Senior Indigenous Engagement & Stakeholder Lead – NT

Compass Group Pty Limited; Darwin; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Travel opportunities

Career development

Global organisation backing

Job summary

Compass Group Australia’s ESS Remote is seeking an experienced Senior Community & Stakeholder Engagement Manager to lead strategic engagement initiatives across the Northern Territory. This leadership role focuses on strengthening community relationships, driving Indigenous participation, and guiding workforce outcomes through partnerships with government, Indigenous organisations and community partners.

The successful candidate will travel regularly to regional and remote NT communities,

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in community engagement, stakeholder relations, government affairs or a similar strategic role.
• Demonstrated experience working alongside Indigenous communities and organisations.
• Strong understanding of Northern Territory workforce challenges, regional communities and government structures.
• Exceptional communication, influencing and relationship-building skills.
• Experience navigating complex stakeholder environments across public, private and community sectors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with Traditional Owners, Land Councils, Indigenous organisations and community leaders.
• Lead Indigenous employment and community engagement initiatives that support local workforce participation.
• Partner with Recruitment, People & Culture and Operations teams to build sustainable workforce pathways.
• Represent ESS Remote within government forums, industry networks and regional stakeholder groups.
• Identify funding opportunities, grants and strategic partnerships that support workforce development.
• Support operational leaders with cultural guidance, stakeholder management and community engagement strategies.
• Contribute to tenders, business cases and mobilisation plans for new and existing contracts.
• Monitor and report on key metrics relating to Indigenous participation, workforce outcomes and social impact initiatives.

Skills

Indigenous engagement

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic leadership

Communication

Government relations

Job description

Compass Group Australia’s ESS Remote is seeking an experienced Senior Community & Stakeholder Engagement Manager to lead strategic engagement initiatives across the Northern Territory. This leadership role focuses on strengthening community relationships, driving Indigenous participation, and guiding workforce outcomes through partnerships with government, Indigenous organisations and community partners.

The successful candidate will travel regularly to regional and remote NT communities,