Indigenous Affairs Mentor & Community Liaison Officer | Mon - Fri | Balcatta Support Centre
HybridPerth, Western Australia, Australia
Job Summary
Conduct regular site visits and mentoring sessions with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees to provide culturally safe support, guidance, and coaching throughout their employment lifecycle. Assist individuals with career development planning, goal setting, and identifying pathways for advancement while connecting them with internal and external wellbeing, health, and community resources. Collaborate with operational leaders, Human Resources, and Learning & Development stakeholders to deliver Sodexo's Reconciliation Action Plan initiatives and foster engagement with Traditional Owners, Elders, and community organizations. Deliver cultural awareness and capability-building initiatives across the business while maintaining accurate records and reporting requirements. Requires a current National Police Clearance, Australian Driver's Licence, and willingness to travel to remote operational sites.
Required Qualifications
- A strong understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories and contemporary issues.
- Demonstrated experience in mentoring, coaching, employment services, community engagement, social support or a similar people-focused role.
- The ability to establish trust, build meaningful relationships and provide culturally responsive support.
- Experience engaging with Traditional Owners, Elders and community stakeholders in a respectful and authentic manner.
- Demonstrated confidence presenting, facilitating discussions and engaging with diverse audiences, from small groups to large forums and community events.
- The ability to work autonomously while managing multiple priorities.
- Sound administrative and computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience designing, coordinating and delivering projects from concept through to implementation, including stakeholder engagement, reporting and measuring outcomes.
- A current National Police Clearance (or willingness to obtain one).
- A current Australian Driver's Licence and willingness to travel to remote operational sites as required.
Desired Qualifications
- Qualifications in Human Resources, Community Services, Social Work, Business, Indigenous Studies or a related discipline.
- Experience working within mining, resources, facilities management or remote site environments.
- Experience supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment, retention or community development programs.
- Understanding of government, community and employment support services available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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