About the Organisation
We have partnered with Cox Inall Ridgeway, a team of specialist change-makers working toward an equally prosperous Australia. As a majority First Nations-owned social change agency, this passionate team place First Nations peoples' inherent rights to self-determination at the heart of everything they do.
The team deliver work that spans communications and PR, stakeholder engagement, policy, evaluation, and First Nations advisory services : partnering with government, corporates, NGOs and Aboriginal community-controlled organisations.
We are now working alongside the team to find a highly motivated Senior Consultant : someone to guide and nurture exceptional work within CIR, through their deep understanding and effective articulation of client, industry and community needs.
As a Senior Consultant, you will lead community engagement, project delivery, research and analysis, report writing, and contribute to new business opportunities including tenders and pitches.
Some day to day activities include:
- Lead and deliver complex projects that centre First Nations voices : from inception to completion.
- Lead and work with the team to develop and foster client service accounts - be the key point of contact and provide strategic advice, manage budgets, and build trusted relationships.
- Juggle multiple projects across different sectors and scales : from grassroots community initiatives to major government or corporate partnerships.
- Drive new business by identifying opportunities, leading on and contributing to proposals and tenders, and influence future project direction.
- Mentor and support consultants as the team grows.
About You
You are a culturally grounded professional who can:
- Apply a strong understanding of First Nations affairs to influence programs, policy, and partnerships.
- Bring demonstrated experience in asking the right questions, listening carefully for the answers and bringing transformational ideas that address issues in innovative ways.
- Work independently and solve problems with creativity and care.
- Confidently manage competing priorities across several client projects.
- Work competently across different sectors : from government and not-for-profit to corporate : with an adaptable mindset.
- Demonstrate an advanced level of First Nations cultural understanding, how to work closely with First Nations stakeholders and how to influence policy, programs and/or clients to deliver better outcomes.
You will bring with you:
- Previous experience delivering First Nations-focused projects or programs.
- A know how on problem solving to drive growth and business results for clients and community.
- A background in consulting, communications, government, policy, community engagement or a related field.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills â written and verbal.
- Strong budgeting, reporting, and project management experience.
Why Join Cox Inall Ridgeway?
- Flexibility : this is a hybrid role in office 3 days per week (no set days).
- Be part of a supportive senior team who meet weekly to collaborate, problem solve, and support one another.
- Support the company's expansion, enhance its offerings, and strengthen its presence and relevance in Australian society.
- Belong to something bigger : 51% of the business is held by a First Nations Employee Trust, allowing First Nations staff and organisations to become beneficiaries of the company’s success.
