About this role
<div> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Who are we?</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">We’re here to help people live well and create a better and more sustainable future. We support healthy and liveable communities by delivering water, sewerage and recycled water services to 1.77 million people who rely on us every day and every night.</span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">At South East Water, we innovate with purpose and act with care to deliver healthy water for life. Fresh thinking and collaboration are at the heart of our organisation. We are constantly learning, embracing the challenges of today and excited by the opportunities that tomorrow will bring. </span></p> <div> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>The role</strong></span></p> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">South East Water is now seeking an <strong>Independent First Peoples' Board Delegate. </strong>This is a unique and career-defining opportunity.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"> </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">The Independent First Peoples’ Delegate (the Delegate) role provides an opportunity for the incumbent to gain practical experience of a large public entity board and further develop their corporate governance skills and knowledge. This exciting role will help position them for Director appointments, whether on public sector, private company or not for profit entity Boards.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">The Delegate’s role will engage with South East Water Board to utilise their skills and experience to provide an independent perspective and input to the board on a range of issues including but not limited to strategic discussions, environmental and water management and connection to Aboriginal values.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"> </span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Contribute to discussions on a wide range of topics including:</span></li> </ul> <p style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;padding-left:40.0px"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">-Strategic direction</span></p> <p style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;padding-left:40.0px"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">-Organisational culture and workplace safety</span></p> <p style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;padding-left:40.0px"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">-Operational and financial performance</span></p> <p style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;padding-left:40.0px"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">-Environmental, economic, social and cultural outcomes</span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Who are you?</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person living in Victoria</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Capacity to devote approximately 20-25 days per annum to this role</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong connection to community and understanding of local perspectives</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Interest in water management, sustainability, and community outcomes</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Curiosity and motivation to build governance and board-level capability</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Confident communicator with the ability to contribute to high-level discussions</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Commitment to collaboration, cultural integrity and long-term impact</span></li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> <div> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Keen to make an impact?</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">This is a rare opportunity to gain experience whilst contributing to meaningful outcomes for community and Country.</span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">To access a copy of the Position Description for the role, please click <strong><a title="" href="https://southeastwater.com.au//content/dam/web/about-us/careers/pd/Independent%20First%20Peoples%20Delegate%20PD.pdf" target="_self">here</a>.</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Apply <a title="" href="https://shinepeoplesolutions.com.au/jobs" target="_self">now</a> or contact Broni Crear at Shine People Solutions for a confidential discussion.</span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></span><br><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">0426 539 217</span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Identified Role Requirement</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Shine People Solutions and our client are committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for First Nations people. This position is only open to Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander applicants. The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) and equivalent provisions of State legislation applies to this position.</span></p> </div> </div>