Great People, Great Company, Great Future.
We’re a great Australian success story, having rapidly grown to be a major player in the global lithium market. Our Pilgangoora Project is one of the largest, hard-rock lithium operations in the world.
THE OPPORTUNITY:
Reporting to the Indigenous Relations Coordinator, the Indigenous Liaison Officer is responsible to provide support to Operations in establishing and maintaining positive relationships and values within the Indigenous community. It involves close collaboration with the Traditional Owners of the land, organising on-site cultural awareness training, heritage preservation and offering support to all on-site Indigenous employees.
This is a permanent position, with an 8/6 roster based at our Pilgangoora Operation.
Applicants must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, identify as such, and be recognised by the community, in accordance with Section 50(d).
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
General Liaison
- Ongoing liaison between PLS and Traditional Owners to maintain a connection with community.
- Supporting new Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander employees to settle in at Pilgangoora
- Development of collaborative and sustainable relationships between Pilbara Minerals and the Nyamal Community including neighbouring Traditional Owner stakeholders
- Attendance (as required) on behalf of the Company at all associated Community meetings and events.
- Serve as the on-site representative for NAIDOC/Reconciliation Week and facilitate onsite activities during these events.
- Facilitate/Coordinate ‘Welcome to Country’ ceremonies for new employees.
Site Heritage Activities
- Management and implementation of the Pilbara Minerals Nyamal Cultural Heritage Management Plan (CHMP)
- Facilitation and coordination of planned Heritage Clearance Surveys and heritage protection, including Cultural Monitoring activities as directed by the Indigenous Relations Coordinator.
- Assisting the Company in meeting its commitment to manage and protect culturally significant and valued environmental areas on or around Pilgan and Ngungaju operational locations.
- Facilitate visits to Pilgan and Ngungaju sites as required by Nyamal representatives seeking access for cultural and other Nyamal related activities.
Training
- Facilitating effective delivery of Cultural Awareness Training to all PLS employees.
- Attend and present at various training sessions, including Pre-site Safety Inspection (PSI), Plugging in to Pilgangoora, and Environmental/Heritage training.
- Provide employee mentoring and support to all Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Pilbara Minerals staff.
Administration and Logistics:
- Issue Heritage-related stop work orders when necessary.
- Coordinate transportation for Traditional Owners' pick up and drop off.
- Maintain Heritage site inspection Database in INX in Control.
- Manage internal Indigenous network communications.
ABOUT YOU:
- Current WA Driver’s license
- Aboriginality and a sound knowledge of Aboriginal heritage and culture.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Physical fitness to meet the demands of physical work.
- Desire to learn and develop in the role
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive Salary
- New Quarcash bonus based on lithium pricing, PLUS
- Annual incentive based on company performance, paid in cash or cash/share combination
- Career growth opportunities
- Great accommodation and recreational facilities
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Community Leave
- Take a front row seat in the sustainable energy transformation!
WHAT WE STAND FOR
- Great people
- Think, do, achieve
- Safety matters
- Quality products
- Valuing our partners
- Making a difference in the world
PROMOTING DIVERSITY
Pilbara Minerals recognises that talented people come from diverse backgrounds, who can contribute to our successes in different ways. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly recommend women and Australian indigenous people to apply.
OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS
As part of our recruitment process, we require a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screen and a National Police Clearance.
Short listing for this role will commence immediately.
We respectfully request agencies not to forward unsolicited resumes unless requested.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
Pilbara Minerals respectfully acknowledges the Nyamal and Kariyarra People of the Pilbara, and the Whadjuk Noongar People of the Perth region who are the traditional owners and first people of these lands. We would like to pay respect to the Elders past, present and emerging for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of the Nyamal, Kariyarra and Whadjuk Noongar Peoples.
If you are interested in learning more about Pilbara Minerals or registering for future opportunities, please visit our website www.pilbaraminerals.com.au
