Successful Tenancies Project Manager

About the Opportunity Indigenous Job Match is honoured to share this exciting opportunity with Tenants Queensland (TQ) a respected statewide community legal service supporting renters across the state. Tenants Queensland is seeking a First Nations Project Manager to lead the Successful Tenancies Project a vital initiative designed to address structural barriers experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander renters and strengthen organisational cultural capability across the tenancy support sector. This identified role will lead a small project team to develop practical culturally grounded solutions that empower First Nations renters, enhance relationships between housing providers and communities and build greater understanding within the tenancy ecosystem. Location & Details Location: Brisbane CBD Organisation: Tenants Queensland Employment Type: Full-time Fixed Term (to September 2026) Classification: SCHADS Award Level 6 Applications close: 9am Monday 20 October 2025 Your Impact As the Successful Tenancies Project Manager you will: Lead and deliver the Successful Tenancies Project from initiation through to completion. Strengthen relationships with First Nations communities, services and partner organisations. Build TQs cultural capability and ensure tenancy services are inclusive, respectful and effective. Oversee consultation and co-design processes with First Nations agencies. Manage a small internal team and external project partners. Develop a training and education package for real estate agents and landlords to improve culturally informed tenancy practices. About You Youre a First Nations leader passionate about housing justice and community empowerment. You bring: A strong understanding of the challenges faced by First Nations renters in Queensland. Proven experience leading projects or programs within community services, housing or advocacy. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. The ability to develop culturally appropriate education and engagement strategies. An understanding of (or ability to quickly acquire knowledge of) the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008. A qualification in Social Work, Social Science, Law or First Nations Studies is desirable but not essential. Benefits Generous salary sacrificing options A supportive culturally safe workplace Opportunity to lead real systems change for First Nations renters Work alongside a passionate and values-driven team How to Apply Please download the Position Description below and submit: Your CV A cover letter briefly addressing the Core Capabilities outlined in the Position Description Send your application to For further information contact Howard Lee on (07) or Posted with pride by Indigenous Job Match (IJM) At IJM were honoured to walk alongside organisations like Tenants Queensland who are committed to creating culturally safe workplaces and improving housing outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Required Skills With a commitment to the principles of social justice you will bring a strong understanding of the challenges faced by First Nations communities in Queensland. Knowledge of or the ability to quickly acquire knowledge of the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008. Demonstrated ability in delivering and managing programs in the social welfare or community services sector (highly regarded). Proven experience building and leading a small team. Excellent verbal and written communication skills both in person and online. Required Education A practicing certificate or entitlement to one. A minimum of 2 years PAE desired for Solicitor level (a minimum of 5 years PAE desired for Senior Solicitor level). Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: legal outreach, legal education, administrative law, environmental law and/or cultural heritage, problem‑solving skills and ability to make sound judgements and decisions based on consideration of different views. Demonstrated ability to work productively and to be Key Skills Project Management Methodology, Project / Program Management, Construction Estimating, Construction Experience, PMBOK, Visio, Construction Management, Project Management, Project Management Software, Microsoft Project, Project Management Lifecycle, Contracts Experience: years Vacancy: 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr