Indigenous Affairs Manager

2 months ago

Perth, Australia Sodexo Full time

**Company Description**
Join our team as an Indigenous Affairs Manager, where you will play a crucial role in fostering meaningful relationships with Indigenous communities, employees, and external stakeholders. Your leadership will be vital in implementing our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and promoting our commitment to reconciliation and inclusion throughout the organization.
**Job Description** Key Responsibilities**:
**Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Development and Implementation**:

- Collaborate with the Indigenous Affairs Director and team to create, implement, and monitor the RAP in alignment with Sodexo’s values and strategic goals.
- Build partnerships with Indigenous Australians, Native Title Custodians, and Traditional Owner groups to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
- Establish measurable objectives and track progress to ensure accountability across the organization.
- Support internal stakeholders in achieving RAP targets and hold them accountable for delivery.
- Prepare and distribute reports related to the RAP for internal and external stakeholders.

**Leadership and Team Management**:

- Lead, mentor, and support Indigenous Mentor and Community Liaison Officers to foster respect, inclusivity, and community engagement.
- Provide professional development opportunities for team members, ensuring their growth and effectiveness.
- Embed culturally safe practices as part of business as usual.

**Community Engagement**:

- Build strong relationships with Traditional Owners and Indigenous communities, ensuring their perspectives are integral to our practices.
- Serve as a point of contact for Indigenous stakeholders and facilitate community consultations for feedback.
- Identify opportunities to enhance the capacity of Indigenous individuals, businesses, and community organizations.
- Stay informed on emerging trends and issues to position Sodexo as a leader in Indigenous Affairs.

**Operational Support**:

- Provide guidance to frontline managers and coordinate services related to Indigenous Affairs.
- Travel to sites as directed by the Indigenous Affairs Director.
- Collaborate with operations teams to identify service delivery improvements.

**Business Development Support**:

- Work with the Business Development team to incorporate Traditional Owner engagement strategies in bids.
- Ensure compliance with cultural protocols while showcasing our commitment to reconciliation and inclusion in tenders.

**Reporting and Tracking**:

- Monitor and report on the effectiveness of the RAP and Indigenous engagement initiatives, providing updates to leadership.
- Use data and feedback to drive improvements in employment and retention activities.

**Qualifications** Education and Experience**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Indigenous Studies, Social Sciences, Business Management, or equivalent experience.
- Extensive experience in Indigenous affairs leadership, community engagement, or similar roles within a corporate environment.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a leadership role, with a background in service environments and collaboration with Indigenous communities.

**Knowledge & Skills**:

- Strong understanding of Indigenous culture, reconciliation principles, and related issues in Australia.
- Proven leadership abilities with experience in team management and development.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to engage diverse stakeholders.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Proficiency in data analysis to drive decision-making and track progress.

**Additional Information** Why choose Sodexo?**
Sodexo is a people business, employing over half a million people worldwide and thousands here in Australia. Our employees, who personify Sodexo's unique values of Service Spirit, Team Spirit and Spirit of Progress, are our greatest asset through their commitment and dedication.

We believe the more diverse we are, the stronger we are. No matter your background, we will do all we can to help you thrive. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities, valuing diversity, and creating an inclusive working environment for all our employees.

We offer a competitive salary, many development opportunities and an outstanding benefits and recognition program

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