Upper South Creek Network Project – Supporting Western Sydney’s Growth!
Be part of a large-scale, long-term joint venture between Seymour Whyte and Jacobs, awarded by Sydney Water as an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management (EPCM) project. As the region expands, so does the need for sustainable and resilient water solutions. The Upper South Creek Network will feature new wastewater pumping stations and gravity carriers, with the first work stage beginning before the year's end. The project also emphasises safety, digital engineering, and compliance with the latest standards, ensuring it meets future needs effectively.
About Seymour Whyte:
We are a successful civil contracting business who has been operating in Australia for over 35 years. With the agility and personal connection of a Tier 2, yet the expertise of a Tier 1, and the enhanced resources of one of the largest, world-class construction companies, VINCI, our employees and clients get the best of three worlds.
As a progressive, leading civil engineering firm built on the strong foundations of our unique history, we engage, enable and empower our people to be better. With you, we are altogether stronger, in building the future we want.
The role:
This exciting role will connect with communities, build relationships and create positive outcomes for Social inclusion and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. With lived experience working with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and strong relationship building and influencing skills, you will work to deliver mutually rewarding outcomes.
You will create initiatives to address social procurement targets and First Nations inclusion, also increasing knowledge and understanding for all of our employees.
- Build relationships and develop a database for Social Procurement organisations and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses in each region and nationally.
- Engage local First Nation recruitment businesses who have connections to the local communities to Seymour Whyte projects and to other local areas as required.
- Assist projects with delivering the Cultural Heritage Management Plans and manage engagement with the Heritage Advisor and the Traditional Owner groups.
- Assist with Social Procurement targets across Australia by identifying and engaging with Social Inclusion and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses to participate in tenders.
- Create meaningful connections between the Traditional Owner groups, other Social Inclusion organisations and Seymour Whyte projects, and act as the conduit fostering a harmonious relationship which drives genuine sustainable social outcomes.
- Ensure the delivery of Cultural Awareness Training and activities that appropriately celebrate National Reconciliation Week (NRW) and NAIDOC Week with the purpose of building respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and histories including raising awareness and sharing information amongst our staff.
- Increase understanding, value and recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories, knowledge and rights through cultural learning initiatives for the workforce.
- Champion a mentoring program and network for Social Inclusion employees, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees.
About you:
- Lived knowledge and experience working with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to deliver mutually rewarding outcomes.
- Experience working with Social Inclusion organisation and the proven ability to identify opportunities
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills are essential.
- A genuine desire and commitment to foster harmonious relationships within Seymour Whyte and the communities in which we work.
- Previous experience in a social inclusion role will be viewed favourably.
- Tertiary qualification in Indigenous Studies, Social Sciences, Environmental Science or a related discipline, or equivalent experience would be highly regarded.
- Experience in a similar role with the Construction, Engineering or Mining industries would also be highly regarded.
Many of our projects are located in regional areas, therefore all applicants must hold a current Driver’s Licence and have their own transport.
Seymour Whyte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, including veterans. Our commitment to an equitable construction industry extends to an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and gives everyone the opportunity to grow and be equally valued. We're unified in our direction to having a workplace that is balanced and fair for all.
There has never been a more exciting time to join Seymour Whyte and contribute to a successful and sustainable future.
Next steps:
- Submit your CV online to apply for this role.
- All successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and criminal history check.
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To learn more about us, visit www.seymourwhyte.com.au
Reference code: 494173
Our internal Talent Acquisition team is managing this role; applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.
