Senior Indigenous Affairs Advisor

2 months ago


Melbourne, Australia Laing O'Rourke Full time

About the role

We are currently seeking a Senior Indigenous Affairs Advisor to join our People team in our Melbourne head office located in South Bank. The Senior Indigenous Affairs Advisor will support the development of State Based Social Inclusion Strategies for VIC, NSW & QLD work winning bids as well as support the delivery and implementation of Indigenous initiatives and commitments

Key responsibilities include:

Explore opportunities to work with local workforce inclusion providers, and community stakeholders  Identify strategic opportunities for priority jobseeker cohorts tailored to geography/project need Work closely with Procurement and Operations to identify opportunities for social benefit suppliers during tender phase and identify businesses with products and/or services that have potential to supply projects Establish targets and reporting requirements for relevant tenders Support to the delivery and implementation of Laing O’Rourke’s RAP and alignment with Indigenous Affairs strategy Coordinate and manage and implement key Indigenous initiatives, programs, partnerships and memberships Coordinate and manage delivery of Cultural Awareness Training Support Head of Indigenous Affairs on identifying State and Federal funding to support social inclusion programs

About you

Understanding of training or employment and development or work experience in a similar role within construction industry Strong understanding of current Government policy and requirements specific to Social Procurement and Workforce Inclusion and Experience in developing and delivering inclusive employment programs  Strong understanding of procurement and commercial or work experience in a similar role within construction industry Strong experience in dealing with Indigenous businesses and/or social enterprises You will have excellent communication and leadership skills The ability to problem solve and develop creative solutions Ability to work with local community groups, support services and key stakeholders Ability to work within a complex Project environment An understanding of policy papers, briefs, project deeds and Scope performance requirements

Benefits

We work hard to create an environment that brings out the best in our people. We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development. We offer industry-leading benefits such as specialised learning and development programs, a mental health and wellbeing program, industry leading paid parental leave policy, an additional purchased leave option and coaching programs for staff on parental leave.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. Laing O’Rourke is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.



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