We are seeking an experienced and values-driven Senior Consultant to join our small, dedicated team. In this role, you will support a diverse range of government and not-for-profit clients to plan, implement, monitor, and review their Reconciliation Action Plans (RAPs) and other strategic initiatives. Reporting to a Project Director on a per-project basis, you will apply your expertise in strategic and implementation planning, Aboriginal outcomes, and systems thinking to deliver high-quality, practical strategies that empower organisations to succeed.

About Kaala Barna

We are an Aboriginal-owned and -operated consultancy based on Noongar Boodja, grounded in the values of Respect, Spirit, Justice, Empowerment, and Integrity. We specialise in guiding organisations through meaningful and sustainable pathways to improve Aboriginal outcomes in strategic planning, evaluation and stakeholder engagement. At Kaala Barna, we prioritise relationships and impact over rigid schedules, and we work collaboratively to ensure both our team and our clients thrive. We genuinely care about fit; your wellbeing and satisfaction in the role are as important to us as the work we do.

Senior Consultant

RAPs are currently the only structured framework many organisations have to progress Aboriginal outcomes. Our goal is to ensure that when organisations choose to develop a RAP, it is not a tick-box exercise but a robust, strategic tool that drives real, positive change. The senior consultant will strengthen our capacity to deliver outstanding planning, advisory, and implementation support.

Key Responsibilities

Actively uphold and promote Kaala Barna’s values in all work and relationships.

Lead or contribute to the development of strategic plans, implementation plans, and monitoring frameworks.

Provide high-level advice to clients on achieving impactful Aboriginal outcomes, embedding systems thinking and culturally grounded strategies.

Work closely with clients, project directors, and stakeholders to co-design practical and sustainable plans.

Produce high-quality, clear, and compelling written deliverables (e.g. strategies, reports, briefings, and presentations).

Maintain strong attention to detail and strive to uphold best practices in project planning and delivery.

Manage project timelines effectively, ensuring milestones are met while maintaining clear communication with team members and clients.

What makes this role special?

We value your contributions and won’t expect you to fit into a rigid way of working. You help shape how we do things.

You’ll be supported in your career development, with access to training and learning opportunities aligned to your aspirations.

You will engage with diverse and challenging projects that make a real impact.

You will have the opportunity to bring Aboriginal culture, knowledge and ways of doing into your work.

You will be part of a small, values-driven team that’s creating a new kind of workplace culture.

This is a flexible role, with options for onsite or hybrid work, designed to accommodate cultural, family, and personal needs. We can also accommodate casual or part-time employment if the fit is right.

Other features include:

Salary $124,800 pro rata + 12% superannuation

4 weeks annual leave, 2 weeks paid personal leave and 2 weeks paid cultural leave

A 3-month trial period to make sure we are the right fit

About You

As a small and growing consultancy, we're care about finding the right fit, someone who not only brings skills, but who can contribute to shaping our ways of working, our systems, and our culture. We're still building, and we're looking for someone who wants to build with us. You:

Have a deep commitment to ethical, community-minded work that advances positive outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Strive for excellence, producing high-quality work with care, integrity, and attention to detail.

Love to collaborate, thriving in environments where relationships, respect, and shared success are prioritised.

Are creative and innovative, bringing cultural thinking and practical solutions to complex challenges, with the confidence to challenge the status quo when needed.

Can work independently, managing your time and competing priorities effectively while staying connected and communicative.

Resilient and adaptable, able to navigate uncertainty and change.

Highly Desirable:

2+ years prior work experience in a professional environment

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

The ability to think, articulate, write, and present in logical or lateral way.

Culturally safe interpersonal skills and strong communication skills.

To apply:

Click on the Apply Now button, or email your current CV and a cover letter with a response to the below points to [email protected]:

Share a bit about you and where you're from (your mob, family, home etc.)

What does respect mean to you? How does it look in the workplace?

Describe a time when you had to think outside the box to solve a problem. What was your approach? Describe the context, constraints or conditions you needed to consider. What solution did you arrive at?

Describe a time when collaboration with others was challenging. How did you work through it?

If you are interested in this role but have limited experience or find RAPs as boring as we do, please email a CV and cover letter explaining why you'd like to work with us and what skills you have to [email protected].

Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.