Manager First Nations|Arrilla

Job DescriptionArrilla is a majority Indigenous-owned organisation celebrating 33 years of operation. Arrilla is a market leader in the provision of First Nations cultural competency training (digital, face-to-face, and virtual), community consultation and facilitation services, as well as a broad range of consulting services.You'll be part of a great, small team of First Nations peoples and non-Indigenous allies who work in the office as well as virtually, across Australia. And you'll work closely with Arrilla's CEO, Shelley Reys AO, a Djirribul woman and Partner at KPMG.We're looking for a great First Nations consultant to play a key role in the next phase of our growth. You'll bring a broad combination of qualities to the position, which will include experience in community consultation, facilitation and project delivery along with a strong sense of purpose and passion.What will you be involved in?

• Work on a broad range of rewarding consulting projects in the First Nations justice, child protection, education, health, and reconciliation spaces to help our clients to realise their objectives
• Develop / enhance facilitation skills enabling you to support workshops, stakeholder consultations and community engagement (virtual and face-to-face)
• Work across all industries and sectors including corporate, government and not-for-profit
• Develop high quality proposals, documents, reports and recommendations
• Present our services to clients from a range of sectors and industries
• Work with the team to identify growth opportunities

Are you the right fit for the role?

• You will be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent
• Sound knowledge of the matters that affect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Confidently lead as a cultural advisor in client-facing roles for workshops, meetings, and stakeholder engagements
• Strong communications skills with excellent interpersonal and writing skills
• Proven track record in contributing to and delivering projects successfully with desire to apply this in a context of First Nations research, evaluation and engagement
• Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work in an organised and autonomous manner to prioritise workloads
• Experience in or desire to develop strong facilitation and presentation skills
• Deep curiosity, excellent listening and empathy skills, and the willingness to 'roll your sleeves up' to get things done
• Ability to manage ambiguity and navigate unforeseen obstacles gracefully
• Experience in or desire to work with First Nations peoples and clients with an ability to help deliver on our vision which is “to build a reconciled nation by supporting our clients to work more effectively with First Nations peoples, one workplace at a time.”

Consulting experience is highly desirable but not essential. A willingness to learn combined with excellent written skills will be viewed favourably.Arrilla Indigenous Consulting is a joint venture entity between KPMG Australia and Aboriginal woman, Shelley Reys AO. Shelley is the majority shareholder, and it is therefore a majority Indigenous-owned business. The successful candidate will remain employed by KPMG and seconded to work for and in Arrilla. This ensures the continuity of KPMG's full benefits and entitlements.Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact the .Additional InformationKPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth.Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who've got your back. You'll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.At KPMG, you'll take control over how you work. We're embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact the .At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.