Aboriginal Business Enterprise Coordinator

RGIT Australia; Port Augusta; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Travel expenses paid

Phone and laptop

Training opportunities

Employee assistance program

Job summary

RTC Group is seeking an Aboriginal Business Enterprise (ABE) Coordinator to strengthen engagement with Aboriginal businesses across our South Australian operations. You will drive reconciliation initiatives, build partnerships with communities and contractors, and promote inclusive employment pathways and training opportunities.

Based in Port Augusta, Adelaide, Whyalla, or Port Lincoln, the role offers a competitive salary and travel across regional SA, with a strong focus on culturally

Qualifications

• Requirements: Drivers Licence, OHS General Construction Induction Card (White Card), National Police Check, medical check (incl. AOD), experience with Aboriginal communities, stakeholder engagement, reporting and program delivery, cultural competency, ability to manage priorities, work independently.
• Knowledge of facilities maintenance or residential construction is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with Aboriginal businesses and community stakeholders.

Skills

Drivers Licence

OH&S Card

Police Check

Medical Check

Indigenous engagement

Stakeholder engagement

Reporting ability

Cultural competency

Multi-priority management

Autonomous work

Tools

White Card

Job description

Aboriginal Business Enterprise Coordinator

Port Augusta, South Australia 5700, Australia

Full-time Permanent Mid-level Senior

Description

About Us:

RTC Group is a leading provider of maintenance and construction services across Australia. With strong growth plans, the company is distinguished by a commitment to quality, excellence, and “Setting the standard” in all areas of operations and service delivery. Collaboration, authenticity, driving best practices, and creating a business that supports the community are at the heart of what we do.

At RTC Group, we understand that our people are our greatest asset. We set the bar for an inclusive, participative workplace where staff and contractors are not just numbers; their contributions are always welcomed, encouraged, and valued.

Our Facilities Maintenance team provide planned and responsive maintenance, emergency repairs, disability modification upgrades, vacant restorations and property & condition assessment surveys throughout New South Wales, South Australia and Tasmania.

The Opportunity:

RTC is seeking a dedicated and community-focused Aboriginal Business Enterprise (ABE) Coordinator to strengthen engagement with ABE’s and drive meaningful reconciliation outcomes across our Facilities Maintenance operations in South Australia.

This role plays a key part in increasing Aboriginal business participation, supporting sustainable employment pathways, and leading the implementation of RTC’s Reconciliation Action Plan. You will work closely with internal teams, subcontractors, clients, and Aboriginal communities to ensure culturally respectful, inclusive, and commercially successful partnerships.

Responsibilities Include:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with Aboriginal businesses and community stakeholders.
• Support increased participation of ABEs across RTC South Australian operations.
• Promote RTC and contractor employment, training and recruitment opportunities within Aboriginal communities, while strengthening pathways to careers, skills development and long-term workforce participation with RTC contractors.
• Lead and report on RTC’s Reconciliation Action Plan initiatives.
• Promote cultural awareness and inclusive practices across the organisation.
• Provide strategic advice to leadership on Indigenous engagement and participation.

Standard working weeks are 40 hours, Monday to Friday, with regular travel throughout regional SA including remote communities.

This role can be based from our Adelaide, Port Augusta, Whyalla or Port Lincoln office based on successful candidate location.

About You:

The successful candidate will be a confident communicator with demonstrated experience building trusted relationships at all levels and can work collaboratively across teams while remaining self-directed and proactive in delivering outcomes.

Requirements:

• Drivers Licence
• OHS General Construction Induction Card (White Card)
• National Police Check
• Successful completion of a medical check, including Alcohol and other Drugs screening.
• Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and businesses.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and relationship management.
• Knowledge of facilities maintenance or residential construction industry and processes will be highly regarded.
• Experience in reporting, coordination, and program delivery.
• Cultural competency and demonstrated commitment to reconciliation.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work autonomously without direction.

Role Benefits and Inclusions:

• Competitive annual salary, commensurate with candidate skills, qualifications and experience.
• Tool of Trade Company Vehicle with reasonable personal use permitted.
• Opportunity to travel to regional and remote communities with all travel expenses paid.
• Company phone and laptop.
• On-the-job training and upskilling opportunities.
• Employee assistance program.

This role provides the opportunity to influence real change, strengthen community partnerships, and help shape RTC's reconciliation journey.