Aboriginal Employment Advisor

MinRes can offer you!

• Make a difference and play a key role in connecting and supporting our team on site
• We invest in your career, with a focus on leadership, upskilling, training and development programs
• Live Your Best Life!  Our benefits offer you access to deals, support and discounts to help you unlock the important things in Life – Health, Family, Recreation and Your Future with MinRes

The Opportunity

As the Aboriginal Employment Advisor, you will provide hands‑on, culturally appropriate support, coordinate site-based initiatives, and play a key role in implementing our Aboriginal Employment Strategy. This role ensures sustainable growth in Aboriginal employment and uplifts cultural capability within the organisation, enabling our teams to build stronger connections and understanding of Aboriginal culture.

Reporting to the Principal - Aboriginal Employment, this position will be Site based on a 4D3X roster. You will be dedicated to one of MinRes’s key sites, building strong relationships with the team and key stakeholders on site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive Aboriginal employee retention through wrap‑around, culturally appropriate support and case management
• Provide day‑to‑day, on‑the‑ground assistance to Aboriginal employees, People team, and site leaders, escalating issues when necessary
• Coordinate and grow the site‑based Aboriginal Employee Network
• Identify and address health and wellbeing barriers, connecting employees with internal resources
• Support the delivery of the Aboriginal Employment Strategy at site to grow employment, retention, and development opportunities for Aboriginal employees
• Provide feedback on the effectiveness of programs and initiatives, making recommendations for improvement
• Build and strengthen cultural capability among site leaders and the wider workforce
• Ensure Aboriginal cultural observances are celebrated and acknowledged at site
• Maintain accurate records and documentation to support program delivery and continuous improvement

What is Required:

• Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in workforce development, health, or people-related fields
• Strong understanding of Aboriginal culture, cultural safety, and culturally appropriate engagement practices
• Proven ability to support personal wellbeing, professional development, and behaviour change
• Current C‑Class Driver’s Licence and a Mental Health First Aid Training (Highly regarded)
• Strong communication skills with ability to influence, manage conflict, and facilitate difficult conversations
• Respectful, adaptable and empathetic approach to interactions
• Commitment to fostering diversity, inclusion and cultural awareness across the workforce

About Mineral Resources

MinRes is a leading diversified resources company with extensive operations in lithium, iron ore, energy and mining services across Western Australia. With a focus on people and innovation, MinRes has become one of the ASX’s best-performing companies since listing in 2006.

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