Advisor, Indigenous Engagement

AUSMASAAdvisor, Indigenous EngagementFixed Term until 30 June 2028 | Melbourne, VIC | $125,000 - $137,000 plus super
This is an Indigenous Identified role and is only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates.
About the organisationThe Mining and Automotive Skills Alliance (AUSMASA) is an independent, industry-led organisation dedicated to strengthening and transforming vocational education and training (VET) delivery across the mining and automotive sectors.
Designated by the Federal Government as the Mining and Automotive Jobs and Skills Council (JSC), AUSMASA plays a central role in ensuring Australia’s VET system is trusted by employers, responsive to evolving technologies, and capable of meeting current and future workforce demands.
Working closely with industry, government, educators and community stakeholders, AUSMASA is focused on delivering measurable outcomes, enhancing productivity, driving performance, and strengthening industry leadership across the national skills ecosystem.
AUSMASA is committed to cultural safety, collaboration, and building an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued and respected.
About the roleThe Adviser, Indigenous Engagement plays an important role in strengthening AUSMASA’s relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, organisations and stakeholders across the mining and automotive sectors.
Reporting to the National Indigenous Engagement Manager, the role combines culturally respectful stakeholder engagement with policy, data coordination, analysis and reporting responsibilities.
The Adviser will coordinate engagement and consultation activities, maintain accurate stakeholder information and capture community feedback consistently. They will analyse qualitative data, identify key themes and emerging issues, and interpret relevant government policies to support evidence-informed advice.
By translating stakeholder intelligence and policy information into clear reports, briefings and practical recommendations, the role will support the Manager with internal coordination, organisational decision-making, government reporting and workforce development initiatives.
For a full list of responsibilities associated with this role, please contact Pipeline Talent via jobs@pipelinetalent.com.au.
About youYou are a culturally aware and analytically minded engagement professional with experience working alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, organisations and stakeholders.
You bring a strong combination of stakeholder engagement and policy capability, with the ability to interpret government policies and initiatives, coordinate consultation activities, and translate community feedback into clear insights, briefing materials and practical recommendations.
You are confident capturing, organising and analysing engagement data and stakeholder intelligence. With strong attention to detail, you can maintain accurate records, identify themes and emerging issues, improve reporting processes, and support the Manager, Indigenous Engagement with internal coordination, government reporting and evidence-informed advice.
You are organised, adaptable and comfortable working across community, industry and government environments. You understand the importance of culturally respectful engagement and are committed to ensuring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives meaningfully inform workforce, skills and organisational priorities.
Experience within public policy, government, workforce development, VET, mining or automotive sectors will be highly regarded.
Selection CriteriaExperience building trusted relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, organisations and Traditional Owners, with knowledge of cultural protocols.Experience coordinating stakeholder consultations, engagement activities and partnerships across community, industry and government.Demonstrated ability to interpret government policy and translate it into clear advice and practical outcomes.Strong analytical and reporting skills, including capturing stakeholder data, identifying key themes and preparing reports, briefings and recommendations.Strong organisational skills, with the ability to maintain accurate records, coordinate competing priorities and support internal and government reporting.Knowledge of workforce development, skills policy or VET, with government, mining or automotive experience.What we can offer youThe opportunity to contribute to meaningful outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples within Australia’s skills and workforce development landscape.A role connecting community, industry, government and education sectors to help shape future workforce opportunities.Opportunities to build your skills, expand your networks and contribute to national workforce initiatives.A supportive environment where your cultural knowledge, engagement expertise and relationships are valued.Full-time fixed-term position until 30 June 2028.Flexible hybrid working arrangements
How to applyYour application should include:A current resume.A cover letter responding to the selection criteria and outlining your motivation and suitability for the position.
Applications are to be submitted via the Pipeline Talent website at:
Applications close 11:59pm Monday, 24 August 2026.
How to get more informationFor further information on the position, please contact the team at Pipeline Talent.
Tiana CallaughanHead of Recruitmenttiana@pipelinetalent.com.au | jobs@pipelinetalent.com.auM: 0476 538 307 | PH: 02 8001 6603