Indigenous Affairs Mentor and Community Liaison Officer | Mon - Fri | Balca at Sodexo Canada Ltd

, Western Australia, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Understanding Of Australian Indigenous Cultures, Mentoring, Career Support, Psycho-Social Services, Building Trust, Creating Safe Spaces, Maintaining Professional Boundaries, Engagement With Traditional Owners, Communication Skills, Cultural Training Skills, Computer Literacy, Administrative Confidence

Industry

Facilities Services

Description

Company Description 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. Job Description Are you passionate about empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities through mentorship, cultural support and career development? Sodexo is looking for an inspiring and culturally grounded individual to join our team as an Indigenous Mentor Liaison Officer. As an Indigenous Mentor Liaison Officer, you’ll be the heart of our Indigenous employee support initiatives. This is more than a job—it’s a meaningful role where you’ll walk alongside our Indigenous team members, offering cultural guidance, emotional support, and career development. Your role will include: Facilitating regular “yarns” and mentor visits with Indigenous employees on site Supporting individual career plans and connecting team members to external services Promoting Sodexo’s Reconciliation Action Plan and engaging with Traditional Owners and Elders Providing cultural awareness training to non-Indigenous staff Working closely with National Indigenous Affairs Manager, HR, Learning & Development, to empower and provide your mentees with the tools and resources they need to succeed. You will closely with the Traditional Owners to deliver meaningful and authentic engagement to drive employment, training, and community development initiatives You’ll bring: A strong understanding of Australian Indigenous cultures and communities Experience offering mentoring, career support, or psycho-social services The ability to build trust, create safe spaces, and maintain professional boundaries Experience and knowledge of meaningful engagement with Traditional Owners Strong communication and cultural training skills Computer literacy and administrative confidence A current Police Clearance Preferred but not essential: Qualifications or study in Human Resources, Business, or Indigenous Cultural Studies Experience in mining, remote site catering, or facilities management Additional Information How to apply? If you are interested in joining the Sodexo team and you meet the minimum criteria above, please apply with your resume detailing relevant employment history and availability. One of our friendly recruiters will contact shortlisted candidates for a phone interview, this is your opportunity to ask any questions you may have! What are you waiting for, submit your application today, so that you can become part of the Sodexo family!

Responsibilities

You will facilitate regular 'yarns' and mentor visits with Indigenous employees, supporting their career plans and connecting them to external services. Additionally, you will promote Sodexo’s Reconciliation Action Plan and engage with Traditional Owners and Elders.