Indigenous Affairs Lead QLD | Mon to Fri | Brisbane Support Centre

As Indigenous Affairs Lead- QLD you will be a highly trusted strategic leader and cultural advisor building meaningful relationships across Sodexo Australias people clients and communities. 
Reporting to the Director Indigenous Affairs you will: 

• Lead mentor and empower a talented Indigenous Affairs team across multiple portfolios. 

• Work closely with operations management understanding client service deliverables reporting and monitoring performance outcomes.  

• Foster genuine engagement with Traditional Owners Custodians and community organisations to ensure their voices are reflected in our work. 

• Collaborate across Operations Talent Acquisition HR Business Development and Supply Chain to drive Indigenous employment procurement and community informed outcomes. 

• Provide cultural and strategic advice to support business development and operational excellence through effective team deliverables. 

• Participate in Sodexo Australias Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Working Group as a valuable contributor aligned to the Indigenous Affairs strategy and  measurable social impact. 

This newly created leadership role requires both strategic capability and hands-on collaboration.  Build an environment that will bring real opportunities to influence meaningful change while guiding others to do the same. 

Qualifications :

What Youll Bring 

Youre a natural connector and respected leader who thrives in diverse cross-functional environments. Youll bring: 

• Extensive experience in Indigenous Affairs community engagement or a related leadership role ideally within corporate energy or resources sectors. 

• Strong understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures protocols and community engagement practices underpinned by lived experience. 

• Demonstrated success leading and developing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander teams. 

• Proven ability to translate client services deliverables into tangible outcomes through innovative and effective programs partnerships and business initiatives. 

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage confidently across all levels of the business and community. 

• Exposure to Reconciliation Action Plans and establishment or participation in employee reference groups. 

• Tertiary qualifications in Indigenous Studies Social Sciences Business Management or demonstrated career experience in similar roles. 

Additional Information :

Why Choose Sodexo 

At Sodexo inclusion isnt a program its who we are. Youll join a company that: 

• Has a proud continuing historyin partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities. 

• Supports your professional growth through mentoring global and local learning opportunities and accessibility to our Develop Me development programs. 

• Celebrates our diverse workplace culture understanding of reconciliation through our  Reconciliation Action Plan listening and learning through our community initiatives and volunteering for programs like Stop Hunger and partners addressing food security. 

• Values flexibility wellbeing and purpose-driven work. 

When you join Sodexo youre not just taking on a role youre helping shape a future where every individual and community can thrive. 

How to Apply 

If youre ready to lead with purpose and make a lasting impact wed love to hear from you. Apply today and help us strengthen the relationships that shape a more inclusive Australia. For any questions you can contact Chris Cantatore (Talent Acquisition Manager- West) onor  

Sodexo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 
These roles are open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates and are strongly encouraged to apply  

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time