Address- Foster strong relationships with Indigenous communities
- Provide expert advice on stakeholder engagement strategies
- Brisbane based
Delivering good energy starts from within
It’s an exciting time to join Origin. Creating a great place to work means together we’re progressing our ambition to lead the energy transition through cleaner energy and customer solutions. We’re always looking for better ways to deliver for our customers – and for our people.
About the role:
As the Senior First Nations Engagement Lead, you will drive our First Nations Engagement Strategy, fostering strong relationships with Indigenous communities and facilitating the social licence to operate for our renewable and cleaner energy plans. As an expert in Indigenous engagement, you will provide strategic advice, ensuring cultural sensitivity and safeguarding cultural heritage values. You will forge partnerships aligned with our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), creating economic opportunities through benefit sharing initiatives, training programs, and procurement prospects. Together, we will work with Indigenous communities, delivering benefits, while accelerating the transition to cleaner energy.
Why this role matters:
Develop, implement, and refine engagement strategies to build long-term relationships with Indigenous peoples and Traditional Owner Groups.
Lead research and consultation to identify the needs and interests of First Nations communities, influencing the design and delivery of effective engagement programs.
Provide expert advice and coaching to senior leaders on stakeholder engagement strategies, communication materials, and operating procedures.
Strategically partner with the business to negotiate and implement agreements with First Nations and Indigenous communities such as land use agreements and cultural heritage management plans.
Identify opportunities for collaboration and maximise socio-economic benefits for Indigenous stakeholders in renewable and cleaner energy projects.
Monitor stakeholder needs, evaluate engagement projects, and ensure compliance with agreements while facilitating the delivery of benefits to communities
What you will bring?
Experience in sectors such as Energy, Construction, Government, Resources/Mining or Heavy industry
Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (desirable but not essential)
Expert understanding and navigation of the complex cultures, traditions, and histories of Indigenous peoples and the historical and contemporary issues impacting on Indigenous communities
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills to facilitate dialogue, negotiation and facilitate conflict resolution
Ability to work autonomously and willingness to travel to project sites
So, why join us?
Discounted Origin products benefits for employees, including Electrical, Gas and Internet offers!
Competitive salary + annual performance bonus + performance based reviews
Free and confidential counselling for employees and family members.
A great high energy team, that encourages interesting, rewarding, and engaging work!
Origin - Where good change happens
At Origin, we’re powered by people who believe in creating change.
We are committed to fostering a diverse, gender equitable workforce, where everyone is welcome, and all applications are evaluated on merit and potential. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people living with disabilities, culturally diverse people, any stage in life, people with intersex variations and people within LGBTQ+ communities, including trans and gender diverse.
Enjoy a challenging career in an exciting industry where you can grow and explore your potential. If you think you have transferable skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you.
To learn more about who we are, and what we do, visit our website: www.originenergy.com.au/about/careers/
Please note unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.
Origin recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and future.
