First Nations People & Pathways Coordinator

Our Opportunity

Work location: Fortescue’s Hedland Operations are located on the traditional lands of the Kariyarra people

Roster: 4D/3R – Residential or FIFO

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join the FN People & Pathways Team, Pilbara HUB. The successful candidate will contribute to the sustainable development of Fortescue's Vocational Training and Employment Centre (VTEC) program, while providing a culturally safe working environment. 

Reporting to the FN People & Pathways Superintendent, the FN PP Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day delivery of Fortescue’s FN People & Pathways VTEC program that connects local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with employment opportunities across Fortescue’s Pilbara Operations. The program delivers classroom-based and in-the-field training and experiences to participants during the program, which is supported by the introduction and delivery of community-based support services and information for participants, and their families throughout the program.

The role will require the skill and knowledge to facilitate access to, and maintain strong relationships with a range of training, employment, community, and health services in the Pilbara, Kimberly and Perth regions.

Key Responsibilities

• Continued commitment to improving and maintaining the team's credibility.
• Contribution to the ongoing development and delivery of a quality and effective pre-employment training program. 
• Develop and deliver quality initiatives that produce real outcomes for Aboriginal employees.
• Collaboratively work with Site Teams to deliver effective programs across the operations. 
• Effectively engaging with Community members to provide support in addressing barriers to employment. 
• Develop effective strategies to improve Aboriginal workforce resilience and reliability.
• Deliver effective coaching and workforce development to all levels of the business.
• Develop & maintain strong relationship with internal & external stakeholders.
• The ability to undertake site travel on a regular basis.
• Continued commitment to improving the effectiveness of our First Nations People & Pathways VTEC Pre-Employment Training Program.

Qualifications and Experience

• Demonstrated commitment to Safety, and a strong understanding of Fortescue’s Life Saving Choices.
• Qualifications in Business, Training or Community Management – desirable.
• WA Class C Driver's Licence - prerequisite.
• Demonstrated leadership capability and ability to work autonomously. 
• Demonstrated experience in program management or business administration within community development or other relevant field
• Ability to develop and coordinate health, social and emotional wellbeing, family support and / or training programs
• Experience in working with vulnerable Aboriginal people
• Certificate IV Training and Education (required or attainable)
• Strongly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate with influence, mange conflict, and facilitate difficult conversations in a professional, culturally appropriate and respectful manner
• Comprehensive knowledge of Aboriginal issues and barriers that effect persons seeking and sustaining employment.

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.