Senior Consultant

Senior Consultant - First Nations Engagement & Projects (Identified) Join to apply for the Senior Consultant - First Nations Engagement & Projects (Identified) role at Bloom HR Pty Ltd This is an Identified role designed for a First Nations professional. Be part of a great team influencing programs, policies, and partnerships Location: Sydney or Melbourne. About The Organisation We have partnered with Cox Inall Ridgeway, a team of specialist change-makers working toward an equally prosperous Australia. As a majority First Nations-owned social change agency, this passionate team places First Nations peoples' inherent rights to self‑determination at the heart of everything they do. The team delivers work that spans communications and PR, stakeholder engagement, policy, evaluation, and First Nations advisory services: partnering with government, corporates, NGOs and Aboriginal community‑controlled organisations. We are now working alongside the team to find a highly motivated Senior Consultant: someone to guide and nurture exceptional work within CIR, through their deep understanding and effective articulation of client, industry and community needs. As a Senior Consultant, you will lead community engagement, project delivery, research and analysis, report writing, and contribute to new business opportunities, including tenders and pitches. This is an Identified role designed for a First Nations professional. Day‑to‑Day Activities Include Lead and deliver complex projects that centre First Nations voices: from inception to completion. Lead and work with the team to develop and foster client service accounts – be the key point of contact and provide strategic advice, manage budgets, and build trusted relationships. Juggle multiple projects across different sectors and scales: from grassroots community initiatives to major government or corporate partnerships. Drive new business by identifying opportunities, leading on and contributing to proposals and tenders, and influencing future project direction. Mentor and support consultants as the team grows. About You Apply a strong understanding of First Nations affairs to influence programs, policy, and partnerships. Bring demonstrated experience in asking the right questions, listening carefully for the answers and bringing transformational ideas that address issues in innovative ways. Work independently and solve problems with creativity and care. Confidently manage competing priorities across several client projects. Work competently across different sectors: from government and not‑for‑profit to corporate – with an adaptable mindset. Demonstrate an advanced level of First Nations cultural understanding, how to work closely with First Nations stakeholders and how to influence programs, policy and/or clients to deliver better outcomes. You Will Bring With You Previous experience delivering First Nations‑focused projects or programs. A know‑how on problem solving to drive growth and business results for clients and community. A background in consulting, communications, government, policy, community engagement or a related field. Excellent communication and presentation skills – written and verbal. Strong budgeting, reporting, and project management experience. Why Join Cox Inall Ridgeway Flexibility: this is a hybrid role in office 3 days per week (no set days). Be part of a supportive senior team who meet weekly to collaborate, problem‑solve, and support one another. Support the company’s expansion, enhance its offerings, and strengthen its presence and relevance in Australian society. Belong to something bigger: 51% of the business is held by a First Nations Employee Trust, allowing First Nations staff and organisations to become beneficiaries of the company’s success. How to Apply Applications for this role will be reviewed week commencing 5 January on return from our office closure. To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Mahala Warren at , quoting Ref No. . Senior level: Mid‑Senior level. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales. Industries: Human Resources. #J-18808-Ljbffr