A highly experienced First Nations professional with over 15 years\u2019 experience across government, energy, transport, and higher education sectors, specialising in Indigenous engagement, cultural strategy, and organisational reform. Skilled in leading programs, building partnerships with Traditional Owner groups, and delivering impactful outcomes that advance First Nations priorities and organisational objectives<\/p>\n
\u00b7 <\/strong>Community and Stakeholder Engagement Relevant Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n Senior First Nations Engagement Advisor, Renewable Energy Sector<\/strong> Preferred work location: <\/strong>Melbourne<\/p>\n Open to Relocating: <\/strong>No<\/p>\n Workplace flexibility:<\/strong> Hybrid – 2 days per week at home<\/p>\n Ability to travel: <\/strong>Occasional travel: Can do state-based travel weekly (no overnights). Can do Interstate travel once a month.<\/p>\n Availability\/notice period: <\/strong>ASAP A highly experienced First Nations professional with over 15 years\u2019 experience across government, energy, transport, and higher education sectors, specialising in Indigenous engagement, cultural strategy, and organisational reform. Skilled in leading programs, building partnerships with Traditional Owner groups, and delivering impactful outcomes that advance First Nations priorities and organisational objectives Key Skills and Competencies \u00b7…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","classification":[102,104,109,125,116,117,118,119],"location":[13],"work_type":[18,92,93],"class_list":["post-32131","candidate","type-candidate","status-publish","hentry","classification-community-engagement-and-strategy","classification-corporate-private-sector","classification-environment-and-sustainability","classification-government-federal-state-local","classification-people-and-culture-human-resources","classification-policy-and-advocacy","classification-projects-and-program-management","classification-reconciliation-action-plans-rap","location-melbourne","salary_type-annually","work_type-full-time-hybrid","work_type-full-time-onsite","work_type-full-time-remote"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pipelinetalent.com.au\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/candidate\/32131","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pipelinetalent.com.au\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/candidate"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pipelinetalent.com.au\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/types\/candidate"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pipelinetalent.com.au\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=32131"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"classification","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pipelinetalent.com.au\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/classification?post=32131"},{"taxonomy":"location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pipelinetalent.com.au\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/location?post=32131"},{"taxonomy":"work_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pipelinetalent.com.au\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/work_type?post=32131"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\n\u00b7\u00a0<\/b>Leadership
\n\u00b7 <\/strong>Negotiation and Influencing
\n\u00b7 <\/strong>Program Management
\n\u00b7 <\/strong>Strategic Advisory<\/p>\n
\n1 year<\/strong>
\nLed engagement with Traditional Owner groups across multiple projects nationwide, improving relationships, fast-tracking payments, and enhancing cultural compliance and community outcomes.
\nFirst Peoples Regional Manager, Utilities Sector<\/strong>
\n1 year
\n<\/strong>Implemented regional strategies to enhance First Nations outcomes, economic inclusion, and cultural engagement across multiple states while supporting internal teams and governance structures.
\nFirst Nations Engagement Coordinator, Transport Sector<\/strong>
\n1 year
\n<\/strong>Established and maintained First Nations partnerships, delivered social outcomes targets, and influenced procurement, recruitment, and cultural awareness programs.
\nSenior Program Manager, Government Energy Sector<\/strong>
\n3 years
\n<\/strong>Expanded and led a team delivering Traditional Owner grant programs and Aboriginal self-determination initiatives while embedding cultural governance across energy projects.
\nSenior Adviser & Manager, Government Environment Sector<\/strong>
\n1 year
\n<\/strong>Led Aboriginal employment and cultural strategy, including staff mentoring, program design, and embedding Aboriginal self-determination in departmental practices.
\nIndigenous Employment Officer, Higher Education Sector<\/strong>
\n5 years<\/strong>
\nCoordinated Indigenous employment programs, delivered cultural awareness training, and expanded workforce participation while building strategic community and industry partnerships.
\nEmployment Project Officer, Government Health Sector<\/strong>
\n3 years
\n<\/strong>Delivered pathways to employment and scholarship programs, mentored staff, and improved Aboriginal workforce retention and engagement across departments.<\/p>\nLocation and Availability<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\nDesired salary or salary expectations<\/strong>:\u00a0 $165,000 plus Superannuation<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"