Senior Consultant - First Nations Engagement & Projects (Identified)
Senior Consultant - First Nations Engagement & Projects (Identified)
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$ 110000 - 130000
1 Vacancy
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About the Organisation
We have partnered with Cox Inall Ridgeway a team of specialist change-makers working toward an equally prosperous Australia. As a majority First Nations-owned social change agency this passionate team places First Nations peoples inherent rights to self-determination at the heart of everything they do.
The team deliver work that spans communications and PR stakeholder engagement policy evaluation and First Nations advisory services: partnering with government corporates NGOs and Aboriginal community-controlled organisations.
We are now working alongside the team to find a highly motivated Senior Consultant: someone toguide and nurture exceptional work within CIR through their deep understanding and effective articulation of client industry and community needs. This is an Identified role designed for a First Nations professional.
As a Senior Consultant you will lead community engagement project delivery research and analysis report writing and contribute to new business opportunities including tenders and pitches.
Some day to day activities include:
- Lead and deliver complex projects that centre First Nations voices: from inception to completion.
- Lead and work with the team to develop and foster client service accounts - be the key point of contact and provide strategic advice manage budgets and build trusted relationships.
- Juggle multiple projects across different sectors and scales: from grassroots community initiatives to major government or corporate partnerships.
- Drive new business by identifying opportunities leading on and contributing to proposals and tenders and influencing future project direction.
- Mentor and support consultants as the team grows.
About You
You are a culturally grounded professional who can:
- Apply a strong understanding of First Nations affairs to influence programs policy and partnerships.
- Bring demonstrated experience in asking the right questions listening carefully for the answers and bringing transformational ideas that address issues in innovative ways.
- Work independently and solve problems with creativity and care.
- Confidently manage competing priorities across several client projects.
- Work competently across different sectors: from government and not-for-profit to corporate: with an adaptable mindset.
- Demonstrate an advanced level of First Nations cultural understanding how to work closely with First Nations stakeholders and how to influence programs policy and/or clients to deliver better outcomes.
You will bring with you:
- Previous experience delivering First Nations-focused projects or programs.
- A know how on problem solving to drive growth and business results for clients and community.
- A background in consulting communications government policy community engagement or a related field.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills written and verbal.
- Strong budgeting reporting and project management experience.
Why Join Cox Inall Ridgeway
- Flexibility: this is a hybrid role in office 3 days per week (no set days).
- Be part of a supportive senior team who meet weekly to collaborate problem solve and support one another.
- Support the companys expansion enhance its offerings and strengthen its presence and relevance in Australian society.
- Belong to something bigger: 51% of the business is held by a First Nations Employee Trust allowing First Nations staff and organisations to become beneficiaries of the companys success.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
