First Nations Engagement Lead

About Beon Energy Solutions:

Beon Energy Solutions is at the forefront of energy transition across Australia and New Zealand. We deliver safe, innovative and quality energy solutions that exceed our stakeholder ambitions. 

We are a leader in delivery of large-scale renewable energy and infrastructure projects, with expertise in design, procurement, construction and maintenance. We strive to help the delivery of the energy transition by maintaining strong focus on supporting development of renewable generation. 

About the Role:

Beon are looking for an experienced First Nations Engagement professional to join our growing Health, Safety and Sustainability team on a full-time permanent capacity based at our Melbourne CBD head office.

As the First Nations Engagement Lead, this role will champion and shape Beon’s approach to genuine, respectful and impactful engagement with First Nations peoples, communities, organisations and businesses. You will lead the implementation of Beon’s Reconciliation Action Plan, serve as Chair of the RAP Working Group, and act as a trusted advisor to staff across the business.

Your work will ensure First Nations people are supported to participate in and benefit from employment, training, procurement and partnership opportunities across our renewable energy portfolio.

*There is a requirement of this role to travel occasionally to projects sites.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead First Nations engagement across Beon’s projects, fostering respectful relationships and delivering cultural awareness initiatives
• Implement and continuously improve Beon’s Reconciliation Action Plan, chairing and coordinating the RAP Working Group
• Act as a key advisor on cultural heritage protection, compliance and engagement requirements
• Develop and deliver First Nations‑focused community and stakeholder engagement plans, supporting project teams in execution
• Support First Nations employment and training pathways, including mentoring staff and promoting culturally safe workplaces
• Partner with procurement and project teams to increase participation of First Nations businesses and support their capability development
• Maintain ongoing engagement with First Nations communities, organisations and industry bodies relevant to Beon’s operations
• Design and deliver cultural safety programs across office and site locations, and contribute to future RAP planning.

For more information on the role’s responsibilities, please click here to download the position description.

What you’ll need from day one:

• Tertiary qualifications in community development, renewable energy, stakeholder engagement, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Significant experience engaging with First Nations communities, organisations and stakeholders
• Strong cultural understanding of First Nations histories, cultures, challenges and achievements
• Experience with First Nations engagement within renewable energy or infrastructure projects (desirable)
• Proven knowledge of developing or delivering Reconciliation Action Plans
• Outstanding relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Key Benefits:

We’re proud to offer an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to grow. Some of our benefits include hybrid work options, purchased leave, 15 weeks of gender neutral primary parental leave, health and wellbeing subsidiary, career development and planning opportunities, and exclusive discounts. Visit our company website to learn more.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion to support a fair workplace for all

We are committed to building a safe, inclusive, and supportive workplace where people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities and ages are valued for who they are and empowered to do their best. Through our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategy (DEI), Reconciliation Action Plans and initiatives like Women in Power and Sparkle, our LGBTQIA+ allies network, we’re working to create equal opportunities for all. We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women. Explore our benefits.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, and strongly encourage First Peoples, women, people from the LGBTIQA community, culturally and racially marginalised people and people with disabilities to apply. We recognise how people from marginalised groups can face extra barriers and self-select out of recruitment processes.  With this in mind, we’re committed to making reasonable adjustments to ensure a positive, barrier-free recruitment process.

What’s next?

Please submit your application via our careers website by 16 March 2026. For the full Position Description or further information please visit our website or reach out to Tom from the Talent team 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 are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to succeed. By making sure our workplace is physically and mentally safe, so that our people can be their authentic selves, share their unique perspectives and can thrive.