First Nations Employee Experience Specialist

Do you want to be part of a genuine commitment to creating and maintaining a positive culture and atmosphere for First Nations peoples?

Are you motivated to shape, influence and deliver key initiatives and programs to produce positive employment outcomes for First Nations peoples?

Our First Nations Program and Participation Lead has an opportunity for an enthusiastic and collaborative Employee Experience Specialist to join her in building cultural capability and strengthening the career paths for First Nations peoples at AECOM

As the First Nations Employee Experience Specialist you will play a key advocacy role for our First Nations employees. Reporting directly to our Talent Acquisition Manager, ANZ, this role will see you developing and delivering key recruitment initiatives and programs, broadening direct engagement with First Nations communities and increasing participation of First Nations employees at AECOM.

As a champion of change, you will support First Nations employees across the full employee lifecycle, including involvement across Talent Management, Learning, Culture & engagement and Onboarding, contributing to a culturally safe workplace, enabling connection, learning and respect.

We acknowledge and respect the rights of Indigenous Peoples as defined in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, their unique connection to the land and water and the role reconciliation plays in building strong relationships. We believe in the importance of learning from First Nations Peoples while creating equitable opportunities for everyone.

Minimum Requirements

To be successful in this critical role, you will have demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and cultures, particularly in the context of First Nations employment. You will have previous experience working in First Nations employment with a keen eye for detail and a focus on action and results.

Your ability to build relationships and influence outcomes will be key to your success.

AECOM Australia Pty Ltd considers that being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational requirement for this position, s 42 of the Discrimination Act 1991 (ACT), s 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW), s 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld), and sub-s 26(3) or s 28 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic)

Preferred Qualifications

+ Prior experience working within a medium to large sized corporate environment will be beneficial but not essential

What We Offer

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion - a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business. We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career. When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts - planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers - leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let's get started. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.