strategic Plan focuses on Indigenous Governance Leadership and Success, Indigenous knowledge and wisdom, and long‑term sustainability.

To find out more about our organisation, visit our website www.aigi.org.au.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Officer (Learning and Development) to join our team! This role will report to the Learning and Development Manager, and provide support across our learning and development activities, including client relations, stakeholder management and support, and administrative tasks.

This is a Parental Leave cover of 12 months (with possibility of extension) commencing May 2026.

Your main role responsibilities include:

• Supporting the development, coordination and promotion of learning and development activities (including facilitation of training workshops, conferences, seminars, webinars, delivering masterclasses)
• Assisting the management of logistics, sponsorship, marketing, and communication of L&D activities
• Supporting the development and maintenance of policies, protocols, plans, and templates relating to event planning and marketing activities
• Regularly reviewing, evaluating, and reporting on L&D activities
• Monitoring and updating the AIGI and L&D calendars to support effective planning and scheduling
• Building and maintaining relationships with, and the positive experience of, key internal and external stakeholders
• Providing appropriate guidance, assistance, and information as required to stakeholders in a timely, professional manner
• Providing high-level support to AIGI’s partners, collaborators, consultants, speakers, and participants in relation to L&D activities
• Any additional tasks that align with your role and responsibilities as directed by the Director of Learning and Resources or CEO

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

To be successful in this role, you ideally have:

• Relevant qualifications AND/OR relevant work experience working in education, training, or learning and development (qualifications are non-essential)
• Demonstrated experience working with Indigenous organisations, communities, and individuals in a culturally sensitive manner
• Knowledge of, and adherence to, Indigenous protocols, including respecting traditional leadership structures and ceremonies
• Demonstrated stakeholder management and relationship building skills, with proven experience in managing a complex array of stakeholders with sensitivity and diplomacy
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating training and/or workshops and event planning
• High-level organisational and time management skills, including the ability to work in a fast-paced, agile organisation with competing priorities, pressures, and strict deadlines
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail with limited supervision
• Ability to work effectively both autonomously and as a team to achieve desired outcomes
• An ability to undertake interstate travel as required

WHO ARE YOU?

 You are a self‑motivated and creative professional who embraces new skills as projects and organisational priorities evolve. You thrive in fast‑paced, agile environments with competing deadlines and enjoy supporting and managing a diverse range of learning and development initiatives.

You thrive working either independently or as part of a team to achieve collaborative goals and you genuinely enjoy building relationships, connecting with stakeholders, and working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders within the Indigenous community. You have strong emotional intelligence and understand the cultural sensitivities and significance of the Indigenous community’s history and future.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit a cover letter addressing the selection criteria - including your skills, experience, and qualifications (maximum two pages) - along with your resume. If you have any questions or require support in preparing your application, please contact Poppy Whale at pwhale@partale.com.au

AIGI is committed to fostering diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

AIGI acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging. This job advertisement comes from Gadigal Country.