Senior First Nations & Inclusion Leader

Indigeco Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Indigeco Pty Ltd in Australia is partnering with a leading financial institution to recruit an experienced First Nations & Inclusion Manager. This senior role will lead and influence the organisation's First Nations agenda, strengthen its commitment to inclusion, and drive meaningful outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities.

Working with senior executives, you will shape enterprise-wide strategies, govern advisory arrangements, and build strong partnerships with

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience in First Nations strategy, policy, governance, stakeholder engagement, partnerships, community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Create a values-aligned culture that promotes meaningful inclusion and engagement with First Nations peoples and communities.
• Contribute to the strategic direction and leadership of the Bank's First Nations agenda through the development, implementation and continuous improvement of First Nations strategies, governance frameworks and initiatives.
• Lead and maintain First Nations governance and advisory arrangements, including the coordination and support of the First Nations Advisory Panel, to support informed decision‑making across the Bank.
• Act as the Bank's principal source of advice on First Nations matters, providing strategic guidance on policy, governance, cultural considerations, stakeholder engagement and emerging issues.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with First Nations communities, organisations, government agencies and peer institutions, and lead the Bank's participation in national and international partnerships, networks and forums, including the Central Bank Network for Indigenous Inclusion (CBNII).
• Provide strategic oversight and specialist advice on First Nations considerations associated with major Bank initiatives, projects, policies and external engagements.
• Identify and manage risks, issues and opportunities relating to First Nations matters, ensuring appropriate governance, reporting and escalation arrangements are in place.
• Lead, guide and develop individuals and teams to achieve outcomes, while maintaining accountability for people management, budgets and operational processes.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of policies, systems and processes, and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen First Nations outcomes across the Bank.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Governance

Policy development

Communication & influencing

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience

Job description

Indigeco Pty Ltd in Australia is partnering with a leading financial institution to recruit an experienced First Nations & Inclusion Manager. This senior role will lead and influence the organisation's First Nations agenda, strengthen its commitment to inclusion, and drive meaningful outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities.

Working with senior executives, you will shape enterprise-wide strategies, govern advisory arrangements, and build strong partnerships with