Indigenous Engagement Manager

You will be responsible for supporting the implementation of the First Nations Strategy and our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan 2023 - 2026 across the Perth region as well as the development and delivery of First Nations strategies, programs and initiatives across the companies Projects and Assets that support the Company Group Strategy and the ESG Strategy.

This is a diversified Australian property development company. It has business in shopping centres, residential estates, industrial estates and manufactured housing communities.

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 the companies First Nation Strategy and Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan 2023 - 2026
• Contribute to the companies Reconciliation Working Group providing guidance and support as required
• Work with Development and Project Managers across the region to develop Indigenous Engagement Plans at a Project and Asset Level
• Support Development Teams in navigating cultural heritage policy and compliance requirements
• Drive Indigenous employment and procurement initiatives across all WA 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 the companies 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
• 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:

• Demonstrated 10+ years 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***