First Nations D&I Lead (RAP & Reconciliation)

u&u Recruitment Partners; Canterbury-Bankstown; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

u&u Recruitment Partners is seeking an experienced D&I Officer to drive reconciliation, diversity and inclusion initiatives across a large logistics organisation. The role focuses on First Nations engagement and RAP delivery, building trusted relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

You will work with the P&C team to translate commitments into practical action, support inclusive recruitment, events, and awareness campaigns, and monitor impact across the workforce.

Qualifications

• Experience across First Nations engagement, reconciliation, diversity & inclusion or community engagement.
• Strong understanding of culturally appropriate engagement.
• Experience building trusted relationships with community organisations and internal stakeholders.
• Exposure to RAP initiatives or reconciliation programs.
• Strong communication, facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience coordinating projects, community initiatives or awareness programs.
• The ability to build credibility and influence across a diverse organisation.
• A collaborative, culturally respectful and relationship-led approach.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the implementation, monitoring and delivery of the organisation’s RAP.
• Building meaningful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations, community leaders and partners.
• Supporting initiatives that strengthen First Nations employment and inclusion.
• Supporting initiatives designed to attract Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates.
• Coordinating reconciliation and inclusion programs, events and awareness campaigns.
• Supporting activities around NAIDOC Week and Reconciliation Week.
• Partnering with Recruitment and hiring managers to strengthen inclusive recruitment practices.
• Building relationships with community organisations and other external stakeholders.
• Supporting broader diversity, inclusion and accessibility initiatives; and
• Monitoring diversity and workforce data to help measure impact.

Skills

First Nations engagement

Diversity & Inclusion

Stakeholder engagement

RAP initiatives

Communication skills

Project coordination

Influence

Collaborative approach

Job description

u&u Recruitment Partners is seeking an experienced D&I Officer to drive reconciliation, diversity and inclusion initiatives across a large logistics organisation. The role focuses on First Nations engagement and RAP delivery, building trusted relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

You will work with the P&C team to translate commitments into practical action, support inclusive recruitment, events, and awareness campaigns, and monitor impact across the workforce.