Overview
Blackwoods Group is on a journey of growth and transformation. We are seeking a current Leader, Indigenous Affairs, reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, to advance inclusion and diversity. This role is central to creating meaningful pathways for Indigenous employment, leadership, and cultural inclusion across our Australian operations.
Using a mix of practical skills and lived experience, you will lead initiatives that support Indigenous inclusion and capability across our business units. You will work with our people, partners, suppliers, and communities to connect with Traditional Owners and create culturally safe spaces and meaningful employment pathways.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Indigenous Inclusion Strategies: Design and deliver programs that attract, retain, and support Indigenous talent. Deliver Indigenous employment outcomes including talent pipelines and recruitment opportunities (including internships, graduate programming and school-based traineeships, etc.).
- Promote Cultural Awareness and Engagement: Facilitate training and embed Indigenous perspectives into policies and practices. Develop the Indigenous Affairs strategy for Blackwoods and how it supports the Wesfarmers Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), ensuring activities are embedded and delivered. Implement cultural awareness and competency initiatives to educate and foster a culturally safe environment and bring Indigenous and non-Indigenous teams together.
- Partner Across our Business Units: Collaborate with internal stakeholders to embed inclusion into everyday practices.
- Procurement Opportunities: Improve procurement opportunities with Category teams and the value chain to enhance the customer offer while creating real value for Indigenous businesses.
- Support Leadership Development: Create opportunities for Indigenous employees to grow into leadership roles.
- Track Progress and Ensure Compliance: Monitor outcomes and ensure alignment with legal, cultural, and native title obligations. Provide regular reporting on Indigenous Affairs to a wide range of stakeholders, including customers, Wesfarmers, and various working groups and committees, as part of sustainability/CA reporting requirements.
What You/'ll Bring
- Experience developing and delivering programs that create real impact, especially in inclusion, capability building, or employee engagement.
- Strong connections to Indigenous communities, cultural knowledge, or lived experience that informs your approach and builds trust.
- Practical experience working in operational environments, community engagement, or inclusion-focused roles.
- A strong ability to connect, build relationships, and foster respect.
- A genuine commitment to creating spaces where Indigenous voices are heard, valued, and empowered.
- Formal qualifications in Business Management, Indigenous Studies, Social Sciences, Human Resources, or related fields are valued but not essential.
Why Our Team Enjoys Being Part Of Blackwoods
- Opportunity to grow and develop your career in a national business
- A supportive network of stakeholders
- Discounts to Wesfarmers retailers (Bunnings, Kmart, Officeworks, One Pass)
- Long term incentives through the Wesfarmers Share Plan
- A successful Refer-A-Friend program, earning up to $2,000 for each referral
- Hybrid work options
- Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks annual leave
- Regular team events, celebrations and development opportunities
- Attractive paid parental leave policy for primary and secondary carers
Next Steps
If you meet most of the criteria listed above and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please send your application today. We will be contacting suitable candidates as we receive them.
As part of our recruitment process and commitment to safety, you may be required to undertake background checks (which may include a police check, a pre-employment medical assessment; and/or drug & alcohol testing) as part of your application process.
Blackwoods also promotes diversity and inclusion across our workplaces and encourages applications from all backgrounds, including people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, the LGBTI+ community and people with disabilities.
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