First Nations Engagement and Procurement Officer

Job Description

• Tier 1 Construction & Utilities contractor

• Make a real impact and engage in meaningful work

• Be rewarded & recognised for the ‘Good Work’ you do!

A rare opportunity to join a business that has been in operation for 90+ years and is focused on creating, connecting and caring for communities.

Life at Fulton Hogan is about making the most of opportunities, taking responsibility, and making it happen. We appreciate our peoples’ courage, curiosity and unique perspectives, and look to collaborate as much as possible to explore safer, smarter and more efficient ways of working in this rapidly changing world. We don’t stand still – there are always opportunities to do more and do better.

• Keen to progress your career? Take full advantage of our tailored training, leadership, and mentoring programs; or leverage our partnerships with industry association such as Engineers Australia, the Australian Water Association, WaterAid, Chartered Accountants, CPA Australia, Infrastructure Sustainability Council, The National Association of Women in Construction, plus many more.

• Looking to enhance your wellbeing? We will encourage you to explore flexible working arrangements where possible. We offer great benefits, including corporate health and fitness programs, health insurance discounts, personal banking support, a range of retailer discounts, up to 18 weeks paid primary carers parental leave and up to 10 days paid secondary carers leave, access to our Employee Assistance Program (including your immediate family), and the option to take more time for yourself throughout the year with our Purchase Leave Policy.

• Want to help us better the communities we live and work in? Our purpose of creating, connecting, and caring for communities is more than a saying to us – it’s a way of thinking, working, and living because we're locals too, and seek to give back in ways that strengthen and build resilient communities. We do this because we genuinely care, enjoy what we do, and even manage to have some fun along the way! You’ll find us partnering with local and national community groups, like Clontarf Foundation, Black Dog Institute, and Soldier On, in addition to indigenous groups and social enterprises, to ensure that our good work positively impacts and brings about sustainable change within our industry.

• Do we offer a ‘competitive’ salary package? Of course! Speak to our Talent Acquisition or People & Culture team to learn more.

What’s on offer?

We are seeking an experienced and energetic First Nations Engagement and Procurement Officer to complement our existing team and support our expanding long-term program of works in the Victorian Utilities sector. Based in Lynbrook, you will be part of a dedicated team delivering a diverse portfolio of multidisciplined projects, including earthworks, treatment plants, large-scale pipelines, pump stations and concrete structures.

This is an exciting opportunity for you to advance your career, working alongside seasoned industry professionals on varied and impactful projects. In addition to competitive remuneration, you’ll benefit from ongoing professional development, including on-the-job skill-building and coaching, ensuring you grow your expertise within our dynamic organisation.

In this role you'll be responsible for:

• Assisting in sourcing, identifying, engaging, and supporting First Nations and Non-First Nations subcontractors and suppliers

• Work collaboratively with both the Delivery and Pre-Contracts teams with all procurement activities, focusing on utilising the approved cohort of subcontractors

• Cultivate relationships with First Nations business networks such as Kinaway and Supply Nation, as well as Social Enterprises, to expand and enhance the JV’s Social Procurement Objectives

• Review tender documentation issued by clients, attend tender kick-off meetings and assist with identifying and engaging preferred delivery partners

• Participate in the identification of tender risks and opportunities, value engineering initiatives and competitiveness assessments throughout the bidding process

• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to source timely quotations, manage inquiries and update supplier/subcontractor databases as well as historical pricing and rate card records

• Build and maintain relationships with key market suppliers and subcontractors to ensure an up-to-date understanding of market offerings and trends.

How you'll connect to the role:

• Ability to develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels

• Qualifications in Engineering, Construction Management or Construction Trade Background is preferred combined with hands on project experience in an infrastructure construction environment

• Detailed experience and understanding of procurement principles

• A good understanding of the project life cycle of major infrastructure/construction projects

• Adopting and driving Fulton Hogan’s Living Safely 2.0 Culture

Our people share the same set of values that keep us REAL. Respect, Energy and Effort, Attitude and Leadership encapsulate what we stand for at Fulton Hogan and encourage us to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where we listen to, care for, celebrate, and respect everyone. If our values resonate with you, please submit an application for the position. If you’re not sure that you meet 100% of the selection criteria, that’s okay, we would still like to hear from you and potentially discuss how your skills could be utilised at Fulton Hogan.

For 90 years, Fulton Hogan has been delivering high-quality infrastructure to improve the lives of people every day. Our 10,000+ team works in every kind of weather and environment, creating, connecting, and caring for communities across Australia and New Zealand.

We celebrate and embrace diversity across our business and are committed to equal employment opportunities.

We believe in the value that diversity brings to our team and people who share our REAL values are encouraged to apply.