Head of Indigenous Affairs Director

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia laing O'Rourke Full time
About Laing O'Rourke

We are a leading international construction and infrastructure company with a strong presence in Australia. With a history spanning over 70 years, we have established ourselves as a trusted partner for clients across various sectors.

Our diverse portfolio includes high-security military bases, major rail transport infrastructure projects, and landmark buildings at transport interfaces. We also own one of Australia's largest plant and equipment hire companies, Select Plant Australia.

We believe that the right culture and purposeful technology are key to meeting demand and delivering certainty for our clients. That's the power of experience.

About the Role

We are seeking a Head of Indigenous Affairs to lead and drive strategic development, design, and implementation of all Indigenous Strategic priorities. The successful candidate will be accountable for Reconciliation Action Plan deliverables and initiatives, as well as supporting Social Procurement activities during work winning and project delivery phases.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement Laing O'Rourke's Indigenous Affairs Strategy, including the Reconciliation Action Plan
  • Design and implement Cultural Competency Policy and framework
  • Ensure cultural training for Directors and Senior Executives
  • Support work winning teams by preparing, developing, and leading Aboriginal Participation strategies and plans
  • Provide guidance and support with community engagement strategy
  • Develop and implement Indigenous Recruitment, development, and Retention Policies, processes, and guidelines
  • Develop targeted programs and initiatives to increase Indigenous representation across the workforce
  • Manage and lead engagement with Indigenous Businesses and Suppliers, Industry partners, company members, and clients
  • Accountable for Indigenous reporting requirements
About You
  • Work experience in a similar role within construction or a related industry
  • Strong understanding of current government policies and requirements specific to Social Procurement and Workforce Inclusion
  • Experience in developing and delivering inclusive strategies
  • Strong experience in dealing with Indigenous businesses and/or social enterprises
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • Ability to problem-solve and develop creative solutions
  • Strong ability to work with local community groups, support services, and key stakeholders
Benefits

We strive to create an environment that brings out the best in our people. We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected, and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development. We offer industry-leading benefits, including specialized learning and development programs, a mental health and wellbeing program, industry-leading paid parental leave policy, an additional purchased leave option, and coaching programs for staff on parental leave.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. Laing O'Rourke is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

We actively support a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Download our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan at https://www.laingorourke.com/company/diversity-and-inclusion

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.

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