Senior Advisor, Indigenous Engagement and Social Inclusion

UGL is currently looking for a Senior Advisor, Indigenous Engagement and Social Inclusion to join our team. This role can be based in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane and will involve travel to our other office locations and regional communities on the East Coast.

Primary Purpose of the Position

Drive strategic direction and governance in Indigenous Engagement and Social Inclusion to enhance work-winning and project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

As the Senior Advisor, Indigenous Engagement and Social Inclusion, you will drive workforce participation, social inclusion and Indigenous engagement outcomes across the project. Key responsibilities include:

Tenders

• Provide input, advice and guidance to tender teams on Indigenous and social procurement KPIs and requirements.
• Ensure all tender and bid responses are completed on time.
• Maintain the corporate strategy for Indigenous and Social Inclusion (procurement and employment).

Projects

• Ensure projects are aware of their KPIs and requirements when commencing.
• Work with key internal stakeholders to understand and implement their social procurement and inclusion reporting process.
• Provide advice and assistance to implement initiatives that will assist projects to meet their targets.
• Work with key internal stakeholders to implement initiatives that will assist projects to meet their targets.

Indigenous Engagement

• Work with key internal stakeholders to formulate an Indigenous procurement strategy for the company.
• Liaise with and build relationships with suppliers and organisations that can support procurement requirements.
• Work with and maintain strong relationships with Supply Nation, Kinaway, NSWICC, Clontarf Foundation and CareerTrackers to support the business in achieving Indigenous outcomes.
• Implement cultural competency and supplier diversity training across the operating companies, and set up a three-stage program to ensure the development of cultural champions across the operating companies.
• Educate and support the operating companies and projects to achieve Indigenous employment (4–5%) and procurement (3–5%) targets.
• Work with key internal stakeholders to implement, track and report on the Reconciliation Action Plan.

Social Inclusion

• Work with key internal stakeholders to develop CIMIC’s social inclusion strategy.
• Work with and maintain strong relationships with Social Traders and CareerSeekers to support the business in achieving social inclusion outcomes.
• Support initiatives and employment for LGBTQIA+ people, Veterans, people with disability, Migrants and Refugees.

The successful candidate will bring strong stakeholder engagement skills, experience delivering Indigenous participation and social procurement outcomes on major projects, and the ability to work collaboratively with clients, subcontractors, community organisations, Indigenous businesses and training providers to achieve meaningful and sustainable social impact.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• 5+ years’ experience in human resources or Indigenous Engagement.
• Extensive experience in diversity and inclusion programs or a similar role.
• Extensive experience in Indigenous employment, training and community engagement.
• Experience in social procurement, supplier diversity or similar roles.
• Knowledge of current government policies and requirements in the construction industry and tender process.
• Experience planning and implementing programs and strategies to deliver on commitments.
• Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience in problem-solving and conflict management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in data analysis and reporting.

What We Offer

• Employee rewards program.
• Health assessments.
• Fit for work and Fit for life benefits.
• Longevity of employment and career development.
• Competitive salary based on experience.

We particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQ+ community, mature workers, Veterans and active-duty armed forces, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds. CPB Contractors is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.