Cultural Mentor

About Us

Eastern Guruma is a Civil & Mining contractor providing earthworks, construction, plant & equipment and labour services to the mining, government, civil construction & facility management sectors. 100% owned by members of the traditional owner group, we are focused on engaging ethnicity & delivering diversity across our business and we would like you to join us on our journey.

• Description
• Responsibilities
• Assist in identifying, implementing and managing cultural, inclusion and diversity strategies as well as any other programs as required across the business.
• Assist with implementing and supporting buddy programs.
• Interface culture with client interactions at various sites, government premises and partner bodies / communities.
• Participate in cultural activities such as Naidoc, Nameless Festival and any other cultural, inclusion and diversity activities.
• Act as a Mentor and escalate cultural issues involving relevant stakeholders in decision making.
• Establish and foster positive and constructive relationships with Mentees.
• Review Cultural behaviour training, goals and objectives with Mentee.
• Serve as a role model, teacher, advisor and advocate.
• Skills and Experiences
• About you
• Certificate IV in Leadership and Mentoring or equivalent
• Passionate about supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
• Demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, organisations, histories, and the strengths and issues facing Indigenous people in Australia meeting their aspirations
• High level interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work and engage with Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander communities and staff
• Ability to coach, inspire, encourage and motivate others
• Ability to take direction and provide regular data entry, reporting and feedback as required
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, written and verbal
• Well-developed computer skills