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Aboriginal Development Coordinator

Job no: 508703
Work type: Full Time Fortescue Employee
Location: Hedland Operations

Fortescue is now consistently producing 175-180 million tonnes of iron ore per year and has an exciting future ahead, establishing itself for future growth in a global market through innovation, product diversification and asset development.

Aboriginal Development Coordinator

Work Location: Port Hedland

Roster: Residential or FIFO ex Perth 4D3R

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our Aboriginal Development Team. The successful candidate will contribute to the sustainable development of our Aboriginal workforce in order to attract, retain and develop Aboriginal employees while providing a culturally safe working environment.

Reporting to the Capability and Diversity Superintendent, the Aboriginal Development Coordinator is responsible for developing and delivering high quality employee training and development programs. The Coordinator will apply their excellent interpersonal skills to proactively work with leaders, Aboriginal employees and other external stakeholders to identify and remove development barriers.

Key accountabilities will include:

• Coordinate the on-boarding and off-boarding for Aboriginal employees (including Exit interviews)
• Coordinate and lead activities relating to Hedland Senior High School Engagement Strategy
• Coordinate and lead activities relating to all student pathway initiatives (school based trainees, school leaver trainees)
• Work with leaders to Manage VTEC participant on-boarding, work readiness and ongoing success
• Support the AD Superintendent in the triage of Aboriginal cultural and social issues to EEC (once established)
• Support development planning for Aboriginal Workforce
• Support the implementation of retention activities for Aboriginal employees
• Maintain a register of Aboriginal employees to identify and promote promotion above entry level roles
• Work closely with Leaders and Recruitment Team to promote internal and external Aboriginal candidates for all role vacancies
• Engage effectively with key Fortescue representatives in the AD space, and ensure alignment of activities within the AD strategy
• Actively participate in Community activities.
• Active participation with external stakeholders, Traditional Owner groups, Local Employment Networks and Aboriginal Government agencies that develop favourable relationships

Qualifications and skills required:

• Comprehensive knowledge of Aboriginal issues and barriers that effect persons seeking and maintaining employment
• Experience in planning, managing and conducting structured programs and activities for diverse groups
• Ability to work in a complex and changing environment.
• Strategic and stakeholder relationship management experience will be well regarded as well as working with people from a wide range of cultural backgrounds.
• Sound negotiation and influencing skills as well as the ability to motivate people and maintain a positive outlook.
• Qualifications in Business or Community Management - desirable
• WA Class C Driver's Licence - prerequisite

Our values drive our culture and performance through a strong focus on safety, family and determination. We celebrate and respect people's differences and commit to providing an inclusive work environment. This is an exciting time to join Fortescue.

We encourage Aboriginal Australians and female candidates to apply.

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified

Applications close: 05 Mar 2021 W. Australia Standard Time

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Closing Date: 05/3/2021

Rare opportunity to join of the Fortescue People team in Port Hedland, to promote and support Aboriginal development!

Closing Date: 05/3/2021

Rare opportunity to join of the Fortescue People team in Port Hedland, to promote and support Aboriginal development!

Fortescue Metals Group