First Nations Strategic Consultant - RAP & Community Engagement

Beaumont People are proud to partner with YarnnUp, a leading Aboriginal social change agency based in Mascot, NSW. YarnnUp is dedicated to empowering individuals and organisations to build respectful, authentic relationships with First Nations communities. Their work integrates contemporary neuroscience, cultural intelligence, and Aboriginal philosophy to drive meaningful social change and reconciliation.

About The Role

The Strategic Consultant - RAP & Community Engagement is a mid‑level consulting role responsible for designing, drafting, and delivering high‑quality Reconciliation Action Plans (RAPs) and supporting broader First Nations strategic consulting projects. Reporting to an experienced Senior Consultant, this role will work collaboratively with a junior research/consulting assistant, strengthening YarnnUp’s delivery capability during a period of organisational growth and change.

You will make a lasting impact by helping organisations navigate the reconciliation journey through the development and implementation of Reconciliation Action Plans (RAPs) whilst developing sustainable alternative strategic frameworks for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander engagement. You’ll lead efforts to build long‑term, culturally respectful relationships while guiding organisations across employment, procurement, and community engagement strategies. This role would suit a person who is solutions focused and not afraid to lean into this talent.

Responsibilities Of The Role

• Lead the drafting, structuring, and refinement of RAPs from design through to final delivery.
• Translate consultation insights into clear, culturally appropriate, actionable strategic documents.
• Ensure alignment with client organisational strategy and Reconciliation Australia requirements.
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops and consultations to co‑design strategies that resonate with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Build and maintain respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, ensuring culturally safe and impactful client engagement.
• Engage in continuous knowledge‑sharing with communities and stakeholders to enhance client strategies.
• Organise and participate in community sessions to gather insights and refine client approaches for optimal outcomes.

Essential Key Selection Criteria

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply and strong community ties and a deep understanding of First Nations culture, history, and social dynamics is essential.
• 3‑6 years' experience in consulting, policy, ESG, DEI, social impact, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience writing structured documents (reports, strategies, frameworks).
• Comfortable in a small, evolving team environment.
• RAP Expertise: Comprehensive understanding of RAP frameworks, including experience in employment, procurement, and social impact initiatives.
• Policy and Framework Development: Ability to design and implement frameworks or policies that drive positive, sustainable outcomes.
• Communication and Facilitation Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with experience facilitating workshops and meetings.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Skilled in relationship‑building, committed to creating inclusive, culturally respectful environments.

Benefits And Professional Development

• Access to professional development in reconciliation, social impact, and First Nations engagement.
• Cultural leave and entitlements.
• Contribute to advancing reconciliation and building culturally safe, inclusive environments that benefit Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Strong career progression opportunities within a growing business.

At Beaumont People we believe a diverse workplace is a happy workplace, and we love working with organisations that feel the same way. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from CALD backgrounds and people with disabilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or parental status. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to be made for your application to be assessed we would be more than happy to discuss how that can be arranged.

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