National Manager Indigenous Engagement & Inclusion

Compass Group Australia • Full-time • Sydney CBD, NSW, AU • 12m ago

Our team members nourish the bodies and minds of thousands of people every day, through food and support services focused on health and wellbeing. Creating bonds and connections between people and communities across Australia, Compass Group’s corporate footprint is designed for people, the planet and communities in which we work to thrive now and long into the future. 

As a senior member of the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) team, this role is responsible for driving and implementing our Indigenous Engagement & Inclusion framework across the organisation. This position provides thought leadership, innovative solutions, and strategic guidance to leaders at all levels. The role collaborates closely with Executive Directors, General Managers – Operations, and senior management to drive sustainable improvements in Indigenous engagement and inclusion.

This position requires a high level of commitment, knowledge, and the ability to communicate effectively with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders. By providing specialist technical advice and coaching, this role fosters a culture of inclusion, respect, and accountability across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Provide expert advice and leadership on Indigenous engagement and inclusion matters across all business sectors, operations, and shared services.

Coach senior leaders to drive operational improvements in Indigenous engagement and inclusion.

Develop and support Indigenous engagement strategies aimed at attracting and retaining diverse talent.

Act as a trusted senior advisor to executives and management, providing insights and recommendations.

Liaise with internal teams, clients, partners, and peak agencies to advance Indigenous engagement initiatives.

Champion CGA’s Indigenous engagement and inclusion efforts within the Compass Group Global DE&I network.

Promote Indigenous engagement initiatives to clients, management, and employees.

Partner with People, Recruitment, Shared Services, and Operations teams to develop inclusive workplace strategies.

Engage with Business Development to support Indigenous engagement and inclusion for client portfolios and tenders.

Lead strategic projects to enhance CGA’s Indigenous engagement policies and practices.

Drive compliance on Indigenous engagement policies and initiatives, ensuring integrity and alignment with legal requirements.

Manage key Indigenous engagement initiatives, including Reconciliation Action Plans (RAP), DE&I Strategy, and Goolyara Bidi.

Drive improvements from DE&I surveys (Indigenous Employment Index, AWEI, People Pulse, DCA, etc.).

Report on progress and impact of Indigenous engagement initiatives.

The Person

Degree in HR, Business, or a related field, or a minimum of 5 years' experience in DE&I and Indigenous engagement.

Extensive experience providing high-level Indigenous engagement and inclusion advice to senior leaders.

Strong project management and strategy development capabilities.

Advanced computer literacy, including Microsoft Office.

Proven leadership and ability to influence without direct authority.

Strong relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.

High level of business acumen and ability to align DE&I initiatives with organisational objectives.

Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Demonstrated ability to create inclusive workplace environments.

The Benefits 

At Compass Group, you’ll have access to the support, infrastructure, systems, and processes of a global organisation. We value high performance and foster individual growth, offering: 