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1 POSITION DESCRIPTION MENTOR & LIAISON OFFICER # Mentor & Liaison Officer Page 1 of 5

2 POSITION DESCRIPTION MENTOR & LIAISON OFFICER Position Number 1446 Position Status Full Time Position Supervisor Indigenous Affairs Advisor Department People, Community & Sustainability Job Purpose Statement The Mentor & Liaison Officer Indigenous Affairs position is a critical role committed to identifying and fostering youth and supporting them to achieve their full potential through mentoring and traineeships. The role will work in conjunction with key stakeholders to provide enduring opportunities that build confidence, skill and that contribute to the connectivity of the community in which we operate. Job Accountabilities Continually liaise with key stakeholders including community, trainees, families, leaders, mentors, schools, and relevant support organisations to support the successful and sustainable implementation of the Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Australian South Sea Islander Engagement and Employment Strategy. Identify, engage and support potential candidates through the employment and on boarding process. Conduct engagement sessions to inform, attract and engage potential and existing trainees and key stakeholders. Maintain records of existing and potential trainees, and coordinate GPC s Stay in Touch network. Identify internal opportunities for trainees throughout the organisation, including additional skills based learning and future employment opportunities. Report on the progress of the Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Australian South Sea Islander Engagement and Employment Strategy at relevant forums. Support the implementation of GPC s Reconciliation Action Plan in liaison with the Community Relations Officer Indigenous Affairs. Comply with all the Health, Safety and Environment management system requirements Comply with GPC s Code of Conduct and lead by example GPC s values and behaviours:- Sustainability - We preserve the inherent worth of Port assets for future generations. We protect the health and safety of our people, the environment, and our community. We engage with and contribute to the communities in which we operate. Excellence - We continually strive for excellence in all that we do and constructively challenge for a better way. We are open to learning and appreciate that shared knowledge and innovation are essential to our growth. Customers - We serve our customers and the Port community with pride and passion. We respond with urgency, anticipate their needs, and exceed their expectations. Respect - We build relationships based on equality, dignity, honesty and trust. In all our dealings we strive to be friendly and courteous, as well as fair and compassionate. # Mentor & Liaison Officer Page 2 of 5

3 Empowerment - We support and empower people to give their best and reach their potential. We fully apply our skills and capability, are accountable in our actions, and perform to the best of our ability. Teamwork - We are one company, one team. We work together to achieve our objectives. Comply with GPC s policies, standards and procedures in the workplace. Decision Making Authority As in accordance with company policy/systems: Ability to access necessary information, obtain resources and use of facilities or equipment needed to carry out the work of this role Job Challenges & Impacts Develop effective communication networks and techniques to provide information to relevant stakeholders; Maintain and enhance relationships with other departments and external stakeholders; Be flexible and willing to accept change in your working environment; Maintain the integrity, standards and values of the corporation; The role primarily impacts GPC s corporate reputation and relationships with the community and consequently GPC s social licence to operate. Key Relationships Internal Indigenous Affairs Advisor: o Communicates daily regarding initiatives, strategies, work priorities and projects. o Works collaboratively with the CCR Manager o Seeks approval for initiatives, activities within project scope. Program trainees: o Communicates regularly regarding work priorities, engagement, traineeship progress, study, and provide regular support and advice as per the program. Mentors: o Communicates regularly regarding work priorities, engagement, traineeship progress, study, and provide regular support and advice as per the program. Employee Relations: o Communicates regularly regarding traineeship design, recruitment and selection programs. Department managers: o Regular interaction for input into and requests for specific promotional subjects. All employees: o Interactions for input into and requests for specific promotional subjects, events, engagement opportunities, enhancing relationships. External Community stakeholders, potential candidates, families, community members. Educational institutions. Health organisations, services providers and Indigenous organisations. Consultants and contractors. # Mentor & Liaison Officer Page 3 of 5

4 Level of Supervision Direction is provided through collaboration on strategies and initiatives with expectation that the incumbent will be autonomous and show initiative. The role will maintain constant contact with the Indigenous Affairs Advisor and when required the People, Community & Sustainability General Manager to ensure that the approach remains relevant to the overall organisation. Organisation Chart People, Community & Sustainability General Manager Indigenous Affairs Advisor Mentor & Liaison Officer CIO Trainees Formal Qualifications No formal qualifications are required for this role. Selection Criteria Candidates, please provide detailed examples of how you exhibit the experience, knowledge, and skills required for the position when preparing responses to the selection criteria. Please refer to our Job Applicant Guide for instructions on how to respond to the selection criteria. Competency Description 1. Mentoring and development 2. Cultural Heritage and Cultural Awareness Highly developed skills in providing support, direction and care to trainees, leaders and teams to deliver the full intent of Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Australian South Sea Islander Engagement and Employment Strategy. Liaise with relevant internal and external stakeholders to deliver development initiatives and future opportunities. Strong knowledge and understanding of local key Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Australian South Sea Islander community members and local history. # Mentor & Liaison Officer Page 4 of 5

5 Strong knowledge of local cultural heritage, including Traditional Owners, land ownership and boundaries 3. Engagement Highly developed skills in identifying, understanding and engaging with key stakeholders and the ability to recognise their impact on business operations. Ability to maintain neutrality amongst key stakeholders and Traditional Owners throughout decision making processes. 4. Social Influencing The ability to achieve personal goals in social interaction while simultaneously maintaining positive relationships with others over time and across situations. 5. Problem Solving The ability to reason, think analytically, conceptually and laterally in order to solve problems and make appropriate decisions. 6. Driving Results The ability to overcome obstacles to achieve results brings ideas into action, and push forward with energy, enthusiasm and urgency. 7. Modelling GPC Values & Behaviours Willingness to understand, demonstrate and encourage the values and behaviours of GPC. # Mentor & Liaison Officer Page 5 of 5