We are excited to announce a new job opportunity within our organisation for the role of Specialist Indigenous Support Liaison (ISL).   Join our team to help shape the future at our WAIO Pilbara sites by taking a leading role in delivering a positive employee experience for the Indigenous workforce at BHP.  

 About Us 

At BHP, we aim to foster a culturally safe, respectful, and supportive environment for Indigenous employees that meets their workplace, social and cultural needs.

Our commitment to Traditional Owner groups and Indigenous communities goes beyond mere words, and the company continually strives to improve its practices and outcomes.

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people looking to start or continue their career in mining to Think Big with BHP. At BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential. Indigenous Peoples are critical partners and stakeholders in many of BHP operations both within Australia and around the world. Many of our operations are located on or near lands traditionally owned by or under the customary use of Indigenous Peoples and the long-term nature of our operations allows us to establish long lasting relationships with these Indigenous communities.

 

About the Role

 

The Specialist ISL works alongside Leaders to improve the experience of Indigenous-identified employees in WAIO, while also contributing to enhanced cultural safety and wellbeing across the workplace.  In this role, you will: 

Serve as a key point of contact for Indigenous employees, through the provision of personalised support and advice to improve employee experience.  Advocate for Indigenous perspectives and cultural capability.  Champion the application of the BHP Indigenous Cultural Safety Framework (ICSF) and support other Indigenous employee-focused initiatives aligned to the Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), and cultural safety and wellbeing broadly.   Work alongside leaders and employees on Indigenous social, cultural and recognition matters for site level activities.   Where Indigenous employee and/or site needs intersect with local communities, partner with Indigenous Engagement to facilitate any necessary engagement with Prescribed Bodies Corporate (PBCs), Traditional Owner corporations and local communities.

 

About You

You will have an overriding commitment to health, safety and the environment; You will be self-motivated and driven to succeed; You work well in a team, are a good communicator and have the ability to work autonomously; You enjoy work outdoors and are comfortable undertaking a range of activities in your day-to-day role; You have experience in the development and following of plans; It will be a role requirement that you have a current drivers licence; Experience in engaging with diverse stakeholders including diverse cultures and/or Indigenous peoples.  An understanding of and experience in the mining sector and BHP’s operating environment is recommended but not mandatory.  Previous experience in a similar role in case management, advocacy, community

 

At BHP, we recognise that we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and this position will only be open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants.

The filling of this position/these positions is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and s 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA). We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. In particular, BHP has a deep commitment to the traditional owners of the land upon which it operates.

In Western Australia this includes, but is not limited to, the Njamal, Kariyarra, Palyku, Banjima, Nyiyaparli, Ngarla, Ngarlawangga, Yinhawangka, Thalanyji, , Tjiwarl, Tarlpa peoples, together with the traditional owners of Kalgoorlie. Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our 2017 – 2021 Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).

For more information about our RAP, please visit here. These are full time positions. We are open to discussing flexible work arrangements that suit you - including varied roster arrangements, part-time or job share alternatives

 

About the Location

These roles will be based at our South Flank mine sites on an 8:6 FIFO roster from Perth. The outstanding facilities at the FIFO villages include; a fully equipped gym, swimming pool, netted cricket pitch, tennis and basketball court, beach volleyball court and recreation rooms including a pool table, darts, table tennis, TV and DVD player.  All rooms at the village have their own ensuite bathroom, television, refrigerator and air-conditioning.