Aboriginal Strategy

Aboriginal Strategy & Reconciliation Senior Advisor

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Permanent opportunity based in Osborne Park with a salary of $115,561 plus 12% Super.

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 to:
• Translate the ambitions statements of YTT into cohesive and integrated plans; provide clarity on required outcomes and 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.

About The Role

The Aboriginal Strategy and Reconciliation Senior Advisor plays a critical role in the development, implementation, and coordination of the Corporation's Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan project planning. Both strategies outline the Corporation's vision to walk alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to build a sustainable water future for all Western Australians.

Who Are We?

When you join Water Corporation, you play an important role for the people of WA. Our services are essential for life — everyday, millions of Western Australians rely on us to deliver and manage water across our state. If you're driven to make a meaningful contribution, you've come to the right place.

What We Offer – Real Benefits That Matter

• Real flexibility with options to work from home, 9-day fortnight, flexible work hours
• Two well-being days each year
• Long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
• Generous superannuation up to 16% (12% employer contribution + 2% matching)
• Purchase additional leave up to 12 weeks or optional 4 years at a reduced salary with paid fifth year
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural and ceremonial leave of up to 5 days

What The Role Will Involve

• Lead and develop project briefs, project plans and stakeholder maps; facilitate project team meetings to deliver projects on scope, time and budget
• Provide post-implementation governance support and ensure ongoing reviews and improvements
• Engage senior management on the implementation of the YTT strategy
• Lead stakeholder engagement and communications across relevant initiatives

About You

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced professional with a strong mix of qualifications and practical expertise:

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant field, with experience in strategy development and stakeholder engagement
• Experience in supporting business processes and communications for government or large, multidisciplinary organisations
• Experience coordinating and leading complex projects with multiple committees and steering groups
• Experience building 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 including Equal Opportunity Act 1984, Fair Work Act 2009, Closing the Gap National Agreement

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

Our Commitment To a Diverse And Inclusive Workplace: We are committed to diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ communities and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. If you require adjustments or an alternative recruitment process, contact a Recruitment Officer at recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 08 9420 2000.

Applications close Friday 26 September 2024.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Business Development and Sales

Industries

• Utilities

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