Aboriginal Engagement Lead

2 weeks ago

Adelaide, Australia John Holland Full time

The Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Alliance, comprising of John Holland, Bouygues Construction, Arcadis Australia, Jacobs and Ventia has successfully secured the contract to deliver the final 10.5km section of the North-South Corridor, contributing to a long-lasting legacy for the community and people of Adelaide.

The project scope is concentrated on a 10.5km motorway, including more than 4kms of twin three lane tunnels, road and bridge construction and complex M&E installations. Open to traffic in 2031, the T2D alliance will offer the people of Adelaide an incredible opportunity to be a part of an iconic project, career stability and the opportunity for career progression and development.

**The Role**:
This role is responsible for setting the Aboriginal and Social Inclusion Engagement strategy and provide support to the project to achievement the T2D KRA/TIPP commitments. As part of this it leads the engagement with Aboriginal organisations and is responsible for the implementation of the Aboriginal engagement strategy and rollout of all required programs.

**Role and Responsbilities**:

- Develop and implement the Aboriginal Participation Plan (APP) to meet project and TIPP targets.
- Build and maintain relationships with Aboriginal organisations, suppliers, and the community.
- Coordinate and deliver Aboriginal cultural awareness training and lead cultural events.
- Support Aboriginal employment, apprenticeships, traineeships, and social inclusion initiatives.
- Provide monthly KPI reporting and assist subcontractors with meeting Aboriginal participation requirements.
- Act as the main point of contact for Aboriginal employees and create networking opportunities on the project.

**About You**:

- Tertiary qualification, certificate, or relevant experience in a similar role
- Experience liaising with Aboriginal organisations and social procurement groups
- Proven ability to draft, implement, and deliver programs supporting Aboriginal participation
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills across diverse stakeholder groups
- Passionate about Aboriginal engagement, diversity, and social inclusion
- Organised, proactive, and committed to achieving positive social outcomes

**We Offer**:
Your success is reflected in ours, and as an Alliance we are committed to being an employer of choice here in Adelaide. We pride ourselves on having a diverse and inclusive workplace, as different perspectives and ideas will deliver our long-term success.

We want you to be with us for the long-term, so providing you with rich career experiences and ongoing training and development is our priority.

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