Indigeco is partnering with a leading Australian financial institution to recruit an experienced First Nations & Inclusion Manager to join its organisation.

This is an exciting prospect for a senior First Nations professional to lead and influence the organisation’s First Nations agenda, strengthen its commitment to inclusion and drive meaningful outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities.

Working closely with senior executives and key stakeholders, you will provide strategic advice across First Nations policy, governance, cultural considerations and stakeholder engagement. You will play a key role in developing and implementing enterprise-wide strategies, leading First Nations advisory and governance arrangements, and building strong partnerships with First Nations organisations, communities and industry networks.

This is an opportunity for an established First Nations leader with strong strategic, relationship‑building and governance capabilities to influence organisational direction and contribute to lasting change.

Key Responsibilities

Create a values-aligned culture that promotes meaningful inclusion and engagement with First Nations peoples and communities.

Contribute to the strategic direction and leadership of the Bank's First Nations agenda through the development, implementation and continuous improvement of First Nations strategies, governance frameworks and initiatives.

Lead and maintain First Nations governance and advisory arrangements, including the coordination and support of the First Nations Advisory Panel, to support informed decision‑making across the Bank.

Act as the Bank's principal source of advice on First Nations matters,



providing strategic guidance on policy, governance, cultural considerations, stakeholder engagement and emerging issues.

Build and maintain strategic relationships with First Nations communities, organisations, government agencies and peer institutions, and lead the Bank's participation in national and international partnerships, networks and forums, including the Central Bank Network for Indigenous Inclusion (CBNII).

Provide strategic oversight and specialist advice on First Nations considerations associated with major Bank initiatives, projects, policies and external engagements.

Identify and manage risks, issues and opportunities relating to First Nations matters, ensuring appropriate governance, reporting and escalation arrangements are in place.

Lead, guide and develop individuals and teams to achieve outcomes, while maintaining accountability for people management, budgets and operational processes.

Contribute to the continuous improvement of policies, systems and processes, and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen First Nations outcomes across the Bank.

Technical Capabilities

Demonstrated ability to set strategic direction, articulate a compelling vision and influence senior leaders to achieve enterprise-wide outcomes on First Nations matters.





Strong understanding of First Nations policy, governance, cultural considerations and stakeholder engagement practices.

Proven ability to develop and implement enterprise-wide strategies, frameworks and initiatives that deliver practical organisational outcomes.

Demonstrated ability to build trusted and effective relationships with First Nations communities, organisations, leaders and key stakeholders.

Strong communication and influencing skills, including the ability to navigate complex issues, build consensus and achieve outcomes across organisational boundaries.

Experience leading governance forums, advisory bodies, partnerships or stakeholder networks.

Demonstrated ability to identify, assess and manage strategic risks, issues and opportunities in complex environments.

Experience representing an organisation in external forums and building partnerships that advance organisational objectives.

Demonstrated ability to lead, develop and motivate teams, fostering accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Understanding of organisational governance, policies and decision‑making processes, and the ability to translate strategic priorities into actionable outcomes.

Qualifications

Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience.

Significant experience in First Nations strategy, policy, governance, stakeholder engagement, partnerships, community engagement or related disciplines.

The filling of this vacancy is intended to constitute a special measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975. This vacancy is only available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.

📌 First Nations & Inclusion Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Indigeco
📍 Sydney