Manager Aboriginal Participation

Transport-For-Nsw; Dubbo; Hybrid; AUD 163,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport For NSW is seeking a Manager Aboriginal Participation for the Future Fleet program in a fixed-term full-time role. The position drives Aboriginal participation and economic inclusion, embedding APP/IPP requirements into procurement, tenders and contracts, and reporting performance insights.

You will build partnerships with Aboriginal businesses, lead strategic procurement advice, and deliver training to enhance engagement while ensuring audit-ready records and KPI tracking.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline.
• Experience with NSW APP and Commonwealth IPP.
• Strong skills in contract management, tender evaluations and probity.
• Ability to engage Aboriginal suppliers and build capacity.
• Data analysis, KPI tracking, reporting and audit-ready records.

Responsibilities

• Lead the NSW Aboriginal Procurement Policy (APP) and Indigenous Procurement Policy (IPP) across the Future Fleet Program.
• Embed Aboriginal participation targets into tenders, contracts and procurement activities.
• Develop, maintain and report procurement performance frameworks and insights.
• Build partnerships with Aboriginal businesses, industry stakeholders and community organisations.
• Provide strategic procurement advice, training and guidance to remove barriers.

Skills

Aboriginal procurement

Participation frameworks

Contract management

Tender evaluations

Probity

Supplier engagement

Capability building

Market sounding

Data analysis

Reporting

KPI tracking

Education

Tertiary qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Manager Aboriginal Participation - Future Fleet - 21 Month Temporary Opportunity

Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW

Job category: Projects

Job location: Dubbo, NSW, AU, 2830

Job reference number: 112463

Employment type: Fixed Term Full-Time

Salary range: $163145.0-$182721.0

You put people at the heart and take pride in the impact of your work.

You’re ready to play an essential role behind the scenes by providing vital support, ensuring seamless project execution, and playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of transportation.

In this role, you'll:

Drive Aboriginal participation and economic inclusion across the Future Fleet Program by leading the implementation of the NSW Aboriginal Procurement Policy, building strong partnerships with suppliers and industry, and ensuring Aboriginal participation opportunities are identified, tracked, and delivered to support Closing the Gap and the growth of the First Economy.

The Manager Aboriginal Participation - Future Fleet will also be responsible for:

• Leading the delivery of the NSW Aboriginal Procurement Policy (APP) and Indigenous Procurement Policy (IPP) across the FFP, ensuring compliance and achievement of Aboriginal participation and economic development objectives.
• Embedding Aboriginal participation targets, economic outcomes and procurement requirements into tenders, contracts and procurement activities, while monitoring compliance and driving performance improvements.
• Developing, maintaining and reporting on procurement performance frameworks, analysing Aboriginal participation outcomes and providing insights to support informed decision-making and transparency.
• Building and strengthening partnerships with Aboriginal businesses, industry stakeholders and community organisations, enhancing supplier capability and creating opportunities for increased participation.
• Providing strategic procurement advice, delivering training and guidance, and identifying opportunities to remove barriers and improve Aboriginal business engagement throughout the procurement lifecycle.

This is a fixed-term full-time position (up to 31 August 2028) located at George Street, Sydney.

Attendance is a hybrid arrangement of in person (at least 50%) and work from home. In person attendance is split across the Sydney CBD and Parramatta Offices.

This is an Aboriginal-identified role as it involves the development and delivery of services and programs which impact or require liaison with Aboriginal people and/or communities. Our Aboriginal Employment Unit (AEU), run by a team of Aboriginal employees, is available to support current and prospective employees. For more information, email the AEU team at [e-mail]

You are an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person.

You have tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience.

You are experienced in Aboriginal procurement and participation frameworks, including NSW APP and Commonwealth IPP, with strong skills in contract management, tender evaluations, and probity.

You are skilled in Aboriginal supplier engagement, capability building, market sounding, and supplier pipeline development.

You’re confident in data analysis, reporting, KPI tracking, compliance monitoring, and maintaining audit-ready records.

You’re an effective relationship builder with the ability to influence stakeholders across government, industry, and Aboriginal businesses, and deliver culturally informed training and engagement initiatives.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers .

For any enquiries, please contactJohn Roberts at [e-mail].

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

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Transport acknowledges the Aboriginal people of the country on which we work, their traditions, culture and a shared history and identity. We also pay our respects to Elders past and present and recognise the continued connection to country.