Regional First Peoples Manager

At Service Stream we are proud to have released our second Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan as a further demonstration of our ongoing commitment to supporting meaningful and lasting reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Reconciliation is both a responsibility and a privilege and one that we wholeheartedly embrace as we continue to serve communities across Australia. More information can be found on our website here - the role

You will build and strengthen organisational capability and cultural awareness while fostering meaningful relationships with First Peoples businesses employees and communities.

Key responsibilities:

• Delivering programs of work that assist the business to meet its First Nations procurement targets and uplift the attraction retention and career progression of First Peoples employees within Service Stream.

• Engaging with internal and external stakeholders to drive positive outcomes for First Peoples in alignment with contract requirements.

• Working collaboratively across the organisation to promote cultural awareness and ensure First Peoples engagement initiatives are embedded into business operations.

• Facilitating relationships with First Peoples businesses subcontractors and social enterprises to create economic opportunities.

• Overseeing and supporting the implementation of First Peoples Participation Plans across business units.

• Assisting the National First Peoples Manager in delivering the Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) commitments tracking progress and reporting outcomes.

• Working with Traditional Custodians and cultural training providers enhance team knowledge and understanding of First Peoples culture.

• Participating in key strategic projects share lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement efforts within the organization

About you

This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identified position. The role requires cultural knowledge community connection and lived experience that can only be provided by an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. This appointment is a special measure under Section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic).

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Demonstrated experience in First Peoples community engagement within the services construction or infrastructure industry.

• Experience in employment programs procurement stakeholder engagement or related disciplines.

• Strong relationship-building skills with First Peoples businesses networks and communities.

• Ability to effectively liaise with a variety of stakeholders including government agencies contractors and local community groups.

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in community services engagement or a related field would be advantageous.

About us

Service Stream is an equal opportunity ASX-listed business that develops and operates Australias essential services networks across telecommunications utilities transport defence and social infrastructure industries -we keep communities connected.

Your next role comes with:

• Flexibility all flexibility requests are genuinely considered. This role offers hybrid working with an office located directly across from Southern Cross Station.

• Career development we offer growth opportunities and support internal mobility. You will have access to skill enhancement through our online learning system and onsite training.

• Access- discounts for hundreds of businesses such as Woolworths Air BNB The Iconic JB HI-FI Dan Murphys Bupa Health Care and Specsavers. We also offer access to novated leasing and a share matching program.

• Paid leave- parental cultural community service defence study corporate volunteering and purchased leave available.

• Culture we are dedicated to fostering a workplace environment that values and celebrates safety diversity and inclusion and meaningful recognition.

How to apply

Please submit your interest with the apply button. If you would like to have a confidential discussion before applying please reach out to our National First People Manager Jhdara Jones on.

We celebrate diversity at Service Stream and welcome applications from people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people with a disability or neurodivergence and those from LGBTIQA Veteran or other diverse groups. If you require reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process please email us at