Regional First Peoples Manager
Service Stream
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Full-Time
Competitive
HybridManager
At Service Stream, we are proud to have released our second Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, as a further demonstration of our ongoing commitment to supporting meaningful and lasting reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Reconciliation is both a responsibility and a privilege, and one that we wholeheartedly embrace as we continue to serve communities across Australia. More information can be found on our website here - https://servicestream.com.au/reconciliation.
About the role
You will build and strengthen organisational capability and cultural awareness while fostering meaningful relationships with First Peoples businesses, employees, and communities.
Key responsibilities:
Delivering programs of work that assist the business to meet its First Nations procurement targets, and uplift the attraction, retention, and career progression of First Peoples employees within Service Stream.
Engaging with internal and external stakeholders to drive positive outcomes for First Peoples in alignment with contract requirements.
Working collaboratively across the organisation to promote cultural awareness and ensure First Peoples engagement initiatives are embedded into business operations.
Facilitating relationships with First Peoples businesses, subcontractors, and social enterprises to create economic opportunities.
Overseeing and supporting the implementation of First Peoples Participation Plans across business units.
Assisting the National First Peoples Manager in delivering the Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) commitments, tracking progress, and reporting outcomes.
Working with Traditional Custodians and cultural training providers enhance team knowledge and understanding of First Peoples culture.
Participating in key strategic projects, share lessons learned, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts within the organization
About you
This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identified position. The role requires cultural knowledge, community connection and lived experience that can only be provided by an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. This appointment is a special measure under Section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic).
Our ideal candidate will have:
Demonstrated experience in First Peoples community engagement within the services, construction, or infrastructure industry.
Experience in employment programs, procurement, stakeholder engagement, or related disciplines.
Strong relationship-building skills with First Peoples businesses, networks, and communities.
Ability to effectively liaise with a variety of stakeholders, including government agencies, contractors, and local community groups.
Relevant tertiary qualifications in community services, engagement, or a related field would be advantageous.
About us
Service Stream is an equal opportunity ASX-listed business that develops and operates Australia's essential services networks across telecommunications, utilities, transport, defence, and social infrastructure industries - we keep communities connected.
Your next role comes with:
Flexibility – all flexibility requests are genuinely considered. This role offers hybrid working with an office located directly across from Southern Cross Station.
Career development – we offer growth opportunities and support internal mobility. You will have access to skill enhancement through our online learning system and onsite training.
Access - discounts for hundreds of businesses such as Woolworths, Air BNB, The Iconic, JB HI-FI, Dan Murphys, Bupa Health Care, and Specsavers. We also offer access to novated leasing and a share matching program.
Paid leave - parental, cultural, community service, defence, study, corporate volunteering and purchased leave available.
Culture – we are dedicated to fostering a workplace environment that values and celebrates safety, diversity and inclusion, and meaningful recognition.
How to apply
Please submit your interest with the apply button. If you would like to have a confidential discussion before applying, please reach out to our National First People Manager, Jhdara Jones on 0466 889 370.
We celebrate diversity at Service Stream and welcome applications from people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with a disability or neurodivergence, and those from LGBTIQA+, Veteran or other diverse groups. If you require reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process please email us at talent.corporate@servicestream.com.au.
If this sounds like you apply now to the Service Stream Recruitment Team via the online application button.