Genuine Occupational Requirement

This role is open exclusively to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia and Māori people in Aotearoa Current Zealand. This is a legal and genuine occupational requirement, not a diversity target.

Location: Preferably Sydney or Melbourne. Amazon maintains a five‑day‑in‑office policy; however, flexibility may be considered for the right candidate in other locations. Significant travel across Australia and to Aotearoa New Zealand is expected.

Key Job Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

- Drive the evolution and execution of Amazon Australia's Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and Te Ao Māori frameworks, ensuring the RAP deliverables and the overarching Indigenous Engagement Strategy work in clear, complementary alignment.
- Advise Amazon's ANZ senior leadership team on Indigenous affairs, cultural protocols, and community expectations, ensuring culturally informed decision‑making at the executive level.
- Refine the Indigenous Engagement Strategy based on community feedback, measurable outcomes, and emerging opportunities, maintaining alignment with established frameworks and core outcome areas.
- Represent Amazon externally as a senior voice on Indigenous engagement, building Amazon's reputation as the most trusted technology and services company for Indigenous peoples in ANZ.

Community Relationships & Stakeholder Engagement

- Build and maintain trusted relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representative bodies, native title bodies, land councils, andIwi through culturally appropriate, meaningful consultation that recognises their authority.
- Maintain consistency across all Amazon businesses so that Indigenous communities, customers, and partners experience Amazon as a unified and respectful organisation.
- Engage with senior government officials, policymakers, and regulators on Indigenous policy, procurement, and digital inclusion initiatives.
- Establish strategic relationships with government agencies and organisational partners, positioning Amazon as a trusted partner while keeping Indigenous voices primary in decision‑making.
- Represent Amazon at board‑level and C‑suite discussions with Indigenous organisations, government, and industry partners.

Thought Leadership & Advocacy

- Serve as AWS's foremost subject‑matter expert on Indigenous engagement in ANZ, shaping public discourse and positioning Amazon as a genuine leader in the technology sector.
- Champion thought leadership on Indigenous data sovereignty,



digital self‑determination, and community‑led technology adoption.
- Deliver keynote presentations, participate in high‑profile panels, and contribute to publications that advance Indigenous innovation and digital inclusion.
- Mentor and develop the next generation of Indigenous leaders within Amazon and the broader ecosystem.

Cross‑Business Coordination – One Amazon

- Coordinate with AWS Public Sector account, sales, and partner teams to ensure Indigenous customer engagements are culturally aligned and strategically prioritised.
- Partner with Amazon Retail and Operations on Indigenous procurement, supply‑chain diversity, and community benefit programmes.
- Collaborate with Amazon's global Indigenous engagement and diversity functions to share best practice and align regional strategy with global direction.
- Work with Public Policy, Legal, Communications, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion teams to ensure alignment across all Indigenous‑facing initiatives.

Team Leadership & Capability Building

- Build and lead a high‑performing Indigenous Engagement team, attracting top Indigenous talent and developing clear career pathways.
- Establish mechanisms, governance, and cultural protocols that ensure all Amazon teams engage authentically and appropriately with Indigenous communities.
- Drive cultural competency uplift across the organisation through training, enablement programmes, and internal advocacy.
- Create scalable frameworks that allow business teams to engage Indigenous customers and partners with genuine confidence.
- Work collaboratively with existing tenured Indigenous team members across Amazon's businesses, elevating their expertise and ensuring their work is recognised and amplified.

Basic Qualifications

- 10+ years of progressive experience in Indigenous engagement, Indigenous affairs, or Indigenous economic development in a senior leadership role.
- Deep cultural knowledge and informed cultural insight in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, with experience navigating cultural protocols across diverse communities (Aotearoa experience is valued; Australian experience is prioritised).




- Experience developing and executing enterprise‑level Indigenous engagement strategies with measurable outcomes, including Reconciliation Action Plans.
- Proven ability to influence and advise C‑suite and board‑level executives on Indigenous affairs and cultural engagement.
- Experience working across multiple business lines or functions in complex organisational structures.
- Strong understanding of Indigenous data sovereignty, self‑determination principles, and community‑led approaches.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deliver keynote addresses and represent an organisation in high‑profile settings.
- 5+ years of team leadership experience.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience as a founder or executive focused on related segments, or as a practice leader or business unit owner.
- Experience selling to Fortune 1000 or Global 2000 organisations.
- Experience in the technology sector, cloud computing, digital transformation, or innovation‑led industries.
- Knowledge of government Indigenous procurement policies, supplier diversity programmes, and RAP frameworks at Elevate or Stretch level.
- Understanding of TeTiritioWaitangi principles, Native Title frameworks, and Indigenous land rights.
- Existing executive‑level relationships within Indigenous business networks, Peak Indigenous Bodies, and iwi/rūnanga.
- Track record in thought leadership, including published work, keynote speaking, advisory board participation, or policy contributions.
- Experience operating within a multinational or global company with matrix reporting structures.
- Relevant qualifications in Law, Political Science, Public Policy, Public Affairs, or Economic Development.

Acknowledgement of country: In the spirit of reconciliation, Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

Amazon is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, we encourage you to contact us or visit our accommodations page for more information.

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📌 Head of Indigenous Engagement Amazon Web Services Public Sector ANZ (Canberra)
🏢 Amazon Web Services Australia
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