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Aboriginal Employment Retention Adviser - First Nations (Identified)
- 501642
- Adelaide, SA
- People Culture and Capab
- People , Safety & Governance
- Ongoing- Full Time
- Closing at: Nov 25 2025 - 16:00 ACDT
Join SA Water and Make a Meaningful Impact
At SA Water, we acknowledge and respect the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waters where we operate. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve.
Being an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under sub-section 56(2) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA). Therefore, this position is open only to an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicant.
About the Company
SA Water is a successful, modern water utility wholly owned by the Government of South Australia. We employ more than 1,700 people across a broad range of disciplines who operate more than $14 billion worth of infrastructure to deliver essential water and sewerage services to more than 1.8 million South Australians.
We operate in a geographically and climatically diverse service area, with sites and locations from Ceduna through to Port Augusta, the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands, across to the Riverland, down to Mount Gambier, and most places in between.
Our strength and expertise have been shaped by our history. For more than 165 years, South Australians have depended on us to innovate and deliver efficient and sustainable water services. With nationally and internationally recognised industry expertise, we’re focused on understanding and meeting our customers’ expectations.
As well as safely delivering smart and reliable services for our customers of today, we innovate to shape the water solutions of the future that will support thriving economies and healthy communities.
We are driven by our values; we value our people, we do work that matters, we keep it real, we know that our work has impact and we are future focussed. Staying true to our values ensures that we consistently deliver positive outcomes for all South Australians.
About the job
This role plays a vital part in supporting the delivery of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment and Retention Plan, driving reconciliation outcomes and fostering positive experiences for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates and employees across the business. You will lead the development and implementation of key initiatives, providing both strategic and practical support to strengthen recruitment, retention, engagement, and professional development outcomes.
You will provide leadership to the Kauwi Miyurna Employee Network Group, collaborate with business areas to identify training and development opportunities, and manage programs that empower and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees.
About the Person
The ideal candidate is passionate about community connection and driven to make a positive impact through collaboration, empathy, and cultural understanding. With a consultative and supportive approach, you are committed to improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment outcomes and reducing retention gaps through mentoring, coaching, and empowerment. You bring relevant experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, demonstrating cultural awareness, integrity, and respect in all interactions.
You are skilled in building strong relationships and communicating effectively with a wide range of stakeholders on sensitive and complex matters. Highly organised and proactive, you can manage competing priorities while contributing fresh ideas and initiatives.
About People and Safety
The People and Safety group are focused on ensuring workforce well-being and success through strategies such as talent attraction, diversity, and collaboration, while also prioritising health and safety efforts to prevent harm and promote overall well-being and career development.
In addition, your responsibilities will include:
Fostering trust with our people, customers and community by providing expert advice and service that ensure we effectively communicate and engage audiences with our business strategy and its delivery across South Australia, every day.
You will:
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Partner across the business to determine Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander training, development and employment needs and opportunities
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Develop, maintain and review internal programs offered to support our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees
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Provide leadership to support the Kauwi Miyurna employee network group for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees
Your success in this role will come from:
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Relevant experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
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Demonstrated experience in implementing workforce programs and initiatives designed to support the employment, development and engagement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees.
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Ability to manage competing priorities and take initiative to bring new ideas and opportunities into the workplace.
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Proven ability to build relationships with a range of stakeholders on sensitive and complex issues.
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Proven ability to act with integrity on sensitive organisational and personal matters.
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High level of listening, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
Further information can be found in the attached PD – Aboriginal Employment Retention Adviser
To apply, click 'Apply'. Please submit and complete the application form, upload a cover letter and current resume. For enquiries, please contact Kelly from the Talent Acquisition team kelly.clement@sawater.com.au
Applications close 4pm, 25th November.
A great customer experience is best achieved by having a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from everyone, including people living with disability, job seekers of all ages, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Our Industry is like no other. Dive into the wonderful world of water and explore the boundless opportunities. Learn more about the water industry at careersinwater.com.au.
Please note: We request that recruitment agencies do not submit candidates for this position, as they will not be accepted.
