About BMD

BMD is Australia’s leading integrated engineering, construction and urban development business. As the largest privately owned civil contractor in Australia, BMD is at the forefront of excellence, with a growing international footprint extending to the Philippines and the United Kingdom.

Driven by a purpose of powering futures and creating enduring legacies, we deliver complex infrastructure solutions that connect and transform communities. For over 45 years, our diverse portfolio of projects and roles provides exceptional opportunities for our people to grow and make a lasting impact. As part of our team, you’ll help deliver challenging projects, supported by leadership within an inclusive people-first culture.

Who we’re looking for:

We’re looking for an Aboriginal Participation Coordinator who is passionate about creating opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. You’ll play a vital role in supporting project teams to meet Aboriginal participation commitments — through employment, business engagement, and community connection. This is your chance to be part of a project that delivers far beyond infrastructure, helping shape lasting social and economic outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist project teams to meet Aboriginal business and employment targets
• Support planning and delivery of Aboriginal engagement activities (e.g. NAIDOC Week, Reconciliation events, Nudge programs)
• Liaise with procurement and commercial teams on subcontractor involvement
• Assist with recruitment and support of Aboriginal trainees and apprentices
• Maintain and update Aboriginal Participation Strategies
• Build strong relationships with Traditional Owner groups, clients, and stakeholders
• Collaborate with our Community team on engagement initiatives and public events
• Provide input to tender scopes and subcontractor specifications
• Champion the values and objectives of our project alliances, contributing to key KPIs and outcomes
• Represent BMD at community and stakeholder events

The successful candidate will be a self-starter with:

• Degree or equivalent tertiary qualification in Community Development, Indigenous Studies or Communications/Public Relations
• Prior experience on major infrastructure projects (Transport, Water, Defence) highly regarded
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability & initiative to work autonomously

Benefits
We believe our people do their best work when they feel supported — personally and professionally. That’s why we offer benefits that go beyond the basics:

• grow your career with specialised learning and development programs
• be recognised at our annual employee awards event and through our Thrive reward and recognition platform
• prioritise wellbeing with mental health support and discounted gym access
• support your family with paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers and flexible work arrangements available
• access perks with novated leasing, specialised Power Perks and discounts with hundreds of retailers.

Diversity and inclusion

We recognise that we are strengthened by diversity, and we embrace differences as an equal opportunity employer providing a flexible and inclusive workplace.

So, join our team, be yourself and help us power futures and create legacies.

We’re a purpose and values-led business guided by our values of family, empowered, collaborative and driven. For further details on what makes BMD unique, head to https://www.bmdgroup.global/careers