About the role

Corporate Affairs Australia (CAA) is seeking an Indigenous affairs professional to support clients to build and sustain respectful relationships with Traditional Owners and Indigenous communities, manage land access, implement agreements, and deliver practical outcomes. Working alongside experienced advisers, you will contribute to Indigenous affairs strategies, consultation and engagement, and delivering client commitments.

Ideal for a mid-career to senior qualified, this role offers varied client work, direct stakeholder engagement and opportunities to develop your advisory skills within a growing Perth-based practice. You will work closely with CAA directors, colleagues and clients, taking responsibility for assigned work and seeking guidance on complex or sensitive matters.

Key responsibilities

Traditional Owner and community engagement

- Plan and support consultation and engagement with Traditional Owners, Indigenous corporations and communities, respecting cultural protocols, governance arrangements and community priorities.
- Prepare clear, accessible engagement materials, meeting agendas, briefing notes and records that accurately capture feedback, decisions and actions.
- Support timely follow-up with clients and stakeholders, including communicating how feedback has informed decisions and identifying matters requiring further discussion.

Strategy and agreement implementation

- Contribute to the development and implementation of Indigenous affairs strategies, engagement plans and agreement implementation plans.
- Help clients translate corporate (eg RAP) and agreement commitments into practical actions, with clear responsibilities, timeframes and progress reporting.
- Maintain commitment and action registers, track delivery and escalate delays, emerging risks or unresolved issues to the relevant CAA adviser or client lead.
- Support initiatives that improve Indigenous employment, training and business opportunities,



working with clients and Indigenous partners to identify priorities and positive outcomes.

Research and advice

- Research Indigenous affairs policy, native title, cultural heritage and relevant approvals processes to inform client advice and engagement planning.
- Prepare well-reasoned briefs, reports, presentations and recommendations, drawing on reliable information and identifying where specialist advice is required.
- Identify relationship, cultural and delivery risks and contribute to practical responses.

Client and team delivery

- Manage tasks across client projects, meet agreed deadlines, and maintain accurate, confidential records.
- Work with colleagues across Indigenous affairs, communications and government relations to provide coordinated advice and support.
- Represent CAA and its clients at meetings and events.

Skills and experience

Essential

- Relevant experience in Indigenous affairs, community engagement, Indigenous organisations, government, consulting or a related field.
- Ability to build respectful working relationships with Indigenous people and organisations, recognise diverse perspectives and work in accordance with cultural protocols.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex matters clearly and tailor material to different audiences.
- Sound research, judgement and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing tasks, follow through on commitments and recognise when to seek advice.
- A collaborative approach, initiative and a commitment to accurate, ethical and culturally respectful work.




- A relevant tertiary qualification, significant progress towards one, or equivalent qualified and community-based experience.

Desirable

- Experience working with Traditional Owners, Prescribed Bodies Corporate or other Indigenous organisations.
- Experience in negotiating native title agreements, cultural heritage management and/or agreement implementation.
- Understanding of the resources sector, policy environment and regulatory approvals processes.
- Experience supporting Indigenous employment, procurement or community development initiatives.

What success looks like

- Clients receive clear, accurate work delivered on time that supports practical decisions.
- Engagement respects cultural protocols, captures community perspectives and includes timely follow-up.
- Agreement commitments are tracked, actions progress, and delivery issues are raised early.
- Colleagues and clients can rely on your judgement, collaboration and handling of sensitive information.

About Corporate Affairs Australia

CAA is a specialist corporate affairs consultancy based in Perth with a footprint in Canberra, supporting the energy and resources sectors.

Our purpose is to help companies navigate increasingly complex social, political and regulatory landscapes to enable the responsible development and operation of resource and energy projects.

As a result of our collective years of experience, we understand how essential corporate affairs is to the future success of these industries and the prosperity they enable.

If you’re ready to build your influence, sharpen your advisory skills and contribute to work that matters, we’d like to hear from you. This is an opportunity to join a growing consultancy where your experience will be valued, your development will be supported and your work will have real impact.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

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📌 Indigenous Affairs Associate Director / Senior Consultant (Perth)
🏢 Corporate Affairs Australia
📍 Perth