Senior Indigenous Inclusion & Capability Specialist

Gold Fields; Southwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in Ontario is seeking a Senior Specialist – Indigenous Inclusion and Capability. In this role, you will lead initiatives focusing on Indigenous inclusion, fostering cultural awareness, and creating employment pathways within the organization. The ideal candidate has strong connections to Indigenous communities and experience in community engagement. This position includes a hybrid work model and various benefits aimed at supporting a diverse workforce.

Benefits

Life-Friendly Roster – 9-day fortnight

Cultural and Family Leave

Flexible Work Options

Financial Support

Supportive Team Culture

Qualifications

• Experience in inclusion, capability building, or employee engagement.
• Cultural knowledge or lived experience that builds trust.
• Experience working in mining, community engagement, or inclusion-focused roles.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver programs that attract and support Indigenous talent.
• Facilitate training and embed Indigenous perspectives into policies.
• Work closely with teams to embed inclusion into practices.
• Create opportunities for Indigenous employees in leadership.
• Monitor outcomes and ensure alignment with compliance obligations.

Skills

Experience developing and delivering programs

Strong connections to Indigenous communities

Practical experience in mining or community engagement

Ability to connect and build relationships

Commitment to empowering Indigenous voices

Education

Formal qualifications in Indigenous Studies or Social Sciences

Job description

Overview

Gold Fields is on a journey of growth and transformation. We’re strengthening how we work together—building trust, accountability, and excellence across our sites and teams.

We’re proud to offer an opportunity for a passionate and experienced Senior Specialist – Indigenous Inclusion and Capability to join our People, Culture & Organisational Capability team. This role is central to our commitment to creating meaningful pathways for Indigenous employment, leadership, and cultural inclusion across our Australian operations.

Why Gold Fields?

At Gold Fields, we believe our workplace should reflect the communities we work in. We’re committed to walking alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to build a future that is inclusive, respectful, and empowering.

This role offers the chance to make a real difference—supporting Indigenous voices, strengthening cultural knowledge, and helping shape a workplace where everyone belongs.

What we offer

• Life-Friendly Roster– 9-day fortnight to support balance and wellbeing
• Cultural and Family Leave– 1 week paid + 1 week unpaid cultural leave, 5 weeks annual leave, 18 weeks parental leave, and long service leave after 5 years
• Flexible Work Options– Hybrid arrangements to suit your lifestyle
• Financial Support– Up to $6,000 Private Health Insurance Allowance, Annual Bonus and Long-Term Incentive Scheme
• Supportive Team Culture– Work with a global network of People professionals who value learning, sharing, and growing together

Your Role and Impact

In this role, you’ll lead initiatives that support Indigenous inclusion and capability across Gold Fields in Australia. You’ll work closely with our people and partner with our Community teams to connect with Traditional Owners and local communities—creating culturally safe spaces and meaningful employment pathways.

Key responsibilities

• Lead Indigenous Inclusion Strategies– Design and deliver programs that attract, retain, and support Indigenous talent
• Promote Cultural Awareness– Facilitate training and embed Indigenous perspectives into policies and practices
• Partner Across the Business– Work closely with internal teams and leaders to embed inclusion into everyday practices
• Support Leadership Development– Create opportunities for Indigenous employees to grow into leadership roles
• Track Progress and Ensure Compliance– Monitor outcomes and ensure alignment with legal, cultural, and native title obligations

What You’ll Bring

• Experience developing and delivering programs that create real impact, especially in inclusion, capability building, or employee engagement.
• Strong connections to Indigenous communities, cultural knowledge, or lived experience that informs your approach and builds trust.
• Practical experience working in mining, community engagement, or inclusion-focused roles.
• A strong ability to connect, build relationships, and foster respect.
• A genuine commitment to creating spaces where Indigenous voices are heard, valued, and empowered.
• Formal qualifications in Indigenous Studies, Social Sciences, Human Resources, or related fields are valued but not essential.

Ready to Make a Difference?

We invite you to apply and be part of a team that values culture, capability, and community.

Apply at: https://careers.goldfields.com/Australia

Gold Fields is committed to building an inclusive workforce. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, and candidates from culturally diverse backgrounds.