Aboriginal Participation Coordinator

Fulton Hogan Ltd; Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Health insurance discounts

Retail discounts

Purchase Leave Policy

Job summary

Fulton Hogan is an Australian infrastructure leader focused on reconciliation, Aboriginal participation and community partnerships across the region. This Indigenous identified position supports the RAP, helps connect Aboriginal businesses to opportunities, and strengthens engagement with First Nations communities.

We value safety, collaboration, and opportunities for training, mentoring and career progression within a broad portfolio of projects across Australia, New Zealand and the South

Job description

Life at Fulton Hogan

Life at Fulton Hogan is about making the most of opportunities, taking responsibility, and making it happen. We appreciate our peoples’ courage, curiosity and unique perspectives, and look to collaborate as much as possible to explore safer, smarter and more efficient ways of working in this rapidly changing world. We don’t stand still – there are always opportunities to do more and do better. Keen to progress your career? Take full advantage of our tailored training, leadership, and mentoring programs; or leverage our partnerships with industry association such as Engineers Australia, Chartered Accountants, CPA Australia, Infrastructure Sustainability Council, The National Association of Women in Construction, plus many more. Looking to enhance your wellbeing? We will encourage you to explore flexible working arrangements where possible.

We offer great benefits, including corporate health and fitness programs, health insurance discounts, personal banking support, a range of retailer discounts, up to 18 weeks paid primary carers parental leave and up to 10 days paid secondary carers leave, access to our Employee Assistance Program (including your immediate family), and the option to take more time for yourself throughout the year with our Purchase Leave Policy.

What’s on offer?

• Support all commitments within Fulton Hogan’s Reconciliation Action Plan
• Collaborate with our national team and drive national initiatives throughout the region
• Develop and manage an overall regional strategy for Aboriginal Participation
• Support and deliver Aboriginal Participation Plans and Performance Requirements for all contracts in the region
• Meet, liaise and support Aboriginal businesses to encourage them to join Fulton Hogan’s panel of preferred suppliers/subcontractors
• Assist Aboriginal businesses to join the Aboriginal Business Directory Western Australia
• Deliver Our Community / Our Culture toolbox talks within the region
• Support Aboriginal job seekers with applications and oversee the recruitment and selection process
• Mentoring and supporting our Aboriginal employees

This role is an Indigenous identified position and advertised as per Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984.

How you’ll connect to the role?

• A commitment to working safely
• Strong Work Ethic, Reliability and Attitude, Passion and Energy for your work is a must
• A strong knowledge of Aboriginal culture and previous experience in liaising with Aboriginal Persons or Businesses
• Knowledge and understanding of Employment Services and VTECs
• Strong relationships within Aboriginal Communities and critical stakeholders
• Experience in adult knowledge transfer
• Flexibility to work away from home with frequent travel required

Benefits

• Excellent compensation structure in place to attract the industry’s best
• Must complete a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screen and obtain police clearance

We are committed to reconciliation and building and nurturing respectful relationships with First Nations peoples. Through our First Nations Engagement Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), we aim to promote opportunities, cultural understanding and partnerships that celebrate and acknowledge the contributions of Indigenous communities.

About us

For over 90 years, Fulton Hogan has been delivering high-quality infrastructure to improve the lives of people every day. Our 10,000+ team works in every kind of weather and environment, creating, connecting, and caring for communities across Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. We are driven by fresh ideas and opportunities. We aim to do more and do better – for our people, our communities and the countries that we work in. As an employer, we know this relationship is a two-way street. We’re always looking for people who are passionate about the work they do.

We share the same set of values that keep us REAL. Respect, Energy and Effort, Attitude and Leadership encapsulate what we stand for at Fulton Hogan and encourage us to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where we listen to, care for, celebrate, and respect everyone.