Traditional Owner Relationships Advisor Pilbara Location: Karratha or Port Hedland, WA Work Type: Full Time | Permanent Opportunity Please note: This is an Aboriginal identified position under Section 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA). Applicants will be required to identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Build Trusted Relationships. Create Lasting Impact. As a Traditional Owner Relationships Advisor , you will play a key role in building trusted, long-term relationships between Horizon Power and Traditional Owner groups across the Pilbara and surrounding regions. Working closely with communities, Traditional Owners and internal stakeholders, you'll help ensure Aboriginal voices, aspirations and cultural authority are understood, respected and embedded into how we work. This is a highly autonomous, community-focused role where you'll spend time engaging directly with communities, travelling throughout the region and helping shape meaningful outcomes that support both Traditional Owner aspirations and Horizon Power's commitment to reconciliation. You will have the opportunity to work with a highly experienced team of professionals who deliver renewable energy benefits and infrastructure improvements to Horizon Power assets across the state. Your role in action: Build and maintain enduring relationships with Traditional Owner groups, PBCs, Native Title bodies and Aboriginal communities across the region. Lead Traditional Owner engagement activities and contribute to community meetings, on-Country visits, cultural initiatives and stakeholder consultations. Support land access, heritage and project-related engagement through early and proactive consultation. Develop engagement plans, briefing materials, reports and recommendations for internal stakeholders. Provide cultural advice and guidance to help teams engage respectfully and effectively with Traditional Owners. Deliver initiatives aligned to Horizon Power's Aboriginal Commitment Strategy and Stretch RAP. What you'll bring: Experience in Aboriginal engagement, Indigenous liaison, community engagement or stakeholder relationship management. Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with Aboriginal Traditional Owner groups in the region. Ability to manage competing priorities and balance community expectations with organisational objectives. Sound judgement, cultural awareness and a respectful approach to engagement. Why join Horizon Power? Play a key role in strengthening relationships between Horizon Power and Traditional Owner communities. Enjoy a highly autonomous role with the opportunity to make a visible impact across the Pilbara. Travel throughout the region, spending time in communities and engaging directly with Traditional Owners. Contribute to meaningful reconciliation outcomes and initiatives that create lasting community benefit. Join a collaborative, purpose-driven team committed to trust, respect and cultural inclusion. Be part of an organisation delivering essential services to regional and remote Western Australia. Housing OR housing allowance provided in the Pilbara, with relocation support available for the right candidate. Ready to bring your experience to a role where you can make a real difference while enjoying flexibility and autonomy? Apply now and bring your engagement expertise to a role where you can help build stronger partnerships, support meaningful reconciliation outcomes and create lasting impact for Aboriginal communities across regional Western Australia. Applications close: Tuesday 28th of July Please note: In some cases, we need to close the advertising earlier than the closing date - so don’t miss your chance! Position Description - Traditional Owner Relationships Advisor .pdf Our workplace culture is created through every interaction, every experience and everything we do. Across our organisation, we recognise and reward people and offer work that works with you. We're committed to equality and celebrate the diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and all characteristics that make our Horizon Power team so special. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We are dedicated to ensuring that all candidates have equal opportunity and, if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know - we’re here to support you. If you want more amazing reasons of why Horizon Power should be your employer of choice, check our careers page to find out more. https://www.horizonpower.com.au/about-us/careers/
