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 either Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane and will involve travel to our other office locations and regional communities on the East Coast. 

To drive strategic direction and governance in the area of Indigenous Engagement & Social Inclusion to enhance work-winning and project delivery.

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:

• 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 & employment).

• 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 the projects to meet their targets.
• Work with key internal stakeholders to implement initiatives that will assist the projects to meet their targets.

• 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 our procurement requirements.
• Work with and maintain strong relationships with Supply Nation, Kinaway, NSWICC, Clontarf Foundation, and CareerTrackers to support the business with the achievement of Indigenous outcomes.
• Implement Cultural competency and Supplier Diversity training across the operating companies – set up a three-stage program to ensure the development of cultural champions across the operating companies.
• Responsible for educating and supporting 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.

• 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.
• Supporting initiatives and employment LGBTQIA+, Veterans, 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.

1. 5+ years’ experience in a human resources, Indigenous Engagement
2. Extensive experience in diversity and inclusion programs or a similar role
3. Extensive experience in Indigenous employment, training and community engagement
4. Experience in social procurement, supplier diversity or similar roles
5. Knowledge of current government policies and requirements in the construction industry and tender process
6. Experience in planning and implementing programs and strategies to deliver on commitments
7. Exceptional organisational skills and an ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively
8. Experience in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
9. Experience in problem solving and conflict management
10. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with experience in data analysis and reporting.