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Opportunity to join Westpacs Group Sustainability teamSydney or Melbourne basedFull time permanent roleHow will I help?This Associate Director position sits within the Chief Operating Officer of the Corporate and Institutional Banking (CIB) Line of Business, which is an integral part of Westpacs Institutional Bank (WIB).We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic individual to join the WIB ESG team to help lead the uplift of Westpacs understanding of good engagement with Indigenous people including Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC). The initiative forms part of Westpacs Reconciliation Action Plan and will help shape the Banks policies and guidelines, advance systems and processes that screen ESG issues, and help our people understand their role through the delivery of tailored training on the topic.You will also:Strategic design: Support the development of the FPIC framework that will assess the maturity of customers approach to Indigenous engagement.Stakeholder management: Engage key stakeholders within the Division and across Westpac, conduct stakeholder analysis to identify high level impacts and change readiness, design activities to build business readiness, monitor readiness to embed FPIC framework in daily operations.Project management: Manage team responsibilities required to achieve desired internal process uplift. Includes the development and execution of a detailed milestone plan.Monitoring and reporting: Develop progress reporting for steering committee and executive team by working with specific SMEs, helping frame issues requiring discussion and decision making in a clear and succinct manner.What do I need?5+ years of experience gained in management consulting or project management, ideally with an understanding of the finance sector.Understanding of or keen interest in learning about principles that support first nations self-determination.Problem-Solving: Proficiency in breaking down complex business problems and designing structured solutions.Communication Skills: Experience delivering persuasive presentations tailored to diverse audiences including c-level.Stakeholder Management: Strong interpersonal skills to engage senior stakeholders across the business.Whats it like to work there?We are a collaborative team of passionate people with a shared ambition to make a difference for our customers, our communities and each other. At Westpac, making a difference means creating impact, unlocking our own and each others passions, and transforming success stories to create better futures together.As well as competitive remuneration and a great culture, joining the Westpac family gives you access to a wide range of employee benefits to help you manage your priorities - whether that means family life, work/life balance, ambition to grow or all the little perks in between.Well empower you to shape your career path. Through personalised upskilling, mentoring, and training opportunities, youre in control of where you start and how youll grow.As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to have created a culture and work environment that values diversity and flexibility and champions inclusion.Start here. Just click on the APPLY or APPLY NOW button.At Westpac, were all about creating a supportive culture and ensuring our workplaces, branches, products, and services are accessible and inclusive for everyone, our customers, employees, and the wider community. If youre interested in discussing workplace flexibility, please feel free to mention it in your application.We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, veterans and reservists, and Indigenous Australians to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr