First Nations Strategy & Engagement Lead

First Nations Strategy & Engagement Manager

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About the role

We are looking for a First Nations person who can connect with different First Nations communities to understand their needs and be able to strategically connect this back to what Fujitsu can offer.

In this role, you will report to the Head of Purpose and be part of a small and agile team of passionate people helping Fujitsu to be leaders in three key focus areas:

• Planet protecting our planet by solving environmental issues.
• People caring for people by improving equity.
• Prosperity driving equitable prosperity through our trusted digital solutions.

Where you will drive positive outcomes for First Nations peoples and Fujitsu. Youll lead cultural change across our organisation and work with internal and external stakeholders to drive strategic ways of working and meaningful reconciliation as it relates to equitable prosperity, digital inclusion and caring for country.

This is a part-time position for 3 days per week or similar, with flexible working hours and location, including hybrid working. However, you must be willing to travel from time to time.

This is an identified role; applicants must identify as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent. Being Aboriginal and/or a Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under s 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

About you

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships: Build and sustain strong, respectful relationships with First Nations communities and leaders
• Design and implement strategic initiatives: Lead the creation and execution of initiatives that support the engagement of First Nations communities, aligning with the companies Reconciliation Action Plan.
• Support people-based strategies: Collaborate with talent acquisition, learning and development and employee experience team to enable Fujitsu to become an employer of choice for First Nations peoples.
• Strategic collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams to integrate First Nations perspectives into various segments of the business. In particular, seeking new ways of incorporating First Nations business into our ecosystem with strong economic outcomes for First Nations peoples.
• Monitoring and reporting: Monitor and report on the effectiveness of engagement initiatives, identifying areas for continuous improvement.
• Project management: Lead and manage multiple projects with a bias for achieving outcomes and impact.

Requirements and Experience:

• 4-6 years experience developing related skills.
• A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to get stuck in.
• Great at connecting the dots and bringing the right people together to achieve shared outcomes.
• A strategic thinker who is great at relationship and stakeholder engagement.
• Highly organised and enjoys juggling multiple projects.
• Community engagement, project management or business development backgrounds helpful.
• Experience managing a RAP or knowledge of organisational and cultural change
• Passion for tech or the ability to understand technical solutions and Fujitsu offerings also advantageous.

Why Fujitsu?

We are an organization with a strong set of values and a history of respecting fairness and equality, whilst promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. We constantly push ourselves to do better and strive to bring together a diverse mix of perspectives and talents in an inclusive environment, where we encourage our people to bring their full selves to work. We call this Be Completely You.

• We put people first. We believe in the power of diversity to drive innovation and our AWEI (Australian Workplace Equality Index) Gold Employer status, and Rainbow Tick certification for LGBTI+ inclusion show that we value an inclusive culture.

• We offer tailored career paths across our global organization to support your professional and personal growth.

• Our customers trust us. We have an excellent reputation across the region and globally.

• Best in-class reward and recognition programs flexible work, volunteering leave, and more.

• We live our values of aspiration, trust, and empathy, all day, every day.

As an inclusive employer, Fujitsu aims to recruit a diverse range of talents to help us achieve our purpose. In line with our diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy, we welcome applications from women and gender-diverse people; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; Māori and Pacific people; LGBTI+ people; people with a disability; culturally and linguistically diverse people; and veterans and emergency responders. Transgender and gender-diverse applicants can request a copy of our Frequently Asked Questions to assist with the recruitment journey.

Please note our recruitment team is on leave during the Xmas period. We will be shortlisting for this role between the 6th 10th January.

If you are shortlisted, please expect a phone call from our team to discuss your application further between or after these dates. Any questions please email our careersapac@fujitsu.com email but expect a delay

This is an identified role; applicants must identify as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent. Being Aboriginal and/or a Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under s 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

If you don't tick every box in this job description, please don't rule yourself out. Research suggests that women and other people in underrepresented groups tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. We focus on hiring people who value inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage, and integrity, rather than ticking boxes so if this resonates with you, then please apply. For more information, please email careersapac@fujitsu.com.