Senior Engagement Lead, Indigenous Elections Participation

Ourmob.com.au Chemistry Pty; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) seeks a senior program lead for the Indigenous Electoral Participation Program. You will work with colleagues and community partners to remove barriers to First Nations electoral participation and deliver outcomes that improve accessibility of elections.

The role involves leading engagement with partners, representing agency positions, and travel to remote locations while coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead through change in a complex environment.
• Strong people leadership across geographically dispersed teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication tailored to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagement with partners to support positive electoral participation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Represent and explain agency positions in diverse forums.
• Travel to remote locations and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Contract management

Communication

Risk management

Education

Indigenous studies / community engagement qualification

Job description

Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) seeks a senior program lead for the Indigenous Electoral Participation Program. You will work with colleagues and community partners to remove barriers to First Nations electoral participation and deliver outcomes that improve accessibility of elections.

The role involves leading engagement with partners, representing agency positions, and travel to remote locations while coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to drive continuous improvement.