First Nations Talent Lead - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - Identified First Nations role

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Job Summary

Job Description

As the First Nations Talent Lead at Telstra, you will use your knowledge of Aboriginal ways to deliver the First Nations Talent Strategy and oversee commitments in the Reconciliation Action Plan. You will be part of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) team, driving real and systemic change. The role involves attracting and recruiting First Nations talent, creating a safe work environment, supporting learning, influencing change, and working with various teams. The role requires an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples. The role involves partnering with the First Nations Recruiter to attract talent, and also growing and nurturing it. Additionally, monitoring success measures and engaging with the First Nations Employee Representative Group (ERG) are crucial aspects.
Must have:
  • Understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
  • Strong knowledge of cultural protocols
  • Solid understanding of First Nations histories and cultures
  • Deep knowledge of Aboriginal ways
  • Experience in talent management
  • Problem solving and decision-making skills
  • Program or project management capabilities.
  • Ability to engage and collaborate effectively.
  • Collaborative mindset to drive change.
Perks:
  • Performance-related pay
  • Access to learning programs
  • Global presence with opportunities
  • Purchased annual leave scheme
  • Additional Telstra day off
  • 30% off Telstra products and services
  • Home toolkit provided (laptop + mobile phone + plan paid for)
  • Flexible working options
  • Cultural Leave
  • Parental Leave

Job Details

Employment Type

Permanent

Closing Date

25 June 2025 11:59pm

Job Title

First Nations Talent Lead - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - Identified First Nations role

Job Summary

As the First Nations Talent Lead at Telstra, you’ll apply your knowledge of Aboriginal ways of knowing, being and doing to deliver our First Nations Talent Strategy. You’ll also oversee the delivery of People, Culture and Communications (PC&C) commitments in our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). You will do this as part of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) team who are committed and passionate people delivering real and systemic change.

Job Description

What We Offer 

  • Performance-related pay 

  • Access to thousands of learning programs so you can level up 

  • Global presence across 22 countries; opportunities to work where we do business 

  • Purchased annual leave scheme 

  • Additional Telstra day off 

  • 30% off Telstra products and services 

  • Home toolkit provided (laptop + mobile phone + plan paid for)  

  • Flexible working. Wherever you live, choose where, when, and how you work so you can be at your best. 

  • There when life happens. From Cultural Leave to Telstra’s Additional Leave Day, we give you time to spend away from work when you need it most. 

  • Parental Leave. A gender-equal policy for all parent/s, including First Nations extended family and kinship.  

Make a difference at Telstra 

At Telstra, our vision for reconciliation is an inclusive Australia where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are connected and empowered to thrive. We honour the unique and enriching contributions of these communities and commit to harnessing the strength of our organisation to build digital futures with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, providing employment opportunities to lift economic participation, and creating a culturally inclusive and engaged organisation.

Learn more about our RAP: www.telstra.com.au/content/dam/tcom/first-nations-australians/Telstra-Stretch-RAP-2022-Remediated_JUN23.pdf

Learn more about what to expect as a First Nations candidate: https://www.telstra.com.au/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/first-nations-careers

What You’ll Do 

In this role, you’ll enhance trust and strengthen relationships, build a stronger sense of belonging, and offer guidance to improve the experience of First Nations team members at Telstra. You’ll draw on your knowledge and lived experience to shape the most respectful and effective way to bring the First Nations Talent Strategy (FNTS) to life – a strategy developed by First Nations team members to support cultural safety and create better outcomes. 

In the role, you’ll review and determine how to best:  

  • Partner with our First Nations Recruiter to attract and recruit First Nations talent. 

  • Grow, nurture and promote First Nations talent. 

  • Create a safe work environment that respects, values and nurtures First Nations talent. 

  • Support Telstra’s ongoing First Nations learning journey. 

  • Influence systemic change and back self-determination. 

  • Monitor success measures/criteria and adjust as required. 

  • Engage with and support the First Nations Employee Representative Group (ERG). 

  • Work closely with teams across Telstra and the First Nations Directorate. 

About You

We are specifically seeking applicants who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and are accepted by the community in which they live or formerly lived. 

We are looking for someone who brings: 

  • An understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples. 

  • Strong knowledge of cultural protocols to ensure respectful and effective communication with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities. 

  • A solid understanding of First Nations histories, cultures and protocols.

  • Deep knowledge of Aboriginal ways of knowing, being and doing. 

  • Experience in talent management and employee experience. 

  • Problem solving and decision-making skills. 

  • Program or project management capabilities. 

  • The ability to engage and collaborate effectively with senior leaders and both internal and external stakeholders. 

  • A collaborative mindset to influence and drive change in complex, fast-paced environments. 

Applications close on 25 June 2025. 

​​If you are looking to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you!

​​As part of your application with Telstra, you may receive communications from us on +61 440 135 548. 
 
When you join our team, you become part of a welcoming and inclusive community where everyone is respected, valued and celebrated. We actively seek individuals from various backgrounds, ethnicities, genders and disabilities because we know that diversity not only strengthens our team but also enriches our work. We have zero tolerance for harassment of any kind, and we prioritise creating a workplace culture where everyone is safe and can thrive.   
 
As part of the hiring process, all identified candidates will undergo a background check, and the results will play a role in the final decision regarding your application. 
 
We work flexibly at Telstra. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you. When you apply, you can share your pronouns and / or any reasonable adjustments needed to take part equitably during the recruitment process. 
 
We are aware of current limitations with our website accessibility and are working towards improving this. Should you experience any issues accessing information or the application form, and require this in an alternate format, please contact our Talent Acquisition team on DisabilityandAccessibility@team.telstra.com

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