Aboriginal Business Engagement Manager

Department of Housing and Works; City Of Stirling; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Professional development

Generous leave

Modern workspaces

Flexible hubs access

Health insurance discounts

Diversity initiatives

Job summary

The Aboriginal Business Engagement Manager at the Department of Housing and Works will work with Aboriginal businesses, organisations and communities to increase awareness of opportunities and support participation in contracts and projects across WA.

You will build strong relationships with Aboriginal businesses, industry representatives, regional stakeholders and internal teams to identify opportunities, strengthen supplier capability and promote government contracting opportunities.

Qualifications

• A strong understanding of Aboriginal cultural beliefs, values and protocols.
• Experience building productive relationships with Aboriginal businesses, organisations and communities.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• The ability to work independently, show initiative and identify practical solutions.
• Knowledge of procurement, tendering or contracting processes, or the ability to quickly develop capability in this area.
• A genuine commitment to helping Aboriginal businesses access and succeed in government contracting opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Increase awareness of opportunities and support participation in contracts and projects delivered through the Buildings and Contracts (B&C) division.
• Build strong relationships with Aboriginal businesses, industry representatives, regional stakeholders and internal teams to identify opportunities, strengthen supplier capability, and support Aboriginal businesses to participate in tender and contract processes.
• Provide advice to internal stakeholders and contribute to improving internal processes and practices that support local, regional and Aboriginal business engagement.

Job description

Come join the team at the new Department of Housing and Works. The Department of Housing and Works delivers and maintains essential social housing and critical infrastructure across Western Australia—including schools, hospitals and police facilities. We manage tenancy services, support housing provision in remote Aboriginal communities, and oversee government employee accommodation. Through office accommodation solutions, State Fleet management, procurement, planning and asset policy, we empower other government agencies to deliver their best.

To better represent the diverse community we serve, this vacancy is reserved for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Therefore, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this recruitment process and only applications from this diversity group will be considered. We are committed to ensuring our hiring processes are inclusive. If you are an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person, a young person or a person with a disability seeking support with your application, please reach out to Jobs and Skills WA by calling 13 64 64. If you are a person living with disability and require adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Emma Savage-Jones on [phone] or via email at [e-mail]. You can also reach us through the National Relay Service.

Benefits

• flexible work options, including working from home up to 2 days per week
• professional development, training, and on-the-job learning to advance your career
• generous leave entitlements, which include 4 weeks annual leave, 3 public service holidays each year, accrued long service leave every 7 years and an option to purchase additional leave each year. Access to cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• modern workspaces, where you choose your workspace that assists you to do your best work
• access to activity-based work hubs in the CBD, Fremantle and Joondalup for ad hoc flexible work
• corporate discounts with selected health insurance providers and access to wellness programs
• Opportunity to contribute to diversity, inclusion, and cultural initiatives across the department, including networks and working groups that promote equity and belonging.

About the Role

Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification under Section 50d of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by increasing Aboriginal business participation in government contracting opportunities across WA.

As the Aboriginal Business Engagement Manager, you will work with Aboriginal businesses, organisations and communities to increase awareness of opportunities and support participation in contracts and projects delivered through the Buildings and Contracts (B&C) division. These contracts and projects relate to non-residential building works and maintenance services across the State.

You will build strong relationships with Aboriginal businesses, industry representatives, regional stakeholders and internal teams to identify opportunities, strengthen supplier capability, and support Aboriginal businesses to participate in tender and contract processes navigate tender and contract processes. You will also provide advice to internal stakeholders and contribute to improving internal processes and practices that support local, regional and Aboriginal business engagement.

About You

You are a capable relationship builder who understands the importance of trust, respect and genuine engagement. You are passionate about creating opportunities for Aboriginal businesses to participate in projects for government. To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• A strong understanding of Aboriginal cultural beliefs, values and protocols.
• Experience building productive relationships with Aboriginal businesses, organisations and communities.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• The ability to work independently, show initiative and identify practical solutions.
• Knowledge of procurement, tendering or contracting processes, or the ability to quickly develop capability in this area.
• A genuine commitment to helping Aboriginal businesses access and succeed in government contracting opportunities.

Training and support can be provided to develop procurement and contracting knowledge. The position operates in Personal Leadership context. This means that you are required to demonstrate personal accountability for delivering excellence and support your team and agency in delivering strategic goals. You will be expected to build and nurture relationships and be willing to seek feedback and learn.

Position Details

Currently there is one (1) permanent full-time or part-time position available for filling. Whilst this selection process will initially be used to appoint to this advertised vacancy, it may also be used to appoint to similar positions that may arise in the Agency within the next twenty-four (24) months on a full-time, part-time, permanent or fixed-term basis with the possibility of further extension(s) and/or permanency.