Consultant, Engagement & Place Team - Sydney or Brisbane Murawin is seeking a Consultant to join our passionate & growing Engagement & Place team. Working closely with the Director & other colleagues, the successful candidate will play a key role in driving an exciting & rapidly emerging area of work, helping shape significant responses to infrastructure, development & location specific projects that elevate the concept of 'Country' & contribute to improved outcomes & opportunities for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people. Please note this is a Maternity Leave Contract position, commencing immediately & is currently offered on a 12-month basis with the possibility of extension for suitable candidates. Please read the attached Position Description for further details. We look forward to having you on board! YOU'LL HAVE ACCESS TO: Opportunities for training, mentorship, & career development specific to your role. Competitive remuneration package. Work life balance through flexible working arrangements, with a predominant Work From Home model. Access to offices in attractive CBD locations across Sydney & Brisbane. Access to a supportive, diverse, & inclusive team spread across Australia. Enjoy dedicated programs to support your wellbeing, such as free access to the Warlandi Counselling Service. Utilise company funded paid parental leave options, that accommodate:Both childbirth & adoption. Mothers, fathers, primary & secondary caregivers. Singleton births/adoptions & multiples, i.e. twins, triplets or higher births/adoptions. Work within a consultancy that is progressing towards becoming:Accredited Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace. Rainbow Tick Accredited. Access to Menstrual & Menopause leave options. Receive a mobile phone allowance. Access to Cultural Leave. Work within a leading Supply Nation Certified Supplier, NSWICC Assured business, amongst an array of other highly exclusive accreditations & affiliations. Be a part of a growing company that has real impact on our society and contributes to Closing the Gap. Murawin is Supply Nation Certified and strongly supports applications from First Nations candidates and other diverse backgrounds. SELECTION CRITERIA All candidates must provide a 1-2 page response to the key requirements of the job below. Please demonstrate how you can meet these requirements and why you are a good fit for this role: Form & maintain internal & external relationships with key staff, Indigenous stakeholders, planners, designers, architects, government representatives & other stakeholders to achieve relevant project, client, community & company goals. Prioritise the voice of key Indigenous stakeholders in all Engagement & Place projects & encourage our clients to do likewise. Work with your Director & the broader senior leadership team to contribute to a number of projects in line with contractual & budgetary constraints. Ensure the principles identified in the NSW Government Architect Office' Connecting with Country Framework, the NSW Government Aboriginal Affairs Ochre Plan & other relevant documents are adopted & integrated into relevant projects. Assist in the delivery of place strategy workshops. Work with our clients to improve their understanding of the importance of appropriate engagement with Indigenous people, the issues & opportunities. Conduct regular research to identify trends, inspirational stories & opportunities that may inspire our clients to do more than originally planned, to create change – 'blue sky thinking'. Contribute to the preparation & writing of grant applications, tenders, proposals, reports, presentations & other project related documents. Support other aspects of Murawin's broader consulting & research work as negotiated with the senior leadership team. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Tertiary qualifications in any of the following (or related fields): Planning, Anthropology, Design, Community Development, Architecture, Sociology. A minimum of 3 years' experience in your field of expertise & an ability to contextualise it to the Indigenous place strategy arena. Experience working in an intercultural context, preferably across the Indigenous sector. Ability to work collaboratively in a team, as well as contribute to several projects & tasks concurrently with tight deadlines. Demonstrated high-level written & oral communication skills, including outstanding interpersonal skills, demonstrating a capability to work with a diversity of clients, including government bodies, community organisations, small to medium businesses & large national & multi-national corporates. Some project management experience, with an ability to ensure your work is delivered on time, within budget constraints & in-line with agreed requirements. An appreciation for & understanding of the impacts & issues affecting land use & development as they relate to Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples. Ability to write clear & concise advice, submissions & reports. The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, balance multiple priorities, work under pressure & meet strict deadlines. Ability to maintain confidentiality & professional standards of behaviour in difficult & sensitive circumstances. If you have any questions about the role please contact Siem Salem at using the subject line: Consultant, Engagement & Place Team enquiry via Ethical Jobs. #J-18808-Ljbffr