Aboriginal Development Senior Coordinator

Fortescue • Perth, WA, AU • 23h ago

Our Opportunity

Work Location: Across all Fortescue Pilbara Operations

Roster: 4 days on 3 days off OR 8 days on 6 days off

The Senior Coordinator Aboriginal Development plays a critical operational role within the Fortescue People Team, with a primary focus on VTEC traineeship management, participant support, and coordination oversight.

Operating at an experienced coordinator level, this role ensures the effective day-to-day delivery of Aboriginal Development programs while supporting Coordinators to deliver culturally safe, consistent, and high-quality outcomes.

Working closely with Coordinators, operational leaders, training providers, and HR Business Partners, the Senior Coordinator provides hands-on guidance, problem-solving, and case management support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participants. The role is central to maintaining participant engagement, progression, and completion across VTEC and NTI pathways.

This position is ideal for a highly experienced Aboriginal Development practitioner with strong on-the-ground capability, practical program knowledge, and a passion for supporting First Nations people through employment and training pathways.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and oversee the day-to-day delivery of VTEC traineeships and NTI pathways, ensuring participant engagement, attendance, progression, and completion outcomes are met.
Provide mentoring, guidance, and operational support to Aboriginal Development Coordinators, assisting with case management, issue resolution, and consistent application of processes and standards.
Deliver culturally informed, wrap-around support to trainees and participants, addressing wellbeing, attendance, performance, and personal barriers impacting retention and success.
Work closely with site leaders, supervisors, training providers, and HR Business Partners to support participant integration, performance management, and culturally safe workplace practices.
Support the implementation of Aboriginal Development initiatives, identifying opportunities for process improvements and contributing to program enhancements based on participant and site feedback.
Maintain accurate participant records, reporting, and compliance requirements, supporting data collection for program outcomes and workforce metrics.

Qualifications and Experience

Extensive hands-on experience in Aboriginal Development, VTEC, traineeships, employment pathways, or workforce participation programs (experience essential).
Strong understanding of participant case management, coordinator-level program delivery, and on-site operational environments.
Demonstrated ability to support and mentor Coordinators in complex, fast-paced operational settings.
High cultural competency with a demonstrated commitment to culturally safe practices and First Nations empowerment.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust with participants, families, and stakeholders.
Ability to work autonomously across remote or FIFO environments.
Relevant qualifications in HR, Community Development, Training & Assessment, Aboriginal Affairs or similar are desirable, but not essential where demonstrated experience exists.

About Us

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Our Commitment

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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