Senior Advisor - Indigenous Relations

About the role

Glencore's Mount Isa Mines Operations (MIM) employs over 2,000 people and produces zinc, copper, lead and silver through its George Fisher Mine, concentrators, smelters and processing infrastructure. The Senior Advisor - Indigenous Engagement provides specialist advice and coordinates site-level Indigenous Relations activities across Mount Isa Mines, building working relationships that support the site's Local Social Performance Delivery. The role also coordinates cultural heritage activities, supports Indigenous participation and capability initiatives, and works with stakeholders to strengthen employment, procurement and engagement outcomes. Candidates are expected to be open to living in the Mt Isa region.

Key responsibilities

• Provide specialist advice and coordinate site-level Indigenous Relations activities across Mount Isa Mines
• Build well-managed working relationships that support the site's Local Social Performance Delivery
• Coordinate site-level cultural heritage activities
• Support Indigenous participation and capability initiatives
• Work with stakeholders to strengthen employment, procurement and engagement outcomes

Required profile

• Substantial experience working with Traditional Owner groups and Indigenous communities, ideally in a resources or land-use context
• Experience supporting Indigenous procurement or capacity-building initiatives
• Ability to build trust and maintain long-term relationships with Indigenous stakeholders and organisations
• Openness to relocating to the Mt Isa region

Required skills

• Strong working knowledge of cultural heritage legislation and survey processes in Queensland
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and cultural competency skills
• Ability to manage sensitive and complex stakeholder matters with discretion and cultural sensitivity
• Organisational skills to coordinate multi-party programs such as cultural heritage surveys
• Understanding of risk management principles as applied to social performance and cultural heritage

What we offer

• An attractive salary package
• Full relocation support to Mount Isa

Applications are made through SEEK or LinkedIn, where a Stellar Recruitment representative will contact candidates. Those unable to relocate can state this in their application.