Indigenous Affairs Lead

Company Description

At Sodexo Australia, we're driven by our purpose to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As part of this commitment, we're proud to lead initiatives that strengthen connections with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities, and businesses across the country.

We're seeking passionate and experienced Indigenous Affairs Leads to play a key role in bringing this purpose to life — someone who leads with cultural integrity, inspires others, and be part of our reconciliation and inclusive culture in every corner of our business.

Job Description

As Indigenous Affairs Lead- WA, you will be a highly trusted strategic leader and cultural advisor, building meaningful relationships across Sodexo Australia's people, clients, and communities.

Reporting to the Director, Indigenous Affairs, you will:

• Lead, mentor, and empower a talented Indigenous Affairs team across multiple portfolios.

• Work closely with operations management understanding client service deliverables, reporting and monitoring performance outcomes.

• Foster genuine engagement with Traditional Owners, Custodians, and community organisations to ensure their voices are reflected in our work.
• Collaborate across Operations, Talent Acquisition, HR, Business Development, and Supply Chain to drive Indigenous employment, procurement, and community informed outcomes.
• Provide cultural and strategic advice to support business development and operational excellence through effective team deliverables.
• Participate in Sodexo Australia's Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Working Group as a valuable contributor aligned to the Indigenous Affairs strategy and measurable social impact.

This newly created leadership role requires both strategic capability and hands-on collaboration. Build an environment that will bring real opportunities to influence meaningful change while guiding others to do the same.

Qualifications

What You'll Bring

You're a natural connector and respected leader who thrives in diverse, cross-functional environments. You'll bring:

• Extensive experience in Indigenous Affairs, community engagement, or a related leadership role — ideally within corporate, energy, or resources sectors.
• Strong understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, protocols, and community engagement practices, underpinned by lived experience.
• Demonstrated success leading and developing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander teams.
• Proven ability to translate client services deliverables into tangible outcomes through innovative and effective programs, partnerships, and business initiatives.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently across all levels of the business and community.
• Exposure to Reconciliation Action Plans and establishment or participation in employee reference groups.
• Tertiary qualifications in Indigenous Studies, Social Sciences, Business Management, or demonstrated career experience in similar roles.

Additional Information

Why Choose Sodexo

At Sodexo, inclusion isn't a program — it's who we are. You'll join a company that:

• Has a proud continuing historyin partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities.
• Supports your professional growth through mentoring global and local learning opportunities and accessibility to our 'Develop Me' development programs.
• Celebrates our diverse workplace culture, understanding of reconciliation through our Reconciliation Action Plan, listening and learning through our community initiatives and volunteering for programs like Stop Hunger and partners addressing food security.
• Values flexibility, wellbeing, and purpose-driven work.

When you join Sodexo, you're not just taking on a role — you're helping shape a future where every individual and community can thrive.

How to Apply

If you're ready to lead with purpose and make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help us strengthen the relationships that shape a more inclusive Australia. For any questions, you can contact Chris Cantatore (Talent Acquisition Manager- West) on or

Sodexo is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

These roles are open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates and are strongly encouraged to apply