About Us

At ANZ, we're shaping a world where people and communities thrive, driven by a common goal: to improve the financial wellbeing and sustainability of our millions of customers.

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated First Nations leader to join our team at ANZ. This pivotal role is designed to establish, grow, and nurture our critical relationships with First Nations communities across Australia, in alignment with our purpose and First Nations Strategy.

You will provide invaluable guidance to ANZ’s leaders and divisions, ensuring that our operations are culturally informed and respectful. Your role will be instrumental in delivering the objectives of our First Nations Strategy by actively listening to First Nations voices and aligning our actions to meet shared priorities. You will also play a key role in driving organisational change where these priorities are not being met.

Serving as the central point for First Nations engagement within ANZ, you will demonstrate exceptional leadership and cultural capability. You will coordinate our engagements with First Nations communities, provide internal advice and support, and champion First Nations perspectives across the organisation.

Banking is changing and we’re changing with it, giving our people great opportunities to try new things, learn and grow. Whatever your role at ANZ, you’ll be building your future, while helping to build ours.

Role type: Permanent, Full Time

Role Location: Melbourne (preferred). We are open to this role being located in any major Australian capital city.

"This is a special measures role in accordance with equal opportunity/anti-discrimination legislation, where applicable. In locations where this does not apply, Aboriginal and Torres-Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply."

What will your day look like?

As a First Nations Stakeholder Engagement Lead, you will

• Develop and manage ANZ’s enterprise First Nations Stakeholder engagement plan, in support of the Australian First Nations Strategy and other ANZ priorities  

• Establish, maintain and strengthen relationships with high-priority First Nations organisations, communities and Traditional Owners nationally 

• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to deliver mutual value and outcomes, aligned to ANZ’s First Nations Strategy 

• Facilitate effective two-way communication (including listening, and learning) with key stakeholders, including organising relevant meetings, workshops and events 

• Represent ANZ at external forums with community groups and First Nations organisations 

• Serve as a subject-matter expert and focal point for First Nations engagement within ANZ, and provide expert advice to internal teams regarding cultural engagements and protocols 

• Manage and report on First Nations engagement activities and outcomes. 

What will you bring?

To grow and be successful in this role, you will ideally bring the following:

• Experience in building stakeholder engagement plans that utilise feedback to influence organisational change. 

• Experience in building positive and trusted relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, especially with First Nations communities and organisations.  

• Outstanding cultural awareness and capability, including strong knowledge of Australian First Nations histories, cultures and communities 

• Passion for improving First Nations financial wellbeing and self-determination. 

• Strong sense of accountability, and track record of following through on commitments within set timeframes and to agreed standards 

• Strong communication skills including interpersonal, writing and presentation; ability to adapt communication styles to suit a wide range of stakeholders 

• Deep listening, negotiation, problem-solving and facilitation skills, while having a curious and/or growth mindset

You’re not expected to have 100% of these skills. At ANZ a growth mindset is at the heart of our culture, so if you have most of these things in your toolbox, we’d love to hear from you.

So why join us?

From the moment you join ANZ, you'll be doing meaningful work that will shape a world where people and communities thrive.

But it's not just our customers who'll feel your impact. You'll feel it too. Because at ANZ, you'll have the resources, opportunities, and support you need to take the next big step in your career.

We're a diverse bunch at ANZ in different roles, different locations, doing different things. That's why we have a range of flexible working arrangements, so our people can 'make work, work for them'. We also provide a range of benefits including access to health and wellbeing services and discounts on selected products and services from ANZ and more.

At ANZ, you'll be part of an organisation where the different backgrounds, perspectives and life experiences of our people are celebrated. That's because we're committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments you may require to our recruitment process or the role itself. If you're a candidate with a disability or access requirement, and have an enquiry about the support provided, please let us know on your application or visit ANZ Accessibility and Inclusion Programs for alternate contact methods.

To find out more about working at ANZ, visit https://www.anz.com.au/careers. You can apply for this role by visiting ANZ Careers and searching for reference number 86787 .
 

Job Posting End Date

23/02/2025 , 11.59pm, (Melbourne Australia)