First Nations Engagement Manager
Core
Provide senior leadership for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander engagement across university infrastructure projects, capital works, and estate operations to embed cultural perspectives in planning and design.
Role type
Senior First Nations Engagement Manager (Infrastructure)
Builds
Culturally safe engagement strategies, advisory panel support, and infrastructure outcomes reflecting Country and community aspirations.
Domain
Higher Education Infrastructure / Indigenous Engagement
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity, leading culturally safe engagement, building trusted relationships with Traditional Owners and Elders, strategic advice on cultural considerations, managing complex stakeholder environments, governance of advisory processes, translating engagement insights into actionable recommendations.
Preferred skills
Experience mentoring teams, developing engagement frameworks, navigating high-profile environments.
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead planning and delivery of culturally safe engagement with First Nations communities; provide strategic advice to senior leaders on cultural risks and opportunities; support incorporation of Country-centred approaches into project outcomes; coordinate internal stakeholders to embed engagement in delivery; support the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Panel; ensure compliance with legislation and university commitments.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic advisory scope