Country/Region: AU

State: WA

City: Perth

Job ID: 17910

Aboriginal Development Coordinator

Our Opportunity

Work location: Fortescue’s Iron Bridge project is located on the traditional lands of the Nyamal people.

Roster: 8D6R

Reporting to the Aboriginal Development Superintendent, the Coordinator’s primary focus and responsibility is to ensure the long-term success, support and case management of candidates from Fortescue’s VTEC and First Nations programs as well as developing on site initiatives. The Coordinator will apply their excellent interpersonal and communication skills proactively, working with trainees to positively influence their behaviours and attitudes. The right candidate will possess the ability to work across several teams, leaders and locations as required, be flexible and adaptable to different environments, and have excellent knowledge and experience working alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Key Responsibilities

• Ongoing dedication to advancing and maintaining the team's integrity.
• Contribution and continued commitment to the ongoing development and delivery of Aboriginal Development training and programs.
• Develop and deliver quality initiatives that produce real outcomes for Aboriginal team members while maintaining clear and concise records
• Collaboratively work with site teams to deliver effective programs across Operations.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders while effectively engaging with Operational leaders to provide support in addressing cultural barriers and aligning employment success.
• Develop effective strategies to improve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce resilience and reliability.

Qualifications and Experience

• Demonstrated commitment to safety and a strong understanding of Fortescue’s Values, Life Saving Choices and culture.
• Demonstrated experience in program management and/or business administration within a community development or other relevant field.
• Ability to develop and support personal and professional growth and wellbeing
• Strong communicator with the ability to influence, manage conflict, and facilitate difficult conversations in a professional, culturally appropriate, and respectful manner.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Australian Aboriginal cultural values.
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in supporting the retention of First Nation employees around social barriers in the workplace

About Us

Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.

Our Commitment

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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