First Peoples RAP Relationship Officer

CitiPower and Powercor are seeking a First Peoples RAP Relationship Officer in Melbourne, VIC. The role involves supporting the First Peoples Engagement Team, managing relationships with Registered Aboriginal Parties, and assisting in the implementation of Reconciliation Action Plans. Key responsibilities include maintaining contact lists, negotiating Land Use Activity Agreements, and organizing cultural events. Candidates should have experience with First Peoples communities, stakeholder engagement skills, and a relevant tertiary qualification.
Melbourne, VIC, AU, 3000

About us:

At CitiPower, Powercor and United Energy, we’re proud to deliver electricity to 2 million Victorian customers every day through our network of poles and wires. But more than that, we’re here to power communities, support local businesses and keep critical services running smoothly, we’re essential to them all – and none of this happens without our people.

We believe in an inclusive, welcoming workplace where everyone feels safe, valued and respected. From offering great benefits to creating real opportunities for growth, we’re committed to supporting you, your career and wellbeing. It’s why our people stick around, whether you live in the city or across regional and rural Victoria, we’re doing the work where it matters most - right in your own community.

As Victorians electrify everything from homes to transport, we’re focused on ensuring our networks are ready to meet that demand.

If you want to be part of something essential, be essential with us.

About the role:

The First Peoples RAP Relationship Officer provides general support to the First Peoples Engagement Team and the business more broadly to successfully deliver on the commitments made in RAPs and their associated strategies.

More specifically, this role will provide support for Registered Aboriginal Parties engagement, Land Use Activity Agreement management, and Reconciliation Action Plans.

What you’ll deliver:
• Maintain an up-to-date contact list of Registered Aboriginal Parties (RAPs) across the service area.
• Build and sustain strong, collaborative relationships with RAPs to ensure meaningful engagement.
• Lead the negotiation, development, and implementation of Land Use Activity Agreements (LUAAs) in consultation with RAPs and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor, report, and advise the business on any emerging issues or concerns raised by RAPs.
• Assist the First Peoples Team with administrative tasks related to the First Peoples Working Group meetings.
• Assist in planning and delivering Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC Week events, including logistics, stakeholder engagement, and cultural protocols.
• Ensure all engagement with RAPs is conducted with cultural sensitivity and respect.

To succeed in the role, you’ll have:
• Demonstrated experience with engaging with Registered Aboriginal Parties, First Peoples communities and organisations in Victoria.
• Driving positive change, leading, and delivering initiatives that measurably improve First Peoples outcomes.
• Knowledge of Reconciliation Action Plans delivery in a corporate setting.
• Community and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong reporting skills.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in community development, renewable energy, stakeholder engagement or equivalent experience.

Your career with us:

We have a diversity of teams across our business, all contributing to great customer and community outcomes. Our people are our most important asset, and we continually invest in nurturing their capability. We proudly strive to provide a safe, inclusive and sustainable environment where all our people feel respected, valued and supported to bring their whole selves to work and be the best they can be.

With an embedded Reconciliation Action Plan, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategy and initiatives like our Women in Power networking group, and Sparkle, our LGBTQIA+ allies pride network, we’re committed to equal opportunities for all employees. We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for all women. Click here for more information on how we create and support a diverse and equitable workplace.

Understand how our benefits can support you. We offer a health and wellbeing subsidy (up to $600 per year), paid parental leave of up to 15 weeks for the primary carer, and more.

What’s next?

If you think you have what it takes, but don’t necessarily check every box, or would like to discuss a different or flexible way of working, please still get in touch with us at careers@powercor.com.au

Please submit your application via our Careers website by 16 April 2025. For the full Position Description, please reach out to Tamara Duncan from the Talent team at careers@powercor.com.au

We encourage applications from all communities; people of all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQIA+ community and people living with disability.

If you require adjustments as part of the recruitment process to accommodate your needs, please don’t hesitate to discuss these with us.

Beon, CitiPower Powercor and United Energy recognise Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the First Peoples and Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and acknowledge their ancient and continuing connection to Country.

We work hard to ensure our organisation is inclusive and diverse. This means everyone can feel valued, trusted, authentic and safe at work.