Head of Indigenous Engagement Latin America - Santiago de Chile - BHP

BHP

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Santiago de Chile

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Valentina Hurtado

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Descripción

Date:11 Mar 2024
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Job Country:

Chile
Job State/Province:Santiago
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About the Role
This role play a key role in representing BHP as a company ambassador with Indigenous and First Nations peoples, and community stakeholders across the Latam region.
Responsible for the development and delivery of the Company's strategic approach to Indigenous Engagement (IE) in Latam; including the land on which we operate, NOJVs, Legacy Assets or where we may operate in the future.
Key to this role is managing the complexity associated with establishing relationships with Indigenous peoples and other key stakeholders, developing a deep understanding of their expectations, priorities, evaluating the requirements for the Company, and leading a team to help grow BHP's presence whilst also helping effectively mitigate risks in this increasingly important space.
Oversee the establishment of the IE function and strategy execution to lift and lead BHP's ambition and performance in the increasingly business critical area of Indigenous rights, relationships and partnerships
Establish direction for and day to day management of the team including planning, budgeting and people development in alignment with the function
Act as a key strategic advisor on IE to the VP CA&C as well as other relevant MALT members, and Regional and Asset Leadership Teams
Accountable to drive the enhancement of culture and capability across IE team including establishing and monitoring staff performance and development goals
Externally represents BHP on IE matters with key and peers, industry, national and State Indigenous leaders, State and Federal governments, in public forums and where appropriate, the media
Accountable for the governance, negotiation and implementation of land use and benefits agreements with Indigenous people across the region
Accountable for the development and execution of the Indigenous components of the regions Social Investment Strategy
Contribute to the global review of BHP's commitments to and practices to embed free, prior and informed consent and work to drive review findings across the region as required
Manage the Company's regional approach for ensuring appropriate engagement and consultation with Indigenous peoples in the decisionmaking process as it relates to projects relating to exploration, acquisition or JV's partnerships

About You

Minimum Requirements:
Deep experience and expertise in engaging effectively with Indigenous peoples, communities and organizations and a working understanding of the issues and opportunities impacting these stakeholders.
Tertiary qualification in indigenous affairs, politics, economics, communications, business or related field is required.
Ability to engage and influencing at the most senior levels of the business and with external stakeholder to drive and lead change.
Ability to externally represent BHP on Indigenous engagement matters with peers, local, national and State Indigenous leaders, State and Federal governments, in public forums and where appropriate the media.
Exceptional decision making and judgement skills particularly in highly complex situations.
Proven experience in the implementation of participation and consultation processes.
Ability to deal with significant levels of ambiguity.
Deep understanding of legal frameworks as the relate to land use and benefits agreements and demonstrated expertise in agreement implementation and negotiation with Native Title groups.
Experienced and highly competent people leadership to lead and drive a highperformance culture.
Experience leading a team in a large, diverse businesses, preferably with a global/multigeographic footprint.
Understands operational, strategic and emerging risks and impacts, and anticipates emerging trends, across the lifecycle of our business.
Ability to work with a high level of autonomy.
High levels of integrity and discretion in dealing with sensitive issues
Fluent in English and Spanish
Job posting end date:March 21, 2024