As the largest private sector employer of Indigenous Australians, Coles is committed to providing more opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, organisations, communities and customers to engage with our business. Working as part of the Coles Indigenous Affairs team, the Indigenous Affairs Manager is a senior role critical to the ongoing success of the Coles Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Plan.
Ideally based in Melbourne, this role will see you: • Provide high level advice and support to the Head of Indigenous Affairs and other key internal stakeholders • Provide leadership, development and operational support to the State Indigenous Affairs Advisors • Manage the Coles Indigenous supplier diversity strategy • Manage support programs for Indigenous business customers and remote community customers • Lead the development and implementation of strategies to increase Indigenous representation in trade and leadership roles across Coles (including internal career development) • Oversee Indigenous engagement initiatives at a store level across Victoria
Your outstanding knowledge of Indigenous histories, peoples and cultures will be central to success in the role. Well-developed stakeholder management and influencing skills will see you thrive in this role where you are expected to promote, identify and be an advocate for Coles and its desire to increase opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, organisations, communities and customers to engage with our business. To be successful in this role you will have proven project / program management experience in a commercial environment, experience leading and supporting teams, strong understanding of Indigenous employment, career development and supplier diversity programs, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
As Australia’s largest private sector employer of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Coles is committed to increasing employment and career development opportunities for Indigenous Australians. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Full Time - Attractive Remuneration Package
Melbourne, Victoria. How to apply: Applications should be submitted to [email protected] with the subject line “Coles - Indigenous Affairs Manager" Your application should include: · an up-to-date resume of no more than five pages which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this role. · a cover letter outlining your motivations for applying and your suitability for the role · Applications must be received by midnight November 29, 2020. How to get more information: Additional information is available by contacting the team at Pipeline Talent. Rachelle Towart | CEO, Pipeline Talent Email: [email protected] Ph: 0431 772 377 Or [email protected] or 02-8001 6603
