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Communty Liaison Officer

06/11/2026
08/12/2026
Permanent - Full Time
Cairns - Corporate Office
Mining

Metro Mining Limited (ASX:MMI) is an Australian exploration and mining company based in Brisbane. Metro’s flagship project, the Bauxite Hills Mine, located 95km north of Weipa is one of the largest independent projects within the internationally acclaimed Weipa Bauxite Region. 

Job Description

The Community Liaison Officer, reporting to the Community Engagement and Development Superintendent, plays a key role in the relationship between Metro Mining and the Ankamuthi community.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Travel to the communities of the Northern Peninsula Area, Mapoon, Napranum, Hopevale and Cairns on a regular basis updating Communities on Liaison Committee Meetings and Metro Mining news.

  • Prepare a written report after each community engagement, identifying opportunities, areas for further work, and recommended actions.Engage with local families, Elders, OMAC and SRAC on a regular basis to identify concerns within the wider community.

  • Support the delivery of the Cultural Awareness Training Program and inductions at Bauxite Hills Mine.

  • Assist with the organisation and delivery of cultural events and projects at Bauxite Hills Mine.

  • Promote employment with Metro Mining by sharing information about available roles and the benefits of working for the company.

  • Support Ankamuthi People in identifying and progressing training and employment opportunities with the mine.

  • Support the Liaison Committee including attending and participating in meetings of the Liaison Committee as observers.

  • Provide advice to the Liaison Committee, as required from time to time.

  • Share information about available Metro Mining tendering, business development and contracting opportunities with potential Ankamuthi businesses.

  • Assist in implementing the Cultural Heritage Management Agreement.

  • Represent the company in Cape York Communities and share information as approved by the Community Engagement and Development Superintendent, Senior Manager Environment, Communities and Tenements, General Manager People and Culture and the General Manager - Bauxite Hills Mine.

  • Represent the company at community functions.

  • Implement decisions of the Liaison Committee as directed by the Liaison Committee

  • Undertake such other tasks as may be reasonably directed by the Liaison Committee and/or Metro Mining.

  • Support the People and Culture team in identifying potential employees within the Cape York region and communicating with the community to advertise opportunities for employment at the Bauxite Hills mine.

  • Participate in the Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group and contribute to progressing its key deliverables.

Desired Skills and Experience

Qualifications and experience, skills and behaviours:

  • Metro Mining considers that being Aboriginal of the Ankamuthi People is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld)
  • Experience in community engagement within the Cape York region
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including demonstrated writing and presentation skills
  • Highly organised with a demonstrated experienced in meeting deadlines.
  • A good team player and excellent at working independently
  • Integrity, flexibility and a can-do attitude with the tasks required of a small team.
  • An ability to motivate and positively influence team members
  • Intermediate Microsoft office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel)
  • Current C Class Driving Licence

Apply Today! 

Join our team and contribute to the success of our growing junior mining company. 

Applicants must possess full and unrestricted work rights in Australia to be eligible for consideration for this role.  

Metro Mining does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. 

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