Expression of Interest - Perth, Australia - Fortescue Metals Group
Description
Job no: 517578
Work type:
Full Time Fortescue Employee
Location:
Perth FFI, Perth
Categories:
External Affairs
EOI:
Native Title Advisor (Advisor / Senior Advisor / Specialist/ Principal)
WORK LOCATION
Perth
ROSTER
Monday to Friday
ABOUT THE ROLE
Fortescue is committed to delivering on our vision to create thriving communities as part of our broader social licence to operate.
To successfully develop its renewable energy projects in Australia, Fortescue will assist unlock opportunities for native title partners, including by adhering to - and maximising opportunities associated with - the Native Title Act and legislation related to protection of Aboriginal heritage.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (ALL ROLES):
- Collaborate effectively with project managers and multidisciplinary teams to understand project requirements.
- Identify and communicate native title and related approvals requirements to project teams, including implications for project timeframes including as informed by advice from the Manager.
- Review and analyse proposed native title and heritage agreements.
- Assist Communities and project teams in building and maintaining effective relationships with native title partners.
- Track obligations and commitments and maintain stakeholder engagement records.
- Provide highlevel support for leaders and teammates.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (ADDITIONAL FOR SPECIALIST AND PRINCIPAL):
- Review, draft and negotiate native title and heritage agreements.
- Assist the design of engagement strategies, and assist formal negotiations, to deliver tenure for the business and outcomes for native title partners.
- Mentor and provide guidance for less experienced teammates.
- Provide highlevel support for the Manager.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (ADDITIONAL FOR PRINCIPAL):
- Assist leadership and management of team members, with direct reports.
- Deputising for the Manager on an adhoc basis, as required.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Degree demonstrated by the applicant to be relevant.
- Understanding of the Native Title Act 1993 and Aboriginal Heritage Act 197
- Cultural competency in working with native title parties and Aboriginal corporations.
- High level verbal, visual and written communication, appropriate to audience.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fastpaced and dynamic environment with competing demands.
- Exceptional time and resource management to deliver positive outcomes.
- Ability to travel to regional locations, as required.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED (ADDITIONAL FOR PRINCIPAL):
- Law degree or social science degree and suitable experience in reviewing, drafting and negotiating agreements.
- Considerable applied understanding of the Native Title Act 1993 and its interaction with the Land Administration Act 1997 and Mining Act 1978 and Aboriginal Heritage Act 197
- Understanding of proposed changes to WA's heritage regime under the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2021.
Fortescue is deeply committed to providing a safe culture that builds respect, fosters inclusiveness, and values diversity. We celebrate individual strengths and team members from all backgrounds 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 across the world.
Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTIQ+ community, gender, neuro diverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics.
Applications close: 18 Jan 2023 W. Australia Standard Time
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