National Reconciliation Action Plan Lead

Our People & Places Solutions business - reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do - the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology - we're integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow._ - Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow._ **Your Impact**: Talking the lead role in implementing our ‘Innovate’ Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). The role will work closely with a range of internal and external stakeholders to proactively develop strategies for reconciliation initiatives. The role will lead RAP projects, implementing a range of value-add inclusive initiatives whilst engaging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders, including Elders and community groups. The role will have a continuous improvement responsibility to support Jacobs to embed reconciliation practices with the aim to adopt a ‘Stretch’ RAP at the completion of our ‘Innovate’ RAP This role will work closely with and support our First Nations employee population with a focus on high level engagement and retention activity whilst also contributing to strategy and execution of external talent engagement and attraction programs. **Here’s What You’ll Need**: - High level of understanding and awareness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures and issues, and demonstrated ability to engage key Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders - Demonstrated experience in supporting development or delivery of a RAP, or related program - Solid experience in supporting or driving cross-organisation projects and/or change programs - High level of interpersonal, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills - Strong problem solving skills and resolution mindset - Detailed reporting and analysis skills and the ability to translate insights - A proactive, positive and One Team collaborative approach with an ability to navigate and adapt to different people **Jacobs. A world where you can.** From our inclusive employee networks to our positive mental health champions - we’re committed to driving a culture of caring where you, can be you. With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working which will help you uncover a flexible working arrangement that delivers the support, means and space to maximise your potential. We are proud to have been recognised for the 6th consecutive year as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, as awarded by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (Australia). In New Zealand, as a founding member of The Diversity Agenda, we are focussed on the contribution every one of us makes to gender equality. In Australia our Reconciliation journey continues to be a huge focus across all levels of the Jacobs community as we progress our RAP. Our Bronze Employer status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI+ inclusion recognises the progress we are making allowing our Jacobs employees to be confident and comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals - all at a single global company. We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and if we are diverse, we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centred on inclusion and diversity - ACE, Careers, Enlace, Harambee, OneWorld, Prism, Vetnet, and our Women’s Network - find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here.