Indigenous & Heritage Manager

Deliver a sustainable future with WA's landmark urea project

Clough, as part of a joint venture, is delivering Perdaman Industries' urea plant, a landmark project for Western Australia. The plant will be the largest in Australia and one of the largest in the world, installing the most sustainable production processes. The project is expected to generate 2,000 jobs during the construction phase, whilst delivering sustained benefits to the local community through career, training and business opportunities.

We are currently searching for a Karratha-based Indigenous and Heritage Manger to join the Perdaman Project team. The Indigenous and Heritage Manager will be responsible for promoting, encouraging, developing, and maximising local supplier, contractor and employment opportunities for local and Indigenous businesses and jobseekers through effectively connecting relevant government, industry, businesses, employment and training stakeholders and other stakeholders.

Who we are

Clough is a pioneering project delivery company that harnesses innovative engineering and construction solutions to improve peoples' lives today and tomorrow.

Clough delivers high performing assets for the energy, resources and infrastructure industries, underpinned by a dedication to innovation, sustainability and getting the job done safely and efficiently.

With a workforce of over 3,000 people across Australia and Asia Pacific, Clough's people are committed to delivering exceptional projects for its industries and communities, as a partner for a sustainable future.

Together with our parent company, Webuild, we are delivering some of Australia's largest projects.

Who you are

Courageous. Innovative. Passionate. Creative. These are just a few words that describe you.

Your focus will include:
- Communicating and adhering to WHS processes and procedures in all social delivery activities.- Leading the implementation of the Local Industry Participation Plan, Heritage and Indigenous Plan relating to Local Content and Indigenous Engagement.- Collaborating and coordinating Procurement, Commercial (subcontracts) and HR teams to support the Local Industry Participation Plan and Heritage and Indigenous Plan.- Assisting with the preparation and (on occasion) delivering external presentations on local industry participation case studies, events highlighting local industry opportunities and successes.- Participating in external meetings involving Federal, State, Industry and Regional Economic Bodies to facilitate Local Content Outcomes.- Working collaboratively with the construction, commercial and workforce development and industry participation teams to manage and ensure direct and subcontractor compliance against contractual commitments to deliver participation in the areas of local and Indigenous business and employment.- Supporting local and Indigenous suppliers to participate in evaluations and contracts.- Providing advice to local and Indigenous suppliers on opportunities to access funding for business improvement.- Facilitating preferred bidders to submit detailed Subcontractor Local Industry Participation and Indigenous Engagement Plans and Summary Schedules and reviews.- Providing referral advice and direction to suppliers and contractors on employment programs that help maximise the employment opportunities for local jobseekers.- Coordinating and managing a strong network of contacts and strong collaborative relationships across Indigenous communities, business, and industry, relevant federal, state and local government agencies to maximise local content and Indigenous participation and job outcomes for the Region.

What you will bring to the team:
- Bachelor of Business, Human Resources or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through any combination of qualifications, training and experience.- Experience in engaging with a wide range of stakeholders.- Ability to build and maintain working relationships with a wide variety of people including local and Indigenous businesses and community groups.- Demonstrated initiative and ability action work independently and follow tasks through to completion.- Integrity, attention to detail, time consciousness, accountability, teamwork ability.- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.- High level of computer Literacy including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), and working with online platforms and databases.

Clough's people enjoy:
- Flexible and remote work options to manage work and lifestyle commitments.- Ongoing training for career progression.- Industry leading paid parental leave program from the day you join.- Mental health and wellbeing programs.- Employee assistance program for employees and their families.- Special offers on private health insurance, salary packaging, banking, travel, groceries and more.- A supportive team culture and environment.

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