Aboriginal Community Engagement Lead

About The Role In this role you will provide strategic Aboriginal community engagement expertise to support the successful delivery of infrastructure projects and Operations and Maintenance activities within the Aboriginal Communities Water Services (ACWS) program. Build and sustain strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure effective communication, address community concerns, and foster positive outcomes for Aboriginal communities. This position is pursuant of Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act Occupant of this position must be of Australian Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander descent. This position relates to Section 50(d) of the Equal Employment Opportunity Act Real Benefits That Matter 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% (11.5% standard employer contribution plus an additional 2% employer co‑contribution matching your own 2%) 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 to maintain cultural connection and wellbeing What The Role Will Involve Lead a team to develop and deliver stakeholder and Aboriginal community engagement strategies, activities, and relevant resources to support the delivery of the ACWS program of work. Drive Aboriginal engagement initiatives that influence business outcomes and involve diverse internal and external stakeholders. Lead the development and delivery of high‑quality communications and engagement resources that are accessible, inclusive, and tailored to diverse audiences. Facilitate multi‑agency collaboration to enhance community and stakeholder relationships and outcomes. Represent the organisation as required in stakeholder forums, community meetings, and engagement activities, ensuring feedback is captured and integrated into project planning and delivery. Promote a customer‑focused culture across the organisation, embedding Aboriginal engagement principles into service delivery. Support the Manager – Aboriginal Community Engagement in preparing strategic documents, reports, Ministerial correspondence, and briefing papers. Define the scope of Aboriginal engagement support for projects, prepare service agreements, and monitor resource allocation to meet delivery targets. Provide leadership and operational support to project and operational teams where Aboriginal engagement is a core deliverable, ensuring culturally responsive and effective outcomes. Contribute towards the development and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives to enhance Aboriginal engagement practices to ensure culturally responsive, effective stakeholder management and service delivery. Act as a deputy to the Manager – Aboriginal Community Engagement when required, including attending senior leadership meetings and representing the team. Support the Manager to regularly review and plan sessions to ensure alignment with ACWS program goals and Aboriginal community needs. Key Skills And Experience Degree level qualification in communications, public relations, or related discipline is essential. International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) Certificate in Engagement is desirable. Substantial experience in Aboriginal community engagement, stakeholder and issues management including developing and implementing community engagement strategies. Considerable experience in positions that require deep knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal cultural beliefs, attitudes, and protocols. High proficiency in stakeholder / relationship management systems, databases, and information platforms. Experience working with large corporations and applying organisational policy and procedures. Proven leadership experience, including team management. Exceptional communication, negotiation and presentation skills. Highly developed conceptual, analytical, and problem‑solving skills. Strong organisational and project management skills. Ability to travel to remote and regional areas as required. Current unrestricted WA Driver's Licence. (WA), where Aboriginality is considered a genuine occupational qualification for this position. Applicants invited to undertake an interview will be scheduled for Thursday 11 December. Ljbffr Applications close Friday 5 December. Consent and Screening By applying for this role, you are consenting to your current and previous line managers being contacted as references. It is strongly recommended that all internal applicants advise their line manager of any applications for acting or permanent positions prior to applying. As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre‑employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check. We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date. Our Commitment To a Diverse And Inclusive Workplace 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. Seniority Level Mid-Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Other Industries Utilities #J-18808-Ljbffr