Job Description
Company Description
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Do you have a passion for shaping and influencing company culture? If so, we want you to join our team!
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Job Description
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We are seeking an experienced and passionate Community Engagement Manager to play a pivotal role in building strong, respectful, and mutually beneficial relationships between Sodexo, our client, and the communities surrounding our remote operations.
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This role is central to fostering community partnerships, supporting local employment and enterprise opportunities, and ensuring our operations create lasting social value. You will be a visible and trusted presence both on-site and within local communities—driving engagement initiatives, supporting events, and strengthening meaningful connections.
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This position involves weekly travel to remote sites, with flexibility required to extend time onsite to support mobilisation and operational priorities.
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Community & Stakeholder Engagement
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Build strong relationships with site teams, Elders, Traditional Owners, and local communities
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Act as a key liaison between Sodexo, clients, and stakeholders
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Ensure culturally respectful and inclusive engagement
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Maintain accurate records for reporting and compliance
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Support operational teams in delivering contractual outcomes
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Partnership Development
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Review local businesses to identify opportunities to support Village and Camp projects
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Focus on engaging and supporting local Indigenous‐owned businesses, nurturing opportunities for growth and sustainability
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Promote Sodexo as a trusted long‐term partner within regional and remote communities
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Employment & Recruitment
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Identify and promote local employment opportunities across casual and permanent roles within the Village
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Work closely with Sodexo recruitment teams to develop and execute local recruitment strategies
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Indigenous Engagement
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Work closely with Sodexo's indigenous affairs team on initiatives and community programs as required.
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Support Indigenous participation in employment, training, and supplier opportunities
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Ensure culturally significant events and initiatives are respectfully and appropriately supported
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Events & Community Activation
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Plan and deliver community and Village events to a high standard, including (but not limited to):n
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Australia Day
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Theme nights celebrations
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NAIDOC Week
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Encourage resident participation in community events and initiatives onsite
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Opportunity & Project Development
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Identify local project and service opportunities
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Collaborate internally to deliver shared outcomes
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Prioritise local employment where possible
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Governance & Reporting
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Ensure all contractual requirements related to community engagement are met and documented
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Monitor, evaluate,



and report on community engagement outcomes and social value contributions
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Provide regular updates to site and contract leadership
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Ensure compliance with Sodexo policies, Indigenous engagement commitments, and client expectations
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Personal Attributes
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Approachable, engaging, and culturally aware
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Highly organised with strong documentation and reporting capability
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Passionate about community development and social impact
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Able to work autonomously across remote locations
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Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable in energetic environments
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Additional Information
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This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or activities required of the role. Duties may change to meet business requirements.
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Qualifications
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Proven experience in community engagement, stakeholder relations, or a similar role
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Strong understanding of working with Indigenous communities and cultural protocols
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Excellent relationship-building and communication skills
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High attention to detail with strong reporting and documentation capability
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The ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities
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Flexibility to travel regularly and adapt to changing operational needs
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Additional Information
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Chance to make a genuine social impact in regional and remote communities
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Work within a supportive and collaborative environment
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Be part of meaningful initiatives that drive long‐term community outcomes
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📌 Community Engagement Manager | Balcatta Support Centre Sodexo Australia Workplace 2 Hours Ago (Western Australia)
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