Who We Are

Balarinji is a Sydney-based, Aboriginal Australian-owned strategy and design agency that amplifies Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, voices and narratives authentically, to create impactful change for a new, shared Australian identity through design excellence. www.balarinji.com.au

Founded in 1983 by its Chair and Cultural Director, Yanyuwa man John Moriarty and Managing Director and Creative Executive, Ros Moriarty. As an award-winning agency our founders are recognised for their design excellence and unparalleled contribution to building bridges of best practice participation between Aboriginal communities, business and the broader community.

We assist our national and international clients to express Australian identity through best practice co-design with Country and community, for construction, interiors, public art, digital and design and communications. The company’s work spans graphic design, branding, digital, infrastructure, urban design, precinct planning, public art and curatorial and interiors.

The Role

The Indigenous Community Engagement Specialist is a key role that will continue to build on Balarinji’s long-standing and valued relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. You will work across a diverse breadth of client deliveries, to ensure best practice engagement with local Indigenous communities on major design projects.

The Ideal Candidate

A confident individual who is capable of working autonomously as well as collaborating with a cohesive and motivated team. You thrive on building and fostering relationships whilst using your proactive thinking and problem-solving skills to achieve tasks and goals. You are a strong communicator that is adaptable whilst remaining calm and supportive.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide advice regarding Indigenous community engagement.
• Build positive relationships with key stakeholders from a diverse range of community groups and to assist with engagement required across projects.
• Work closely with relevant community groups and other stakeholders to discuss project opportunities, as well as develop and implement engagement strategies.
• Draft Indigenous stakeholder communications, relevant to the project delivery requirements.
• Manage, facilitate, and attend Indigenous community consultations and workshops.
• Contribute to and review consultation reports to ensure community feedback has been accurately recorded.
• Accountable for the day to day delivery of community engagement activities.

Experience

• Ideally 2+ years’ Community engagement experience.
• Have a knowledge and understanding of the dynamics and protocols of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and be able to communicate effectively with local communities.
• Stakeholder management skills with the ability to build and influence successful partnerships and networks.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as cohesively as part of a small team.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Benefits

• Birthday day off at full pay.
• Competitive salary on offer.
• An opportunity to be at the fore font of a rapidly growing Aboriginal design agency.
• Variety of projects for a range of diverse clients.
• Located in Crows Nest, our attractive and social office is perfectly positioned for convenience, with easy access to transport and an 8-minute Sydney Metro commute to the CBD.
• A small team where like-minded people enjoy great work, and where your career is supported and developed.

A positive team culture is the driver of all we do at Balarinji, where authenticity and respect are central, if you meet some but not all of the criteria, please get in touch as we would love to talk to you.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply please submit your resume and cover letter via the "Apply Now" button.