NSW First Nations Community Engagement Lead

Original Power Ltd; New South Wales; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

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Job summary

Original Power Ltd, via the First Nations Clean Energy Network, seeks a Community Engagement Lead (New South Wales) to drive engagement across NSW and build trusted relationships with Traditional Owners, Aboriginal organisations and government partners.

The role is a First Nations Identified Fixed-Term position (1–2 years), offered full-time or part-time, based in New South Wales, with a salary of AUD 110,000–AUD 130,000 pro rata, plus salary packaging benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Experience leading community engagement, consultation or project delivery.
• Excellent communication with strong organisational and project management skills.
• Willing to undertake extensive travel across New South Wales.
• Experience in renewable energy, infrastructure, Traditional Owner engagement, policy or strategic communications is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Network's engagement across New South Wales.
• Build trusted relationships with Traditional Owners, First Nations communities and Aboriginal organisations.
• Lead community engagement, workshops and regional capacity-building activities.
• Develop partnerships across government, industry and the community sector.
• Support community-led clean energy initiatives and contribute to policy, advocacy and strategic communications.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Community engagement

Project management

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Indigenous communities

Policy experience

Job description

Original Power Ltd, via the First Nations Clean Energy Network, seeks a Community Engagement Lead (New South Wales) to drive engagement across NSW and build trusted relationships with Traditional Owners, Aboriginal organisations and government partners.

The role is a First Nations Identified Fixed-Term position (1–2 years), offered full-time or part-time, based in New South Wales, with a salary of AUD 110,000–AUD 130,000 pro rata, plus salary packaging benefits.