Indigenous Engagement Advisor | Cooma

An exciting opportunity exists for an Indigenous Engagement Advisorto join Snowy Hydro and play an important role in delivering initiatives and programs which empower and celebrate First Nations people and culture. 

Reporting to the Manager Communications, Marketing and Engagement, in this role you will build and cultivate authentic and respectful relationships with the Traditional Owners on the lands where we operate. 

This is a permanent full-time position, based in Cooma, NSW on Ngarigo Country, with occasional travel to our regional sites. 

Your responsibilities 

• Lead and facilitate opportunities for active Indigenous participation and engagement

• Develop and implement First Nations' action plans in line with Snowy Hydro's ESG (Environment, Social and Governance) strategy

• Enhance Snowy Hydro's value and connection with key stakeholders and partners through shared storytelling, consultation and collaboration

• Develop partnerships to build mutual respect and understanding

• Support the Snowy Hydro Community and Education teams to deliver First Nations' engagement activities, as required

Your experience and capability

• You have strong connections and experience working with First Nation organisations and communities

• You have a strong understanding, empathy and insight into the historic and ongoing challenges faced by our First Nations people

• You are experienced in designing and delivering multi-stakeholder and community engagement plans, respecting Indigenous culture and protocols

• You possess the ability to engage sensitively, diplomatically and effectively with a range of stakeholders in a sometimes challenging and complex environment 

• You possess a bachelor degree or equivalent experience in community engagement, communications, social services, humanities or related disciplines, or equivalent experience 

About Snowy Hydro

Snowy Hydro is a dynamic, integrated energy business that has been providing on-demand, reliable energy to Australia for generations. Snowy Hydro owns and operates a powerful combination of generation assets, including the mighty Snowy Scheme, gas and diesel plants, and contracted wind and solar energy. We provide electricity and gas to more than 1.3 million retail customers through our retail brands Red Energy and Lumo Energy. Snowy Hydro is currently building Snowy 2.0, Australia's largest committed renewable energy project. This nation-building project will provide on-demand energy and large-scale storage for many generations to come.

Applications close on Sunday 24 March 2024