Advisor, First Nations Engagement

5 days ago

Perth, Australia Minderoo Foundation Full time

**Company Description** Minderoo Foundation** takes on tough, persistent issues with the potential to drive massive change. We incubate ideas, advocate for systems change and accelerate impact. We push the limits of what is believed possible.

**Minderoo Foundation** is proudly Australian, independent, forward thinking and seeks effective, scalable solutions. Through bold, collaborative and selfless action, we seek to dismantle the systems that entrench inequality and advocate for a fairer future.

**Advocacy and Engagement**Enables Minderoo to strategically support, defend or advocate for its causes, appropriately influencing decisions across political, economic, community, and social institutions. Targeted advocacy, engagement with key stakeholders, including policymakers and government agencies, and strategic communications are crucial for advancing our strategic goals. The 2030 Strategy also places a heightened focus on the role of Advocacy & Engagement in building the capacity of our partners and the broader for-purpose sector, to accelerate impact

Reporting to the Director, Government Relations & Engagement, Advocacy & Engagement, you will actively contribute to a high-performing team and drive impact by working productively and efficiently, collaborating closely with other Focus & Enabler areas and Corporate Services as part of our matrix structure and championing our One Minderoo Culture. Focusing where applicable on partners, stakeholders and beneficiaries to execute a content strategy aligned with Minderoo’s strategic goals, ensuring a First Nations perspectives are integrated into all levels of decision-making.
**Qualifications**
Key skills and experience will include:

- Build, strengthen and sustain a network of First Nations stakeholders
- Foster a First Nations employees community group to provide a platform for support, collaboration, and the amplification of their voices for meaningful change
- Elevate Minderoo’s positioning and connections with First Nations people, fostering trust and mutual respect.
- Support Minderoo in attracting, mentoring and retaining First Nations employees whilst advocating for the benefits of First Nations employment.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of a First Nations strategy, addressing barriers to change with measurable and impactful solutions
- Conduct research on relevant policy issues affecting First Nations communities, preparing briefings and updates for internal stakeholders
- Stay informed about industry trends, best practices, and developments in First Nations business and broader community contexts.
- Provide strategic advice, updates, and progress reports on First Nations initiatives to the engagement team and other stakeholders.
- Develop and execute content strategies aligned with Organisation’s strategic goals, ensuring that First Nations perspectives are consistently prioritized.
- Represent Minderoo at local meetings, conferences, and other relevant forums to enhance engagement with First Nations.

**Additional Information** Next Steps**

Please attach your resume and a cover letter explaining why you interested in this opportunity.

Minderoo Foundation embraces Equal Opportunity and promotes diversity. We actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply.

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