Senior - Indigenous Relations Advisor

Glencore Australia; Mount Isa City; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Glencore Australia invites applications for a Senior – Indigenous Engagement Advisor in Mount Isa, Queensland. The role focuses on Indigenous relations, cultural heritage coordination, and community engagement across Mount Isa Mines.

You will work with Traditional Owner groups, support procurement initiatives, and build trusted relationships with diverse stakeholders to improve social outcomes and local capability. Relocation assistance is provided for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience working with Traditional Owner groups and Indigenous communities.
• Strong knowledge of cultural heritage legislation and processes.
• Ability to build trust and maintain long-term relationships with Indigenous stakeholders.
• Experience supporting Indigenous procurement or capability initiatives.
• Excellent interpersonal and cultural competency skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate site-level Indigenous Relations activities across Mount Isa Mines.
• Lead cultural heritage initiatives and strengthen employment and procurement outcomes.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders and communities.

Skills

Indigenous relations

Stakeholder engagement

Cultural heritage

Risk management

Communication

Job description

Senior - Indigenous Engagement Advisor

Health, Safety, Environment & Community (HSEC), Community

Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia

Ref. No. 102031

Mount Isa Mines has an opportunity for a Senior – Indigenous Employment Advisor to join our team.

About The Company

Glencore is one of the world’s largest globally diversified natural resource companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities. Our operations comprise of around 150 mining, metallurgical and oil production assets. Our purpose is to responsibly source the commodities that advance everyday life. Employing 135,000 people globally, people are at the heart of our business, and we aim to attract employees who strive to be leaders in their field. To you, that means more opportunities to grow your career, grow your experiences, and grow your network of colleagues, mentors and even lifelong friends. All whilst making your mark on the future.

Mount Isa Mines

Glencore’s Mount Isa Mines (MIM) are a significant contributor to the Mount Isa and Northern region of Queensland. Employing over 2000 people the operations include George Fisher Mine, concentrators, smelters, and associated processing infrastructure producing multiple commodities inclusive of Zinc, Copper, Lead and Silver.

About The Role

The Senior - Indigenous Engagement Advisor provides specialist advice and coordinates site-level Indigenous Relations activities across MIM, building well-managed working relationships that support the site's Local Social Performance Delivery.

The role coordinates site-level cultural heritage activities, supports Indigenous participation and capability initiatives, and works with relevant stakeholders to strengthen employment, procurement and engagement outcomes

To be effective in the position you will need to build relationships across a wide range of stakeholders both internal and external and be active in the community hence we are ideally seeking a candidate who is open to considering a move to the Mount Isa region.

Experience required:

• Substantial experience working with Traditional Owner groups and Indigenous communities, ideally in a resources or land-use context
• Strong working knowledge of cultural heritage legislation and survey processes in Queensland
• Demonstrated ability to build trust and maintain long-term relationships with Indigenous stakeholders and organisations
• Experience supporting Indigenous procurement or capacity-building initiatives
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and cultural competency skills
• Ability to manage sensitive and complex stakeholder matters with discretion and cultural sensitivity
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to coordinate multi-party programs such as cultural heritage surveys
• Sound understanding of risk management principles as applied to social performance and cultural heritage
• Commitment to Glencore's values and to genuine, respectful engagement with Indigenous communities

An attractive salary package and full relocation support to Mount Isa would be provided to the successful candidate.

For further information, please contact: Harry Nevard, Manager - HSEC on 0456 981 532

Applications Close: 8:00am Monday 16 November 2026