The Client IronMerge People is proud to be partnering with a leading workforce accommodation provider that supports people who live and work away from home across Australia.
With 40+ years of experience, The Client operates a substantial national footprint—approximately 10,000 rooms across 12 villages in Queensland, New South Wales and Western Australia, and manages a further ~16,500 rooms in client-owned properties across remote regions of Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland.
Our Client is committed to building sustainable partnerships and creating inclusive opportunities in every community where they operate. Through active engagement with Traditional Owners and First Nations businesses, they focus on relationships that respect cultural heritage and deliver meaningful, long-term outcomes. They are a safe, welcoming workplace and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
The Role IronMerge People is recruiting an Indigenous Mentor on behalf of our client. Reporting to the Manager of Workforce Planning, this role plays a pivotal part in supporting frontline First Nations employees on site, strengthening cultural understanding, and ensuring open, effective communication between teams. You’ll be a trusted, visible presence—supporting day-to-day employee needs, contributing to culturally safe workplaces, and helping deliver reconciliation and diversity commitments in a practical way.
About The Role
Support the organisation’s commitment to Indigenous reconciliation and diversity across site operations.
Act as the first point of contact for First Nations employees on site, supporting enquiries and day-to-day guidance.
Support the SEED Cohorts program in conjunction with IronMerge (Specialist Indigenous Supplier), including delivering Cultural Awareness training on site when required.
Support Assessment Day workshops in partnership with Talent Acquisition.
Provide cultural guidance to leaders and teams on protocols, sensitivities, and best-practice engagement.
Complete internal monthly activity reporting, and contribute input to client reporting under the direction of the Workforce Planning Manager.
Attend community events and local networking opportunities to strengthen relationships and connection.
This position will require some travel to remote or regional communities when necessary.
A current valid driver’s licence is required.
About You Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification for this position and is authorised under section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA). To apply, you must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, identify as such, and be recognised by the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community.
Proven experience in a similar mentoring, engagement, liaison, or community-facing role.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work confidently with diverse stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to deliver culturally appropriate support, programs, and/or initiatives in a workplace setting.
Solid organisational skills, including the discipline to maintain reporting requirements and coordinate across teams.
Practical understanding of cultural protocols, current issues, and what culturally safe engagement looks like day-to-day.
A genuine commitment to reconciliation and building respectful, culturally safe workplaces.
About Us IronMerge People is Australia’s leading, majority Indigenous owned labour and recruitment provider. We are committed to delivering exceptional service and finding the best solutions for our clients and candidates. With a deep understanding of the industries we serve and regions we operate in, our experienced team is dedicated to matching top talent with rewarding careers. Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
