Aboriginal Strategy

Aboriginal Strategy & Reconciliation - Senior Advisor Join to apply for the Aboriginal Strategy & Reconciliation - Senior Advisor role at Water Corporation This part time position is advertised under Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984. We are seeking to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our customers and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees. Aboriginal Australians are encouraged to apply. Overview Thrive by making a meaningful contribution to your community while shaping WA’s water future. At Water Corporation you can live, work, and raise your family on Country without compromising your career pathways or cultural obligations. We acknowledge we have much to learn from the traditional owners of the land and waterways on which we operate. Embracing this is necessary to protect our most precious resource in a sustainable way for generations to come. Responsibilities Work with a small high impact team that values respect, trust & shared purpose. Support the Program Director and Team Leader – ASR to work collaboratively with leaders. Translate the ambitions statements of Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow (YTT) into cohesive and integrated plans; providing clarity on required outcomes and the alignment to the delivery of the corporate strategy. Develop a best practice culturally intelligent approach for Water Corporation’s way of working. Strengthen coordination between initiatives, programs and activities, with a focus on building a shared sense of direction and alignment. Lead and develop project briefs, project plans and stakeholder maps and facilitate project team meetings ensuring projects are delivered to scope, time and budget. Provide post‑implementation project governance support and advice to ensure ongoing reviews are undertaken and improvements implemented. Engage relevant Senior Management on the implementation of the YTT strategy. Lead the successful implementation of the YTT Strategy project planning through the utilisation of Project Management principles and practices such as analysis, project case development, project planning, project reporting, risk management, stakeholder engagement, communications and change management. Identify, build and strengthen internal and external relationships to inform and support delivery of business outcomes, build trust and confidence and optimise collaboration and manage stakeholder expectations. Interact effectively with a range of stakeholders whilst building relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Traditional Owners, specialist consultants and government departments. Qualifications & Experience Tertiary qualification in a relevant field, supported by experience in strategy development and stakeholder engagement. Considerable experience in supporting business processes and communications for a government or large, multidisciplinary corporation. Considerable experience coordinating and leading complex projects involving liaising with multiple committees and steering groups. Considerable experience building and driving strategic collaborations with internal and external stakeholders. Strong conceptual and analytical skills. Highly developed verbal / written communication, interpersonal, negotiation and presentation skills. Ability to engage key stakeholders at senior management levels. Current knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and frameworks (State and Commonwealth) including the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, Fair Work Act 2009, the Closing the Gap National Agreement. Benefits Real flexibility with options to work from home, 9‑day fortnight, flexible work hours. Two well‑being days each year to do whatever you need to do to feel good. Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service. Generous co‑contribution superannuation scheme, which offers up to 16 %. This includes a 12 % standard employer contribution, plus an additional 2 % employer co‑contribution that matches your own 2 % contribution. Purchase additional leave of up to 12 weeks, or work 4 years at a reduced salary and take the fifth year off as paid leave. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural and ceremonial leave of up to 5 days so you can maintain your cultural connection and wellbeing. Aboriginal Employment & Development team available to support your development opportunities. Application Process To apply, please submit a covering letter (minimum of 2 pages, no more than 3) and a resume that best demonstrates your skills and experience as well as your ability to meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre‑employment screening which may include a medical check, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check. Applications close Thursday 4 th December 2025. We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date. Diversity and Inclusion Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community. We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment to enable people with disability to participate fully in all aspects of employment. Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer at or 08 9420 2000. To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website. #J-18808-Ljbffr