About the Role
Seeking an Indigenous Engagement and Access Officer to support respectful, meaningful engagement with First Nations communities for network solutions projects. This role acts as a connection point between Transgrid, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders and landowners, ensuring culturally appropriate engagement and embedding community perspectives in project delivery.
Responsibilities
- Act as a trusted connection point between Transgrid, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders and landowners.
- Ensure engagement is culturally appropriate.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with community stakeholders.
- Embed community perspectives in project delivery.
- Support engagement activities with project teams, contractors, and community representatives.
- Coordinate land access.
- Ensure clear, transparent communication throughout project development, land access, acquisition, and construction.
Requirements
- Demonstrated understanding of the issues, experiences, and aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
- Proven ability to build respectful, effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders and diverse community groups.
- Experience supporting or delivering culturally informed engagement in community, government, or project-based environments.
- Strong written communication and record-keeping skills.
- Ability to manage sensitive information.
- Confidence working on complex or sensitive community matters.
- A collaborative approach and ability to work across multiple stakeholders.
- A current driver’s licence is required.
Skills
- Relationship building
- Culturally informed engagement
- Written communication
- Record-keeping
- Stakeholder management
- Community engagement
Location
- Project sites
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Not specified
Education Level
- Not specified
Benefits
- Access to a range of corporate discounts
- Novated leasing options
- Workplace flexibility
- 20 weeks paid parental leave
- Access to regular and on-going training
- Workplace mentoring
- Tertiary education support
About the Company
- Transgrid is involved in projects of national importance.
- Transgrid is driving the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.
- Transgrid's core values are Safety, Achievement, Integrity, and Service.
- Transgrid prioritizes safety, strives for meaningful impact, acts with honesty, and delivers exceptional outcomes for customers and communities.
