- Lead the development and delivery of culturally appropriate engagement strategies
- Permanent opportunity based in Broome
- Salary of $115,561 plus 12% Super and North West Allowances
This position is pursuant of Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, the occupant of this position must be of Australian Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander descent.
Be part of something that matters:
At Water Corporation, we recognise that strong, respectful relationships with Aboriginal communities are essential to delivering sustainable water services across Western Australia.
This is more than a communications role — it is an opportunity to walk alongside communities, build trust, and shape projects that respond to community needs, priorities, and cultural values.
About the role:
Based in Broome, you will play a key role in connecting Water Corporation with Aboriginal communities — supporting both project delivery and operational activities through meaningful engagement.
In this role you will:
- Make a meaningful impact in Aboriginal communities.
- Help shape engagement practices across WA.
- Work in a culturally significant role.
- Join a supportive and inclusive team.
Who are we?
When you join Water Corporation, you play an important role for the people of WA. Our services are essential for life - everyday, millions of Western Australians rely on us to deliver and manage water across our state.
If you’re driven to make a meaningful contribution, you’ve come to the right place.
Real benefits that matter
- Two well-being days each year to do whatever you need to do to feel good
- Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
- Take advantage of our co-contribution superannuation scheme. Receive a 12% employer contribution and enjoy an additional 2% employer co-contribution when you elect to salary sacrifice 2%.
- Purchase additional leave of up to 12 weeks or work 4 years at a reduced salary and take the fifth year off as paid leave
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural and ceremonial leave of up to 5 days so you can maintain your cultural connection and wellbeing.
Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.
What the role will involve
- Lead the development and delivery of culturally appropriate engagement strategies for complex and high-profile projects.
- Build trusted relationships with Traditional Owners, community leaders and stakeholders.
- Provide guidance to internal teams to ensure projects are informed by community insight and cultural protocols.
- Support communication during operational incidents.
- Act as a key interface between Water Corporation and communities.
- Manage and maintain customer and stakeholder interactions in databases and reporting systems
- Coordinate announcements and government relations support with the Media Team and Ministerial Liaison Unit.
To be successful in this role, you will have
- Experience in communications or stakeholder engagement
- Ability to travel to remote locations.
- Current, unrestricted C class Western Australian Driver’s License is an essential requirement of the role and the ability to undertake remote, regional travel may be required.
Key skills and experience:
- Tertiary level qualification in communications, public relations, marketing or a related discipline or substantial experience in communications, stakeholder and issues management.
- Considerable experience in Aboriginal community engagement, stakeholder and issues management, ideally for a large multi-disciplined organisation.
- Experience in Ministerial engagement and/or working with government processes.
- A positive, effective communication style with strong influencing skills.
- The ability to work independently in a high-pressure environment managing conflicting priorities and deadlines.
- Highly effective verbal and written communication skills and an ability to summarise complex issues for common use.
- A strong alignment and commitment to our values and behaviours that contribute to a constructive, high-performance culture.
- Prior IAP2 training desired but not essential.
- Ability to travel to and work from project sites in regional areas.
- This position relates to Section 50 (d) of the West Australian Equal Opportunity Act 1984, where Aboriginality is considered a genuine occupational qualification for this position.
Ready to thrive as you shape WA’s water future? Apply today
If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your skills and experience as well as your ability to meet the requirements of the role.
As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.
Applications close Tuesday 9th June 2026.
We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date.
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace:
Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.
We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment to enable people with disability to participate fully in all aspects of employment.
Applicants with disability who require adjustments during the recruitment process including an alternative format of the application form, can contact a Recruitment Officer at [email protected] or 08 9420 2000.
To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website.
