(Indigenous Only) Principal Indigenous Support Liaison West | Perth

About BHP 

At BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential. With a global portfolio of operations, we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with extraordinary career opportunities. Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives, and where the capability of our people is key to our success.

Come and be a part of this success.

We are excited to announce a new job opportunity within our organisation for the role of Principal Indigenous Support Liaison (ISL). Join our team to help shape the future of Minerals Australia 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. By working closely with Traditional Owner groups and Indigenous peoples, and respecting their rights and cultures, BHP aims to create a positive and lasting change. 

About this Role 

The Principal ISL West role will assist with the design and delivery of Asset and site based Indigenous workforce initiatives, by sourcing appropriate support and learning mechanisms related to Indigenous matters at an asset level to enhance the overall success of the ISL program. 

In this role, you will: 

• Work with Talent & Performance to identify and deploy appropriate support mechanisms at an Asset level for Indigenous employees, while supporting ISL team members to execute appropriate mechanisms at the site and function level. 
• Support ISL team members and assist with complex case management loads and escalated concerns requiring additional cultural and/or policy expertise. 
• Align site KPIs and metrics to Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) in order to identify opportunities for initiatives, related to progress while ensuring compliance and reporting of Indigenous workforce at both Asset and site levels. 
• Work with Indigenous Engagement team to understand relationship requirements with Prescribed Bodies Corporate (PBCs), Traditional Owner corporations and local communities to support site-level engagement with these groups. 
• Play a lead role in the ISL community of practice across Minerals Australia.   

Qualifications & Skills to be successful in this role: 

• Proven ability to plan and deliver initiatives and culturally sensitive communications, preferably for Indigenous groups. 
• Proven ability to lead teams for high performance, ensuring inclusivity while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information. 
• Previous experience in a similar role in case management, advocacy, community is recommended but not mandatory. 
• Relevant vocational, TAFE or University qualification(s) (e.g. HR/ER, healthcare, community development) is recommended but not mandatory. 
• Understanding of and experience in the mining sector and BHP’s operating environment is recommended but not mandatory. 

Location

This role is based in Perth on a Monday – Friday basis.  Travel to our various sites on occasion may be required.

How to Apply

Please apply before 16 September 2024

About Our Process 

At BHP, we are committed to employing individuals who align with the BHP Charter Values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks. 

If you are already employed directly by BHP, please log in using your BHP email address or apply via our internal jobs portal. 

Supporting a Diverse Workforce    

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 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).  

In Western Australia, BHP has a deep commitment to the traditional owners of the land upon which it operates. We strongly encourage applications from Njamal, Kariyarra, Palyku, Banjima, Nyiyaparli, Ngarla, Ngarlawangga, Yinhawangka people, other traditional owners and Indigenous Australians.

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.