First Nations Engagement Manager

This role drives ACCIONA Energia’s First Nations engagement strategy, fostering partnerships and supporting cultural heritage initiatives across projects.

About the Client

ACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals. This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable power plants around the world.

In Australia, ACCIONA Energia has 5 operational wind farms. Current construction projects include the biggest wind farm in the southern hemisphere, MacIntyre Wind Farm in southeast Queensland, and the Aldoga Sola Farm near Gladstone. And there is an exciting development pipeline all across the country.

ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria.

About the Role

This role will develop, manage, and implement ACIONA Energia’s First Nations engagement plan whilst supporting the broader ACCIONA Energia business in its commitment to actively, genuinely, and consistently engage with the communities in which it operates.

Key Duties

• Lead the review and implementation of ACCIONA Energia’s Corporate First Nations Plan and project-level Participation Plans.
• Track, evaluate, and improve engagement strategies.
• Guide the business on First Nations engagement across the project lifecycle – from Project Development to Construction to Operations & Maintenance.
• Assist the Project Development team by crafting compelling tender responses related to First Nations engagement and partnerships.
• Support the development of Cultural Heritage plans, coordinating relevant inputs from internal stakeholders and aligning business priorities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with First Nations peoples, Traditional Owners, and representative groups.
• Lead and support the First Nations team effectively whilst contributing to a positive and productive team culture.

For a detailed position description, please contact Marisa Conlon, marisa@fprs.com.au

Experience

• This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander-identified position.
• Tertiary qualification in Business or similar degree.
• Background in renewables, utilities, mining, oil & gas, infrastructure, or other similar sectors, with an understanding of large-scale projects.
• Experience developing and implementing strategies for First Nations participation and engagement, including Reconciliation Action Plans.
• Strong ability to engage and influence stakeholders at various levels to enhance understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
• Well-developed written communication skills in preparing tenders, reports, compliance and commercial material.
• Flexibility and willingness for ad hoc travel.

 

How to Apply

How to Apply

For a detailed position description, please contact Marisa Conlon, marisa@fprs.com.au

Click APPLY or contact Marisa Conlon, Senior Consultant, Talent Acquisition at marisa@fprs.com.au for further information on the role.

Please submit a cover letter and current CV by midnight, Sunday 29^th September 2024.

FIRST PEOPLE Recruitment Solutions is a majority Aboriginal owned agency providing contingent contracts, fixed term contracts and permanent recruitment solutions to Government and Corporate Australia.

Our Head Office is based in Canberra with a national reach to all the states and territories, regional and remote areas of Australia.

FIRST PEOPLE Recruitment Solutions encourage applications from Indigenous Australians and Non-Indigenous Australians together with people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

FIRST PEOPLE Recruitment Solutions acknowledges the traditional owners of country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respect to them and their cultures; and to elders both past, present and emerging.

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