Aboriginal Community Engagement Senior Advisor

This position is pursuant of Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, the occupant of this position must be of Australian Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander descent.

Thrive as you shape WA’s water future.

We value unique insights, ideas and talents. We care about creating an environment that’s inclusive and reflects the diversity of the community we service.

At Water Corporation you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to your community with opportunities across WA.

About the role

We are thrilled to be seeking a self-motivated, innovative Aboriginal Community Engagement Senior Advisor to serve as the bridge between our amazing project team and the incredible remote Aboriginal communities we serve. In this role, you will :

• Develop positive, proactive relationships with communities so our project team is fully aware of and aligned with the communities' goals and aspirations
• Excel at stakeholder engagement through clear, effective, and enthusiastic communication
• Advocate passionately on behalf of remote Aboriginal communities
• Link communities to our world-class project team

Who are we?

When you join Water Corporation, you play an important role for the people of WA. Our services are essential for life - everyday, millions of Western Australians rely on us to deliver and manage water across our state.

If you’re driven to make a meaningful contribution, you’ve come to the right place.

Real benefits that matter

• Real flexibility with options to work from home, 9-day fortnight, flexible work hours
• Two well-being days each year to do whatever you need to do to feel good
• Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
• Take advantage of our co-contribution superannuation scheme. Receive a 12% employer contribution and enjoy an additional 2% employer co-contribution when you elect to salary sacrifice 2%.
• Purchase additional leave of up to 12 weeks or work 4 years at a reduced salary and take the fifth year off as paid leave
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural and ceremonial leave of up to 5 days so you can maintain your cultural connection and wellbeing.

Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.

About you

This exciting position requires extensive travel, with 50% of the job involving immersive trips to remote communities. You'll need a current unrestricted WA driver's license and a thirst for adventure!

We are searching for someone who demonstrates self-motivation and takes initiative. Previous experience working in and engaging with remote Aboriginal communities is a huge plus. Most of all, we want someone who loves people and thrives on making connections.

If you are a self-starter who gets fired up about stakeholder engagement and remote travel, we cannot wait to hear from you! This is a rare opportunity to transform communities while growing professionally.

Your skills and experience

For this role, we are looking for great talent with :

• This position relates to Section 50(d) of the Equal Employment Opportunity Act 1984 (WA), where Aboriginality is considered a genuine occupational qualification for this position
• Experience in Aboriginal community engagement, stakeholder and issues management
• Considerable experience in developing communication and community engagement material and strategies
• Demonstrated organisational and project management skills
• Capacity to develop relationships with external stakeholders including government agencies, Aboriginal communities to facilitate effective Aboriginal engagement outcomes for the Aboriginal Communities program
• Ability to travel to Corporation regional offices and areas within the State

Sound like a match? Apply today

If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your skills and experience as well as your ability to meet the requirements of the role.

Applications close Monday 8th December 2025. Please note : Applicants invited to undertake an interview will be scheduled for Friday 12th December 2025.

As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete Pre-Employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check police clearance and Australian working rights check.

We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date.

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace :

Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.

We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment to enable people with disability to participate fully in all aspects of employment.

Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer at recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 08 9420 2000.

To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website.

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