Senior First Nations Engagement Advisor

About the role

Seqwater, which secures water across South East Queensland, is seeking a Senior First Nations Engagement Advisor. The role provides strategic advice and expertise to strengthen relationships with First Nations communities, Traditional Owners and key stakeholders, and champions culturally appropriate engagement so that First Nations perspectives and cultural knowledge are integrated into planning, projects, operations and decisions.

Key responsibilities

• Build and maintain trusted, culturally appropriate relationships with First Nations communities, Traditional Owners and key stakeholders.
• Lead strategic First Nations engagement approaches so that First Nations perspectives inform planning and decision-making.
• Advise on culturally appropriate engagement practices, strategies, protocols, obligations and relationship management.
• Develop and implement initiatives that strengthen engagement, reconciliation, inclusion and cultural capability.
• Gather and interpret community feedback to inform programs, projects and investment, and identify cultural and reputational risks.
• Support reporting, performance insights and continuous improvement to improve engagement outcomes.

Required profile

• Demonstrated cultural knowledge and lived experience, and/or qualifications in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander studies, community development, engagement, cultural heritage or a related discipline.
• Strong experience giving strategic advice on First Nations engagement and culturally appropriate practices in complex organisations.
• Proven ability to develop and implement engagement strategies, frameworks, protocols and action plans.
• Strong understanding of First Nations cultural protocols and community priorities, with a track record of building trusted, respectful relationships.
• Experience building cultural capability across an organisation.

The position is permanent full-time, with a salary range of $127,025.81 to $138,202.28 plus 12.75% superannuation. Appointment is subject to a national police check and possibly other medical or character requirements; people with criminal records are not automatically excluded. Applications close on 15 November 2026 and must include a cover letter and resume submitted through the online application form.