Address- 12-month maximum term contract.
- Industry leading salary and attractive employee benefits.
- Key role to progress Fremantle Ports reconciliation journey.
About the Role
Reporting to the Manager, Government Relations and Public Policies this role is responsible for coordinating the progression and delivery of reconciliation initiatives within Fremantle Ports’ Reconciliation Action Plan. The role will also assist in increasing the organisation’s understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and histories and taking a lead role to establish and maintain relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
The Indigenous Relations Officer role is available to candidates interested in either Part-Time or Full-Time hours.
Key duties include:
- Coordinates the progression and delivery of initiatives in the Reconciliation Action Plan.
- Drive the successful adoption of RAP initiatives using effective change management processes.
- Establish and strengthen mutually beneficial relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders and like-minded organisations on matters relating to the organisation’s RAP.
- Work closely with internal (such as People & Culture and Procurement) and external stakeholders to deliver initiatives that increase economic participation, training, employment opportunities and retention.
- Provide advice and reports to the executive and management teams and Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group (RAPWG) on the progress of initiatives.
Skills and Experience
- Proven track record of developing and successfully implementing reconciliation initiatives within organisations.
- Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and businesses growing cultural knowledge and capabilities within organisations.
- Understanding of the social and economic issues impacting Noongar people and communities in WA.
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills including report writing and ability to write business cases.
- Developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to work cooperatively with others at all levels and to operate on a consultative basis.
About Us
Fremantle Ports is a government trading enterprise with proven commercial success and a highly regarded reputation with its partners, the community, and other stakeholders. The Port of Fremantle is a vital transport hub, supporting Western Australia's economic growth by facilitating more than $40 billion of trade in 2022/23. Fremantle Ports acts as both a landlord, and the operator of its own import and export facilities in Kwinana.
At Fremantle Ports, we are proud to have a clear set of four values that set expectations about how we will behave: collaboration, accountability, respect and excellence. These are brought together and further supported under the acronym of CARE.
Benefits
Fremantle Ports can offer attractive employee benefits including free onsite parking, 22 days annual leave per annum, flexible working arrangements, onsite gymnasium, active social club and access to health and wellness programs.
Location: Fremantle & Kwinana, WA
To Apply
Please note these positions are pursuant of Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, the occupant of this position must be of Australian Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander descent.
If you think you have the right skills and experience for this position, please click ‘Apply Now.’ Further information is detailed in the job description. For specific queries, please send the People & Culture Team an email via ***************@fremantleports.com.au - applications sent direct to this email address will not be accepted.
Closing Date: Wednesday 22nd May 2024 - 5:00pm AWST.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
FREMANTLE PORTS IS COMMITTED TO THE PRINCIPLES OF EMPLOYMENT EQUITY AND DIVERSITY AND ENCOURAGES PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, ABILITIES AND GENDERS TO APPLY.
