Traditional Owner Relationship Advisor
- Strengthen our relationships with Traditional Owners in the Kimberley, Pilbara, Gascoyne/Mid-West and Esperance/ Goldfields.
- Engage Traditional Owners to play an important role in reshaping WA's energy future.
- Join our Deadly Energy Mob network at Horizon Power with over 40+ Aboriginal employees.
This position will develop and strengthen relationships with Traditional Owners across the Horizon Power service area to ensure consistency and “beyond compliance” outcomes in all Agreement making, aligning to Horizon Power's guiding principles.This position is a 2 year maximum term contract and is based in Bentley, Perth.Your role will include:
- Establishing and maintaining key relationships with Prescribed Bodies Corporate (PBCs), Land Councils, Native Title representative bodies and other groups representing the interests of Traditional Owners.
- Implementing Horizon Powers Traditional Owner land negotiation framework, engagement planning and benefits policy.
- Implementing Horizon Powers Aboriginal Engagement Strategy for operating on Aboriginal land including agreement making and developing partnerships.
- Managing end to end Traditional Owner engagement activities (plan, co-ordinate, schedule, monitor etc.) and report across the Horizon Power service area.
- Developing and/or review engagement materials, including slide packs, information papers, fact sheets and other collateral for meetings with Traditional Owners.
- Degree qualification or equivalent experience in project management, social sciences, business, community engagement, Native Title, Aboriginal Heritage or related discipline is highly desirable or relevant work experience is mandatory.
- Demonstrated experience working in an Aboriginal Affairs, Traditional Owner engagement, project management, or community-based role.
- Demonstrated experience liaising and negotiating with key Aboriginal organizations/bodies including community, government, and other stakeholders.
- Ability to influence and collaborate to support change management planning.
- Working on impressive renewable energy projects across WA
- Helping to create a connected and thriving WA.
- An extensive rewards and recognition program
- Access to our award-winning health and wellbeing program
- Flexible working arrangements
Across our organisation, we recognise and reward people and offer work that works with you. We're committed to equality and celebrate the diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and all characteristics that make our Horizon Power team so special. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.As a measure to achieve equality and support, Section 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) will apply to this position and is only open to Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander Peoples.Check out our Careers page to find out more information about Horizon Power. https://www.horizonpower.com.au/about-us/careers/Are you ready for something that's bigger than a job?If you're excited about the opportunity to join our Horizon Power team and make a real difference in the energy future of WA, we want to hear from you.Click 'Apply' below to get started with your application.Applications close on Friday 12th of July 2024.Please note: In some cases, we need to close the advertising earlier than the closing date - so don't miss your chance!