Aboriginal Engagement Coordinator

HumeLink West Project

Two CIMIC Group companies, UGL and CPB Contractors have been selected by Transgrid to deliver the 130km western section of the HumeLink high voltage electricity transmission project.

HumeLink is a new 500kV transmission project which will connect Wagga Wagga, Maragle and Bannaby in regional NSW that will significantly increase the capacity of the electricity network in Australia’s eastern states. HumeLink is one of Australia’s largest energy infrastructure projects, with about 365kms of proposed new transmission lines and a range of other new and upgraded infrastructure.

The HumeLink West scope of works, worth $1.4bn, includes delivery of new 500kV double circuit transmission lines spanning 130kms from Wagga Wagga Substation to a new Substation at Gugaa, the Interface Point with HumeLink East near Gundagai and a new substation at Maragle in the Snowy Mountains for future connection to Snowy 2.0.

The Opportunity

Aboriginal Engagement Coordinator

UGL and CPB Contractors have a exciting new announce for a Aboriginal Engagement Coordinator to join the team on the Humelink West project. 

 

About the role

Be the primary point of contact for Community engagement, advice/guidance on Aboriginal businesses and employment opportunities.

• Develop and implement employment strategies to attract Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander talent.
• Identify opportunities to engage local Aboriginal businesses.
• Represent UGL internally and externally as an SME on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples matters.
• Provide input into UGL’s initiatives for bids and tenders.
• Promote a more inclusive work environment.

Your responsibilities will include

• Identify and establish key contacts within local Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander communities including land councils and regional community development and other government agencies.
• Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees at UGL.
• Provide advice, support, and contribute to the UGL RAP working groups.
• Report on outcomes related to Aboriginal employment, events and initiatives and continuous improvement of documentation and reporting.
  
   

About you

• Must be able to demonstrate a strong connection with Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Experience with Aboriginal employment initiatives.
• A genuine interest in building UGL’s capability for success with a commitment to diversity and inclusion activities
  
   

What we offer

•    Diverse opportunities to grow, back yourself and achieve
•    Flexible working arrangements
•    Ongoing training for career progression
•    A competitive remuneration package with salary continuance insurance, employee assistance program for employees and their families, AIA Vitality wellness program and discounts on private health insurance, vehicles, travel and more

About Us

UGL is well-known and respected for providing end-to-end engineering, construction and maintenance services in rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables and resources, water and defence markets. UGL partners with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies and government agencies, private enterprises and public institutions. We are a member of the CIMIC Group of companies
At UGL, we value diversity – in the backgrounds, ideas, work styles and perspectives of our team. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and a pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screen.