First Nations Partnerships and Community Engagement Opportunities

5 days ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Uniting Full time
Job Title: First Nations Partnerships and Community Engagement Lead

A rewarding career opportunity has arisen for a dedicated individual to join our team as a First Nations Partnerships and Community Engagement Lead.

About the Role:

This exciting role plays a pivotal part in designing and delivering organisational resources, support, culture, and knowledge to enhance and embed genuine and respectful partnerships with Aboriginal communities and organisations. Your work will drive Uniting's contributions to stronger First Nations communities and a dynamic and sustainable Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (ACCO) ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Define a First Nations Partnership Framework to guide and nurture a wide range of place-based and strategic partnerships.
  • Establish and integrate new tools and processes to effectively deepen First Nations partnerships across the organisation, including partnership health checks, revised business development processes, monitoring, reporting, and celebrating partnerships.
  • Provide cultural guidance, introductions, and timely support to Uniting colleagues and leaders, ensuring that place-based and program-based partnerships with Aboriginal communities and organizations thrive.
  • Forge new partnerships and strengthen existing ones to support Uniting's priority systems change aspirations.
  • Collaborate with the procurement team to expand opportunities for First Nations suppliers.
  • Partner with the property team to consult with First Nations communities on all new developments.
  • Support relationship building, advocacy, research, and innovation to strengthen the ACCO ecosystem, including transitions of Uniting services to ACCOs.
  • Contribute to the publication of a First Nations Impact report, drawing on quantitative and qualitative data to convey a clear, compelling, and authentic narrative of our First Nations self-determination journey.
Requirements:
  • This is an identified position for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
  • Postgraduate and/or bachelor's qualification in a relevant business field or equivalent experience.
Salary and Benefits:

The annual salary for this role ranges between $112,000 and $135,000 plus super and NFP salary packaging benefits. Additional benefits include up to $18,550 NFP salary packaging available, access to our U rewards program with exclusive discounts, flexible work hours for work-life balance, access to Fitness Passport – Live your best life, a supportive and inclusive and collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and purchase of additional leave.

Why Join Us?

We are committed to fostering genuine and respectful partnerships with Aboriginal communities as part of our First Nations People and Place Strategy. Our mission is to promote and grow place-based and First Nations-led responses, and we recognise the importance of purposefully investing in these partnerships. By joining us, you will be contributing to the creation of a more just and equitable society for all.

Uniting Values:

Our values are at the heart of everything we do: compassionate, respectful, imaginative and bold. We are committed to creating a culture that is safe, inclusive and person-centred. If you share these values and are passionate about making a difference in the lives of First Nations communities, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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