Indigenous Engagement Manager

We have an opportunity for an Indigenous Engagement Manager to join the team at our Brisbane Head Office. In this role you will be an active member of our National Indigenous Engagement Team and the broader Sustainability and Delivery Team reporting to the National Indigenous Engagement Manager, with a core focus on supporting our Projects and operations across the Queensland region and communities in which we operate in.

Describe the client:

We're one of Australia's largest diversified property groups. For over 70 years we've been creating and curating communities full of energy, soul and life. We're on a mission to create a better future for our people, communities and the planet.

Position Description:

• In collaboration with key stakeholders embed reconciliation practices, including cultural learning, designing with country, Indigenous employment and procurement, across the delivery and development stages of the business life cycle.
• Drive the implementation and delivery of key initiatives and activities relating to our First Nation Strategy and Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan 2023 - 2026
• Work with Development and Project Managers across the region to develop Indigenous Engagement Plans at a Project and Asset Level
• Support Development Teams in engaging with the local Indigenous community and navigating cultural heritage policy and compliance requirements
• Drive Indigenous employment and procurement initiatives across all QLD Projects and Assets
• Drive employee engagement in reconciliation activities by leading the development, promotion and management of local events to increase the engagement and networking around First Nations Days of Significance and other to better enhance the understanding and support of First Nations communities, customers and businesses
• Establish and support community partnerships that contribute to First Nations Engagement and positive social, economic and cultural outcomes, supported by our Community Partnership Framework.
• Provide expertise and operational guidance to the business to ensure the delivery of First Nations outcomes (inclusion, access and connection, health and wellbeing, employment, training, education etc) across Group and all business units.
• Engage and collaborate with key stakeholders and broader sustainability team including CARE Foundation and Social Sustainability Team on identifying emerging and future social/economic/cultural goals, priorities, and initiatives relevant to the region.
• Be an active member of the National Indigenous Engagement Team and contribute to our Reconciliation Working Group providing guidance and support as required
• Provide input and support to the National Indigenous Engagement Manager on key executive, governance and leadership engagement i.e. Board papers, presentations, reports.

Position Requirements:

• Significant experience working and engaging with First Nations people, communities and organisations
• An excellent understanding and awareness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culture and communities
• An excellent understanding and awareness of current government policy and requirements affecting First Nation communities
• Experience in developing Project Management Plans and establishing key programs and initiatives to improve their cultural practices to build meaningful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples desirable
• First Nations background is preferred
• Development/construction project engagement experience highly desirable
• Strong experience and Indigenous Employment and Procurement activities
• Strong self-starter with the ability to initiate, drive and develop new opportunities
• Strong communicator and storyteller - adept at balancing stakeholders and different perspectives from various cultural contexts.
• Strong commercial acumen, systems and critical thinking and data-informed approach to challenges and opportunities

Application requirements:

Candidate will be screened by IWS and will need to apply through IWS link

Indigenous Workstars specialises in the engagement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people into employment in a variety of communities and industries across Australia.

***Please note only candidates that are successful in moving to the next stage of recruitment will be contacted further***