First Nations Inclusion Lead

**_ This is an identified position and applicants must be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Person. Please refer to the Guidelines for Confirmation of Identity for Indigenous Australians for the requirements of this position._**

KPMG Australia is part of a global network providing extensive services across a wide range of industries and sectors. Our people collaborate, share their expertise and create innovation as we partner with clients to solve complex challenges, empower change, drive disruption and growth. We look for talented people with the potential to make an extraordinary difference for our clients, our firm and our communities.

Our People & Inclusion (P&I) vision is to improve people’s lives at KPMG and beyond. Our passion and purpose to achieve our vision is shared and has been a key pillar in our strategy to build a world class people experience to become the clear choice for our people, clients, and communities.

The First Nations Lead will work proactively with leaders and managers to develop and implement strategies that attract, recruit, and retain Indigenous employees, students, trainees and cadets. This will include supporting the development and implementation of People-focused policies and initiatives that contribute to the firm’s Reconciliation commitments, and Inclusion and Diversity strategies.

The First Nations Lead will actively promote agreed targets for employment initiatives for Indigenous employees. In addition they will work with the RAP Manager to deliver cultural safety programs for our leaders and workforce. The First Nations Lead will be the key point of contact for the KPMG Indigenous Network (KIN) and will develop initiatives that create connection and a sense of belonging for Indigenous employees to have long sustainable careers with KPMG.

Reporting to the Head of Inclusion, Diversity and Equity, this role will:

- Develop and drive an Indigenous recruitment and engagement strategy to strengthen the representation of Indigenous employees within the firm and support end-to-end employment for Indigenous people
- Support the implementation of our Elevate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) to ensure the delivery of our people commitments
- Work closely with our businesses to drive sustainable Indigenous employment outcomes
- Lead the coordination of the KPMG Indigenous Network, which brings together Indigenous team members from across the firm to share knowledge, provide feedback and accelerate positive reconciliation outcomes.
- Join our Reconciliation Taskforce to contribute to our Reconciliation Action Plan outcomes
- Contribute to the development of I&D reporting to include Indigenous representation
- Coach and mentor Indigenous employees on career development to ensure long-term employment with KPMG
- Coach and influence leaders across the business on Indigenous culture
- Support and develop relationships with important stakeholders including traditional owners, community members, Indigenous businesses, and recruitment providers.
- Engage KPMG people to celebrate and promote positive race relations through our sphere of influence
- Strengthen employment and professional development pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to develop meaningful careers at KPMG
- Support access to career opportunities for Indigenous students
- Support the implementation and coordination of broader Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and reconciliation programs for the firm

**_ How are you extraordinary?_**

At KPMG, we believe diversity of thought, background and unique experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients and communities.

You are passionate about Indigenous employment and working with a multidisciplinary team to drive change with great community connections. You are dedicated to upholding and implementing Indigenous ways of Knowing, Being, and Doing into KPMG’s policies, systems, and processes to strengthen the Indigenous experience. You are an energetic and passionate team player, value driven, with the ability to influence and uphold our vision for a truly inclusive culture.

To be considered for this opportunity, your qualifications, skills & experience could include:

- Experience supporting Indigenous people and end-to-end employment programs
- A relevant Tertiary qualification or equivalent experience
- Ideally some HR management experience in a large corporate or services organisation
- The ability to adapt and bring an innovative and pragmatic approach in a complex environment
- Strong stakeholder and communication skills, with the ability to influence.
- Experience in developing attraction, recruitment, and retention strategies
- Passionate and driven to build and support Indigenous cultural safety throughout the firm

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