Senior Aboriginal Engagement Specialist

Senior Aboriginal Engagement Specialist – Permanent Full Time – Perth CBD 

 

Western Power is delivering the network infrastructure needed to achieve the State Government’s vision to make Western Australia a world-leading renewable energy powerhouse through the Clean Energy Link projects.   

 

The Western Power Social Performance and Approvals Team are seeking a skilled Senior Aboriginal Engagement Specialist to play a critical role in ensuring Clean Energy Link projects are delivered with cultural integrity, respect and genuine collaboration. They will help set the strategic direction of partnerships between Traditional Owner Groups and key stakeholders within Western Power.  

 

Your Role in Action   

 

The role will make significant improvements to the way Western Power work with Traditional Owners on whose land projects will be developed. This role will play an important part in building long-term enduring positive relationships with Traditional Owners, developing creative solutions to benefit communities and support project development. 

 

The role reports to the Social Performance Team Leader. In this role you will: 

 

• Build strong partnerships and trust with Traditional Owners and representative bodies   

• Develop an engagement framework for the projects and plan to deliver on commitments and opportunities for Traditional Owners 

• Implement Traditional Owner partnership strategies and implementation plans 

• Facilitate engagement across Traditional Owner Groups, including attending meetings, site visits and on Country engagements 

• Interface with and support project teams in requiring Traditional Owner input and interactions, including briefing leadership on engagement requirements, stakeholder risk, issues management and emerging sentiment 

• Assist with agreement modernisation 

• Support accurate tracking and record keeping of engagement activities, actions and outcomes 

 

What Makes You a Great Fit  

 

• A commitment to safety of yourself and others, creating and maintaining a safe workplace.  

• Passion to build relationships with Traditional Owners and across First Nations communities and stakeholders 

• Relevant experience and/or qualification in community engagement, Aboriginal studies, social sciences or related field. 

• Minimum 8+ years’ experience in engagement with Aboriginal stakeholders, communities or organisations, with strong cultural competence and understanding of cultural protocols. 

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, including project management, compliance, risk management, record‑keeping and reporting, and stakeholder engagement skills.  

• Excellent people, teamwork and communication skills.  

• Beneficial if you hold knowledge of cultural heritage, approvals and environment.  

 

By joining Western Power, you will contribute to powering a cleaner energy future. We are dedicated to fostering career development and promoting a healthy work-life balance, empowering you to drive innovation as we develop a network that will serve the Western Australian community for generations. You will also benefit from a range of perks and opportunities, including:  

 

• Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression.   

• Flexible work arrangements to support part time work, working hours and working from home arrangements.  

• The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year.  

• Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership.  

• An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme.  

• An innovative team culture that’s enabling the transition to renewable energy and decarbonisation.    

• In addition to standard leave, enjoy three wellness leave days each year. 

• Access to end-of-trip facilities at our Perth office and South Metro Depot, perfect for cyclists. 

• 22 weeks paid parental leave and 5 days of First Nations cultural leave to support family and cultural connections. 

  

Applications close on 22 May 2026

  

We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and LGBTQIA+ communities. As a WORK180-endorsed employer for women, we are proud of our commitment to inclusion. You can learn more about this through our Reconciliation Action Plan and Disability Access and Inclusion Plan.  

  

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