Project Lead, First Peoples

6 months ago


Frankston, Australia South East Water Corporation Full time

**Project Lead, First Peoples**:
**Who are we?**:
South East Water support healthy and liveable communities by delivering water, sewerage and recycled water services to around 1.8 million people across South East Melbourne. South East Water’s Strategy and Stakeholder team supports the organisation’s strategy, regulation, community and stakeholder engagement and communications teams. This team plays a pivotal role in developing and delivering on SEW’s organisation strategy, partnering with Traditional Owners, leading the approach to water security and leading internal and external communications.

Following their first Reconciliation Action Plan (2020-2022), South East Water have recently undertaken a cultural review and are committed to developing a strategy based upon its findings to ensure deep and meaningful relationships with Traditional Owners and Aboriginal communities.

**The role**:

- This is an identified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander position. South East Water considers that being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement under s 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) and under the Special Measure Provision, Section 12 (1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2011 (Vic)._

The Project Lead, First Peoples will report directly to the Senior Manager, First Peoples and will coordinate the implementation of key strategies and plans related to the interests of Traditional Owners and First Nations people within South East Water’s services area. This role will maintain positive working relationships and support program development with Traditional Owner Groups and other key stakeholders.

This role will contribute to the implementation of SEW’s Reconciliation Action Plan and will provide advice about cultural partnerships, engagement, and inclusion. This role will be the lead point for various programs of work as assigned by the Senior Manager, First Peoples and will play a role in supporting the Project Officer, First Peoples.

**Who are you?**:
You will be a highly collaborative worker with strong stakeholder engagement skills, including the capacity to engage meaningfully and respectfully with Traditional Owners and Aboriginal communities. You will have high level verbal and written communication skills along with a strong ability to synthesise information and develop strategies and approaches using this information.

**Selection Criteria**
- Relevant lived experience and extensive professional experience working with First Nations communities.
- Strong engagement skills, including the capacity to engage meaningfully and respectfully with Elders and Aboriginal communities.
- High level verbal and written communication skills.
- Project or Program Management skills demonstrated through the development and delivery of services, programs, or projects.

**What's in it for you?**:

- Salary ranging from $98,605 to $121,370, plus superannuation.
- A commitment to work-life balance with truly flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working and leave purchasing.
- 15 weeks paid parental leave for all parents and paid super on unpaid parental leave
- A range of benefits, including free on-site parking and cultural leave.
- A great culture working in collaborative teams with strong work ethics.
- Career focused learning and development opportunities.
- The opportunity to be part of an organisation committed to environmental initiatives.
- Enjoy modern office facilities with panoramic beachfront views.

**We're for everyone**:
We do meaningful work, but how we do it is just as important. We’re here to help people live well, protect the environment, and keep healthy water and resources accessible and affordable for all. We know to make a positive difference we need to support our people to be their very best. Flexibility and innovation are at the heart of how we work. But it’s our people’s collective ambition, authenticity and differences that bring our culture to life.

Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. Everyone brings a unique voice and a refreshing perspective that keeps us innovating. It makes us better learners, thinkers and collaborators, helping create better outcomes for our customers. Even though we’re all different, we still share a common goal to deliver healthy water for life.

**Keen to make an impact?**:

- a cover letter [maximum 2 pages] responding to the five (5) selection criteria as detailed above.
- an up-to-date CV of no more than five pages which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this role.

**How to get more information**

Additional information is available in the role description or by contacting the team at Pipeline Talent.

Lachlan Holton | Senior Recruitment Consultant

Ph: (02) 8001 6603 or 0438 982 746



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