Principal Advisor

• Multiple available Locations – VIC / NSW / SA / WA
• Permanent position
• Flexible working arrangements, hybrid working and flexi hours
• Competitive base salary and short-term incentive program

About us

lluka Resources is a leading global producer of the critical minerals zircon and high-grade titanium dioxide feedstocks (rutile and synthetic rutile). Iluka has also established a significant position in rare earth elements (rare earths). As an international supplier of critical minerals, Iluka's products are used in an array of applications including technology, construction, medical, lifestyle and industrial uses. As the world moves towards a smarter, safer and sustainable future, Iluka's high-quality products are increasing in demand.

Our people are the foundation of our business and are vital to our success now and into the future. Iluka offers an empowering and inclusive work environment that is as diverse as the communities in which we operate.

About The Role

Are you passionate about land management, business case development and biodiversity and carbon credit markets? Do you thrive on challenges and enjoy taking initiative?

We are seeking an experienced Principal Advisor Land and Tenements to join our team. You will play a key role in negotiating land access approvals, developing and managing biodiversity and carbon credit projects, and governing access compliance for our Murray Basin Projects located in NSW and Victoria.

Your skills and experience in stakeholder engagement, business case development, negotiations, risk assessment, and environmental offset compliance will be pivotal in this role.

This is a permanent, full-time role with travel to site required.

Reporting to the Manager Land and Tenements, you will be accountable for:

• Executing the land access process for our new projects
• Delivering Iluka's land access portfolio strategy
• Managing land and tenure related risks of new project and legacy sites

About You

To be successful for this role, you will have:

• Tertiary qualification in land or asset management, agricultural science and/or business administration
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning and management
• Extensive experience in land or environmental management
• Qualifications or demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement, negotiation behaviour, and project delivery and management
• Previous experience with the NSW Biodiversity Credit Market and Scheme is preferred
• Ability to manage multiple complex negotiations and build and maintain relationships with both internal (incl. senior leaders) and external stakeholders (namely regulators, landowners, investors, community, industry groups)
• Risk Management – Process-driven integration of commercial, legal, reputational and environmental risks
• Capacity to work within and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams on projects

Our Offer To You

• Flexible working arrangements and hybrid working
• Be supported through an inclusive and collaborative culture
• Up to 18 Weeks Paid Parental Leave for Primary Caregivers
• Ability to Purchase Additional Annual Leave
• Competitive Salary and Bonus Structures
• Company share matching scheme

You will be supported, empowered, included and encouraged to be the best version of yourself.

If you share our values of Integrity, Respect, Courage, Accountability and Collaboration; and you have the skills and experience to help us to succeed and deliver sustainable value, apply now.

Full working rights in Australia are required for you to be eligible to apply for this role.

Applications Close: 26 June 2024

"We respect and encourage diversity in a workforce that reflects our communities."