Aboriginal Community Engagement Senior Advisor

We’re recognised worldwide for our performance and innovation to secure water supplies for Western Australia in a changing climate. We’re driven to make our state a great place to live and we have career opportunities to help make it happen. 

A career at Water Corporation can unlock the door to ongoing long term career development opportunities; we also support training and development, flexible work arrangements, health and lifestyle programs and generous company benefits.

If you share our commitment to WA then consider Water Corporation as the next step in your career.

About the role:

This position relates to Section 50(d) of the Equal Employment Opportunity Act 1984 (WA), where Aboriginality is considered a genuine occupational qualification for this position.

In this role you will deliver effective Community Engagement with Aboriginal communities, customers, and stakeholders to support a large range of infrastructure projects within the Aboriginal Communities Water Services (ACWS) program.

We are looking to create a pool of suitable applicants to fill immediate and future vacancies for similar opportunities. We currently have one fixed term opportunity available for a period of six months with possibility of extension or permanency.

What the role will involve:

• Develop, implement, and maintain effective communication and Community Engagement strategies to support the delivery of the Aboriginal Communities Water Services program.
• Undertake situation analysis in planning for and delivering successful Community Engagement strategies, activities, and materials.
• Engage with Aboriginal communities and Traditional Owner groups as key stakeholders to inform our strategic development and management.
• Plan, coordinate, and lead events including the associated logistics, internal and external stakeholder management.
• Provide ongoing support on projects where Aboriginal engagement forms part of the key deliverables.

Key skills and experience: 

• This position relates to Section 50(d) of the Equal Employment Opportunity Act 1984 (WA), where Aboriginality is considered a genuine occupational qualification for this position.
• Substantial experience in Aboriginal Community Engagement, stakeholder and issues management.
• Considerable experience in developing communication and Community Engagement strategies.
• Demonstrated communication, interpersonal, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated organisational and project management skills.
• Ability to travel to remote and regional areas often.
• Tertiary level qualification in related discipline.
• Current unrestricted WA Drivers Licence.

Applications close 7th February 2024

As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete Pre-Employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.

We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date.

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace:

Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.

We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer at ***********@watercorporation.com.au or 9420 2000.

To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website