Senior Indigenous Affairs Specialist

2 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, 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. Our company has a rich history of delivering complex projects across various sectors, from high-security military bases to landmark buildings.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Indigenous Affairs Advisor to join our People team in Melbourne. The successful candidate will support the development of State-Based Social Inclusion Strategies for VIC, NSW, and QLD, as well as contribute to the delivery and implementation of Indigenous initiatives and commitments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with local workforce inclusion providers and community stakeholders to explore opportunities for social benefit suppliers.
  • Identify strategic opportunities for priority jobseeker cohorts tailored to geography and project needs.
  • Work closely with Procurement and Operations to identify opportunities for social benefit suppliers during the tender phase.
  • Establish targets and reporting requirements for relevant tenders.
  • Support the delivery and implementation of Laing O'Rourke's Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and alignment with Indigenous Affairs strategy.
  • Coordinate and manage key Indigenous initiatives, programs, partnerships, and memberships.
  • Coordinate and manage the delivery of Cultural Awareness Training.
  • Support the Head of Indigenous Affairs in identifying State and Federal funding to support social inclusion programs.

About You

  • You will have a strong understanding of current Government policy and requirements specific to Social Procurement and Workforce Inclusion.
  • Experience in developing and delivering inclusive employment programs is essential.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills are required.
  • You will have the ability to problem-solve and develop creative solutions.
  • Ability to work with local community groups, support services, and key stakeholders is necessary.
  • Ability to work within a complex project environment is essential.
  • An understanding of policy papers, briefs, project deeds, and Scope performance requirements is required.

Benefits

We offer a safe, connected, and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development. Our industry-leading benefits include 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.



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