Sodexo

Indigenous Affairs Mentor & Community Liaison Officer | Mon - Fri | Balcatta Support Centre

Perth, Washington, AustraliaFull timePosted 2 days ago
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At Sodexo, we’re all about people. With over 400,000 team members globally and thousands across Australia, our strength lies in our values: Service Spirit, Team Spirit and Spirit of Progress. We believe every action we take makes a difference – not just to our business, but to the communities and environments we serve.Working with Sodexo means more than a job; it’s about belonging, purpose, and growth. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applicants from all walks of life to help us create a positive and lasting impact on individuals, society, and the planet.We offer a competitive salary, plenty of development opportunities, plus an outstanding benefits and recognition program to keep you motivated and supported. Indigenous Mentor Liaison OfficerAre you passionate about supporting and empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees to achieve their personal and professional goals?Sodexo is seeking a dedicated and culturally knowledgeable Indigenous Mentor Liaison Officer to join our Indigenous Affairs team. In this rewarding role, you will provide mentorship, advocacy and culturally safe support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees across our operations, helping them successfully navigate their employment journey and build long-term careers.As a trusted advisor and advocate, you will play a key role in strengthening employee engagement, wellbeing, retention and career progression while contributing to Sodexo's commitment to reconciliation and positive community outcomes.Key ResponsibilitiesBuild strong, trusted relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees through regular site visits, mentoring sessions and culturally safe "yarns."Provide individualised support, guidance and coaching to employees throughout their employment lifecycle.Assist employees with career development planning, goal setting and identifying pathways for growth and advancement.Connect employees with appropriate internal and external support services, including wellbeing, health and community resources.Collaborate with operational leaders, Human Resources, Learning & Development and other key stakeholders to deliver successful employment outcomes.Promote and support the delivery of Sodexo's Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) initiatives.Foster meaningful and respectful engagement with Traditional Owners, Elders and community organisations to support employment, training and community development opportunities.Deliver cultural awareness and capability-building initiatives to employees and leaders across the business.Maintain accurate records, case notes and reporting requirements while ensuring confidentiality and professional boundaries are upheld.About YouTo be successful in this role, you will bring:A strong understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories and contemporary issues.Demonstrated experience in mentoring, coaching, employment services, community engagement, social ...