Aboriginal Strategy & Reconciliation - Senior Advisor

• Work with a small high impact team that values respect, trust & shared purpose
• Support the Program Director and Team Leader - ASR to work collaboratively with leaders to:
• Translate the ambitions statements of YTT into cohesive and integrated plans; providing clarity on required outcomes and the alignment to the delivery of the corporate strategy.
• Develop a best practice culturally intelligent approach for Water Corporation’s way of working.
• Strengthen coordination between initiatives, programs and activities, with a focus on building a shared sense of direction and alignment.
• Permanent part time opportunity based in Osborne Park with a Salary of $115,561 plus 12% Super (pro-rata)

This part time position is advertised under Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984. We are seeking to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our customers and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees. Aboriginal Australians are encouraged to apply.

Thrive by making a meaningful contribution to your community while shaping WA’s water future.

At Water Corporation you can live, work, and raise your family on Country without compromising your career pathways or cultural obligations. We acknowledge we have much to learn from the traditional owners of the land and waterways on which we operate. Embracing this is necessary to protect our most precious resource in a sustainable way for generations to come.

About the role 

The Aboriginal Strategy and Reconciliation Senior Advisor plays a critical role in the development, implementation, and coordination of the Corporation’s Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan project planning. Both Strategies outline the Corporations vision to walk alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to build a sustainable water future for all Western Australians.

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
• Generous co-contribution superannuation scheme, which offers up to 16%. This includes an 12% standard employer contribution, plus an additional 2% employer co-contribution that matches your own 2% contribution
• 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
•  Aboriginal Employment & Development team available to support your development opportunities

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

What the role will involve

Corporate Strategy

• Lead and develop project briefs, project plans and stakeholder map and facilitate project team meetings ensuring projects are delivered to scope, time and budget
• Provide post implementation project governance support and advice to ensure ongoing reviews are undertaken and improvements implemented
• Engage relevant Senior Management on the implementation for Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow strategy (YTT)

Operational Excellence

• Lead the successful implementation of the YTT Strategy project planning through the utilisation of Project Management principles and practices such as Analysis, Project Case development, Project Planning, Project Reporting, Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Communications and Change Management

Stakeholder Engagement and Management

• Identify, build and strengthen internal and external relationships to inform and support delivery of business outcomes, build trust and confidence and optimise collaboration and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Interact effectively with a range of stakeholders whilst building relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Traditional Owners, specialist consultants and government departments

About you

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced professional who brings a strong mix of qualifications and practical expertise. To be successful in this role, you will have (but not limited to):

• Tertiary qualification in relevant field, supported by experience in strategy development and stakeholder engagement.
• Considerable experience in supporting business processes and communications for a government or large, multidisciplinary corporation.
• Considerable experience in coordinating and leading complex projects involving liaising with multiple committees and steering groups.
• Considerable experience building and driving strategic collaborations with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong conceptual and analytical skills
• Highly developed verbal/written communication, interpersonal, negotiation and presentation skills
• Ability to engage key stakeholders at senior management levels.
• Current knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and frameworks (State and Commonwealth) including Equal Opportunity Act 1984, Fair Work Act 2009, Closing the Gap National Agreement.

Sound like a match? Apply today

If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter (minimum of 2 pages, no more than 3) and resume that best demonstrates your skills and experience as well as your ability to meet the requirements of the role. 

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

Applications close Thursday 4^th December 2025

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