Aboriginal Development VTEC Coordinator

Fortescue has an exciting future ahead. As well as producing over 180 million tonnes of iron ore per year, we’re diversifying our business to become an integrated global green energy and resources company.

Aboriginal Development VTEC Coordinator

Work Location: Port Hedland

Roster: 4D/3R - Residential

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join the Hedland VTEC Operations Team. 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 VTEC Operations Superintendent, the AD VTEC Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day delivery of Fortescue’s 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 region.

Key responsibilities include:

• 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.
• Maintain clear and concise records.
• Develop & maintain strong relationship with internal & external stakeholders.
• Schedule daily work activities.
• The ability to undertake site travel on a regular basis.
• Continued commitment to improving the effectiveness of our Aboriginal Development VTEC Pre-Employment Training Program.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Qualifications in Business, Training or Community Management – desirable.
• WA Class C Driver's License - prerequisite.
• 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 case management
• 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.

Fortescue is deeply committed to providing a safe culture that builds respect, fosters inclusiveness, and values diversity. We celebrate individual strengths and team members from all backgrounds 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 across the world. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTIQ+ 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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Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified

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