Principal - Aboriginal Development

1 week ago


Perth, Western Australia fmgl Full time
Our Opportunity

Location: Iron Bridge - Fortescue Iron Bridge is located on the traditional lands of the Nyamal people. 

Roster: 4D 3R FIFO ex Perth 

We are seeking a Principal – Aboriginal Development professional to help shape, influence and drive our strategic approach to workforce participation, engagement, and cultural safety. 

Reporting to the Manager People and Culture, this role provides strategic input into the First Nations workforce development strategy, provides the strategic framework and SME to the Aboriginal Development team, and partners closely with operational leaders to ensure meaningful outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees, communities, and the broader organisation

Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement the Aboriginal and Torres Strait retention strategies for the operational area.Work closely with Traditional owners on projects specific to the project strategy.Provide collaborative SME leadership and direction to the Aboriginal Development team, fostering a positive and high-performing culture.Analyse workforce data to inform decision-making and support improved engagement and retention outcomes.Build strong relationships with operational leaders to influence culturally safe and inclusive practices.Work closely with the People team to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees.Partner with Recruitment to identify and remove barriers to Aboriginal employment pathways and ensure smooth transitions for VTEC trainees into operations.Oversee and support initiatives that promote cultural recognition and safety, including NAIDOC Week, Mabo Day and Reconciliation Week activities. Qualifications and Experience
Tertiary qualification (or progress toward) in Community, Aboriginal Studies, Human Resources or related field (desirable).5+ years leadership experience with demonstrated ability to guide and support a team.Proven capability in building internal and external partnerships, including working with senior stakeholders and Traditional Custodian groups.Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.High-level data analysis skills to support evidence-based decision-making.Strong SME experience working with or supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait people and communities, with a passion for empowerment and meaningful engagement. 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.

 

Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub. 

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.




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