Aboriginal Development Coordinators - Senior & Advisor Level

Our Opportunity

Location:  Fortescue’s Pilbara Operations

Roster: 4D3R or 8D6R FIFO ex Perth

Be part of driving the growth, sustainability, and cultural strength of Fortescue’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce.

We’re seeking passionate and experienced Aboriginal Development Coordinators & Senior Aboriginal Development Coordinators to join our Fortescue People Team. Operating at a People Advisor/Senior People Advisor level, you’ll work closely with senior leaders, HR Business Partners, and operational teams to design and deliver initiatives that attract, retain, and develop Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander talent. You’ll provide culturally informed case management guidance, lead workforce development strategies, and ensure our initiatives align with Fortescue’s values and strategic goals.

This role is instrumental in creating culturally safe workplaces, embedding Indigenous perspectives into our people strategies, and driving development opportunities and organisational capability through key programs such as the Vocational Training and Employment Centre (VTEC), New to Industry (NTI) pathways, and other flagship initiatives.

If you’re passionate about building sustainable career pathways, strengthening cultural connection, and making a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Workforce Development: lead the design and delivery of targeted recruitment, retention, and professional development strategies for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees, ensuring alignment with Fortescue’s long-term workforce goals
• Case Management & Retention: deliver person-centred, wrap-around case management for VTEC and NTI participants, focusing on psychosocial wellbeing, employment stability, and development planning. Monitor progress and intervene early to mitigate risks of disengagement or turnover
• Program Leadership: oversee and enhance the implementation of high-impact Indigenous development programs, driving continuous improvement and scaling best practices across sites and departments
• Stakeholder Engagement: build and nurture trusted relationships with Traditional Owner groups, community leaders, operational teams, and HR Business Partners to champion Indigenous inclusion and cultural safety across the organisation
• Culturally Informed Case Management: provide advanced, wrap-around support to VTEC and NTI participants, addressing psychosocial wellbeing, career progression, and retention challenges with cultural sensitivity and empathy
• Organisational Development & Inclusion: collaborate with senior leadership to embed Indigenous perspectives into policy, leadership development, and workplace culture initiatives, addressing systemic barriers and fostering cultural competence
• Data, Reporting & Insights: maintain robust data systems to track program outcomes and workforce metrics, leveraging insights to inform strategic decisions and enhance Aboriginal Development efforts

Qualifications and Experience

• Extensive experience (5+ years) in Aboriginal Workforce Cevelopment, Community Engagement, Human Resources/People & Culture  or related fields, ideally within the resources or mining sector
• Relevant qualifications  in Human Resources, Aboriginal Affairs, Community Development, or equivalent demonstrated experience essential
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including project management, program design, and cross-functional collaboration
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and stakeholders to embed cultural inclusion and empowerment strategies
• High cultural competency and a demonstrated commitment to First Nations self-determination and empowerment
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with a track record of building effective relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and employees
• Ability to work autonomously in remote or fly-in-fly-out (FIFO) environments, balancing operational priorities with strategic initiatives

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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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.