Michael Little
Bassendean,Australia
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Tattarang and Minderoo, excelling in stakeholder management and client engagement. Spearheaded Indigenous affairs, enhancing community engagement and employment by significant margins. Skilled in proposal development and fostering robust stakeholder relations, adept at turning strategic visions into tangible achievements.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
First Nation Advocacy and Engagement Lead
First Nation Advocacy and Engagement Lead
, WA
01.2023 - Current
- Supported six-portfolio company by implementing best practice Indigenous engagement.
- Developed a network of partnerships through effective engagement with traditional owners and corporate entities.
- Fostered active community participation.
- Assess and comprehend the impact of Native Title Determinations on Tattarang Group territories.
- Developed mutual relationships through engagement with Indigenous groups.
- Assisted in identifying interactions within portfolio companies alongside the Cultural Heritage Manager.
- Established strong connections to facilitate favorable engagements.
- Managed and resolved government department questions.
- Function as key point of contact for incoming requests across Tattarang and all government bodies.
Indigenous People and Culture Manager
Minderoo Foundation & Tattarang
, WA
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Facilitated partnerships to maximize involvement in initiatives focused on Indigenous communities.
- Facilitated events to enhance cultural awareness.
- Developed and managed initiatives aimed at recruiting Indigenous candidates.
- Generate and deliver detailed reporting for the People and Culture Director together with leadership teams.
- Served as liaison to direct staff to relevant Indigenous resources.
- Acted as internal advocate for Indigenous employees.
- Collaborated with the Talent Acquisition Team to develop effective First Nation recruitment processes.
- Assisted in developing strategies for improving employee engagement levels.
- Acted as consultant to community programs by interpreting regulations and policies.
Head of Indigenous Affairs E&R Australia
Sodexo
, WA
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Headed responsibilities for Indigenous Affairs in Sodexo's Australian Energy and Resources division.
- Directed indigenous Mentor program and team to ensure employee assistance at the site.
- Collaborated with clients and key stakeholders to boost national Indigenous employment and business expenditure.
- Elevated Indigenous community engagement through significant financial investment and employment rates.
- Conducted and facilitated client engagement meetings focused on Indigenous participation and KPIs.
- Generated client-specific reports on a monthly and quarterly basis concerning Indigenous employment and business.
- Ensured all Sodexo sectors received cultural awareness training.
- Liaised with the recruitment team to conduct drives within indigenous communities across Australia.
- Collaborated with traditional owners ensuring commitments are met.
- Conducted sessions on cross-cultural awareness tailored for management and operational teams.
IFMS Indigenous Mentor & Community Liaison Specialist
SODEXO Pty Ltd
, WA
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Served as Indigenous & Community Advisor on the $5.3 billion, decade-long project granted to Sodexo by RTIO IFMS.
- Supported members of nine traditional owner groups and local residents of the Pilbara in securing employment and participating in community activities.
- Coordinated with local Indigenous organizations for various initiatives.
- Supported Aboriginal candidates in seeking employment opportunities.
- Fostered connections with nine distinct traditional owner groups.
- Selected optimal personnel for specific roles.
- Collaborated with Operations managers to pinpoint Aboriginal roles.
- Collaborated extensively with Sodexo recruiters.
- Facilitated integration of cross-cultural awareness into site induction programs.
- Managed duties associated with recruitment.
- Facilitated the Reconciliation Action Plan and its objectives.
- Mentor and support Aboriginal staff
- Mentored and supported Operations and Site managers in interactions with Aboriginal groups.
- Delivered Indigenous Workplace engagement training to Sodexo staff.
- Facilitated Cross Cultural awareness initiatives in collaboration with traditional owners.
Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator. Community Relation Liaison Officer
BECHTEL PTY LTD
, WA
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Served as Community Relation Liaison Officer on Wheatstone Project.
- Engaged with both Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal businesses to foster community ties.
- Acted as liaison between Bechtel and local communities on project-related matters.
- Foster continuous positive interactions with local residents.
- Built relationships with local staff to aid their employment applications for the Wheatstone Project.
- Coordinated with community and management on matters of community and Aboriginal Affairs.
- Supported and managed local community events for Bechtel.
- Enhanced community employment opportunities and local enterprise growth.
- Provided support to the Chevron Community Relations team upon request.
- Collaborated with local stakeholders.
- Facilitated Bechtel's community-impacting communications.
- Assist in Wheatstone and Bechtel community initiatives.
- Provided assistance to the Community Relations Team during R & R activities.
Education
Apprenticeship Graduate -
Thornlie TAFE
Thornlie, WA01.1996
Applied course - Aboriginal Foundation
Carlisle TAFE
Carlisle, WA01.1985
Skills
- Client engagement
- Proposal development
- Stakeholder management
- Fundraising objectives
- Funding proposals
- Engagement strategy
- Event coordination
- Stakeholder relations
- Business analysis
Licences
- C Class
- DTECH advance driving
- 4x4 site driving
- Level 2 Ambulance First Aid
- Ambulance Emergency response driving
Personal Information
Nationality: Australian Aboriginal
References
upon request
Furthertraining
- 2016 - Current, Rio Tinto IOE Inducted, Diversity and Inclusion Training
- 2012-2015, Wheatstone PIC Induction, ZAP Orientation, Marine Fauna Observer Training, Fire Warden training, ZAP safety leadership Workshop, St Johns Ambulance Driver training, St Johns Ambulance Volunteer, St Johns Patient Ambulance Care Training Level 2
- 2007 - 2004, Certificate 1V (Adult Training), Partly completed, Media Training, Conflict Management and Mediation Skills Training, Presentation Skills
- 2003 - 2002, Excel Introduction Course, Computer training and development, PowerPoint Introduction Course
- 2002 – 1998, Train the Trainer, In Touch – Managing drug and Alcohol issues in schools, Our Story – Cross cultural Awareness, Skills Path, Managing Multiple Projects, Objectives and Deadlines, ITec training, Excel 97, Introduction, The Centre for Business Solutions, Desktop Applications Course, Microsoft Word 2000, Intermediate
Personal Characteristics
Enthusiastic, Responsible, Flexible, Good sense of humor, Football, Camping, Hunting, Fishing
Timeline
First Nation Advocacy and Engagement Lead
First Nation Advocacy and Engagement Lead
01.2023 - Current
Indigenous People and Culture Manager
Minderoo Foundation & Tattarang
01.2021 - 01.2023
Head of Indigenous Affairs E&R Australia
Sodexo
01.2019 - 01.2021
IFMS Indigenous Mentor & Community Liaison Specialist
SODEXO Pty Ltd
01.2016 - 01.2019
Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator. Community Relation Liaison Officer
BECHTEL PTY LTD
01.2012 - 01.2015
Apprenticeship Graduate -
Thornlie TAFE
Applied course - Aboriginal Foundation
Carlisle TAFE
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