(Indigenous Only) Superintendent Indigenous Support Liaison | Operations Services | Mackay

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 Superintendent Indigenous Support Liaison (ISL). Join our team to help shape the future at Operations Services 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 Operations Services

BHP Operations Services delivers industry leading mining services across BHP operations Australia-wide with specialist capabilities in load and haul, fixed plant maintenance and mobile maintenance. BHP Operations Services has a strong focus on people capability and culture. Our people are our greatest asset and are at the centre of everything that we do. We focus on high performance safety and productivity through our people. With world-class training that is unmatched in the industry and the opportunity to advance your career across locations and commodities, join the team and make your place in BHP.

About this Role 

The Superintendent ISL OS 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 across Australia for OS Indigenous employees, while supporting the 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 OS 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 across OS.   
• Work with Indigenous Engagement team to understand relationship requirements and facilitate engagement 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: 

• Ability to plan and deliver initiatives and culturally sensitive communications, preferably for Indigenous groups. 
• 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 will be based in Mackay on a Monday – Friday basis.  Travel will be required to our regional sites as 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 an Equal Opportunity employer and 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 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld).

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. 

BHP acknowledge that we operate on the traditional lands of Barada Barna, Gaangalu, Yuwi, Widi, Wonnarua people. We recognise the traditional rights to maintain the cultures, identities, traditions, and customs on their country, and strongly encourage their job seekers to apply.