First Nations Engagement Lead

About Beon Energy Solutions: 

Our business is energy. It’s what our people bring to our workplace, projects, and community. We explore solutions from every angle. Seeking the best outcomes, developing new technologies and ways of working, and doing the right thing to achieve a sustainable future. Our delivery approach is comprehensive and holistic, understanding the interconnectedness of the energy sector.

Our team is our greatest asset. We are innovative and work with people from diverse backgrounds to make things happen. Skilled and passionate, our people deliver quality projects and create lasting positive outcomes for communities.

We offer opportunities to learn and grow in a safe, inclusive, flexible and collaborative environment. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we’ll support you to be the best you can be.

About the Role:

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join our business as a First Nations Engagement Lead as part of our Community and Sustainability team in a full-time permanent role based in the Melbourne CBD with travel to our project sites.

This role will lead Beon’s First Nations engagement activities and supporting our training, employment and social procurement programs in the delivery of our solar farm projects. The role acts as a key member of the Beon RAP working group (WG) and shares responsibility for the RAP’s successful delivery, alongside other members of the RAP WG.

Other key duties and responsibilities: 

• Develop, evaluate and implement community and stakeholder engagement plans, specifically in relation to First Nations engagement. 
• Maintain positive communications and relationships with First Nations peoples, organisations and businesses where our projects are located. 
• Ensure that First Nations People participate in and benefit from training and employment opportunities on Beon’s renewable energy projects.
• Provide support and mentoring to Beon staff in the management of First Nations training and employment programs and in resolving any workplace issues.
• Support Project Managers, the Procurement team and Construction Managers to engage, support and use First Nations businesses
• Support the management, monitoring and evaluation of the renewable energy projects training, employment and First Nations procurement programs in relation to First Nations engagement.
• Participate in the Beon RAP Working Group (WG) and work towards in the successful delivery of Beon’s  RAP.
• Assist in the design and delivery of cultural safety and cultural awareness programs to Beon staff, both within head office and at project sites. 

To succeed in this role you will have: 

• Tertiary qualification or equivalent experience, in community development, renewable energy, or stakeholder engagement
• Excellent cultural awareness and understanding of First Nations culture, history, challenges and achievements
• Knowledge, skills and experience in the First Nations engagement aspects of renewable energy projects (desirable)
• Knowledge and experience in the successful delivery of corporate Reconciliation Action Plans
• Excellent relationship building skills with both internal and external stakeholders, including local communities and businesses
• Excellent communication skills across multiple mediums
• Extensive experience engaging with First Nations Peoples communities and organisations
• Experience with renewable energy projects and sustainability (desirable)
• Experience in strategy development and the ability to evolve programs in line with the organisation’s direction.

Your career with Beon Energy Solutions:

We have a diversity of teams across our business, all contributing to great customer and community outcomes. Our people are our most important asset, and we continually invest in nurturing their capability. We proudly strive to provide a safe, inclusive and sustainable environment where all our people feel respected, valued and supported to bring their whole selves to work and be the best they can be. 

With an embedded Inclusion & Diversity Strategy and initiatives like our Women in Power networking group, and Sparkle, our LGBTIQ+ allies pride network, we’re committed to equal opportunities for all employees.  We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for all women. Click here to check out our benefits.   https://work180.com/en-au/for-women/employer/powercor/benefits

Understand more about Beon’s commitment to Community and Sustainability here: https://beon-es.com.au/community-sustainability/

What’s next? 

Please submit your application via our careers website by 28 April 2025.   

For the full Position Description, please reach out to Tom at careers@powercor.com.au

If you think you have what it takes, but don’t necessarily check every box, or would like to discuss a different or flexible way of working, please still get in touch with us at careers@powercor.com.au.

Beon, CitiPower Powercor and United Energy recognise Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the First Peoples and Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and acknowledge their ancient and continuing connection to Country.

We work hard to ensure our organisation is inclusive and diverse. This means everyone can feel valued, trusted, authentic and safe at work.