Organisational Development (Human Resources & Recruitment) Full time
About Laing O'Rourke Laing O'Rourke is a $6 billion international operation with 70 years of involvement in Australian construction and infrastructure. The business delivers projects as diverse as the environments in which they are built, from high security military bases and major rail transport infrastructure projects, through to landmark buildings. We know the right culture combined with purposeful technology will help us meet demand and deliver certainty for our clients.
About the role We are currently seeking a Senior Indigenous Affairs Advisor to join our People team in our Melbourne head office located in South Bank. The Senior Indigenous Affairs Advisor will support the development of State Based Social Inclusion Strategies for VIC, NSW & QLD work winning bids as well as support the delivery and implementation of Indigenous initiatives and commitments.
Key responsibilities include: Explore opportunities to work with local workforce inclusion providers and community stakeholders.Identify strategic opportunities for priority jobseeker cohorts tailored to geography/project need.Work closely with Procurement and Operations to identify opportunities for social benefit suppliers during the tender phase.Establish targets and reporting requirements for relevant tenders.Support the delivery and implementation of Laing O'Rourke's RAP and alignment with Indigenous Affairs strategy.Coordinate and manage key Indigenous initiatives, programs, partnerships, and memberships.Coordinate and manage delivery of Cultural Awareness Training.Support Head of Indigenous Affairs in identifying State and Federal funding to support social inclusion programs.About you Understanding of training or employment and development or work experience in a similar role within the construction industry.Strong understanding of current Government policy and requirements specific to Social Procurement and Workforce Inclusion.Experience in developing and delivering inclusive employment programs.Strong understanding of procurement and commercial or work experience in a similar role within the construction industry.Strong experience in dealing with Indigenous businesses and/or social enterprises.Excellent communication and leadership skills.Ability to problem solve and develop creative solutions.Ability to work with local community groups, support services, and key stakeholders.Ability to work within a complex project environment.Understanding of policy papers, briefs, project deeds, and scope performance requirements.Diversity & Inclusion We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. Laing O'Rourke is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.
Laing O'Rourke actively supports a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.
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