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Principal Approvals Specialist

2 months ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia BHP Group Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Approvals Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our core group, you will be responsible for securing approvals, tenements, and access to land to enable mining and mining-related projects across BMA and related assets.

You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including local and state governments, third-party infrastructure providers, and other resource permit holders. Your expertise will be essential in coordinating approvals and access advice to a broad range of mining, exploration, and related projects.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Planning and coordination of external approval requirements, including delivering non-environmental approvals
  • Working with internal and external stakeholders to secure tenure and agreements, management of external consultants, and delivering legal requirements for access
  • Developing and implementing approvals strategies to support continuation and expansion of mining and associated activities
  • Providing project input and advice to both major and minor projects on tenure, mining, and external approvals requirements, to deliver access and approvals in a timely manner
  • Facilitating internal SMEs to provide approvals and access advice on projects
  • Managing tenure negotiations, external approvals, and other stakeholder engagement, including with third-party infrastructure providers, other resource permit holders, local communities, and governments
About You

We are looking for an individual with a strong focus on approvals experience in the resource sector, planning, or related industry. You will have a thorough understanding of Queensland mining, planning, and environmental legislation, as well as demonstrated experience in securing mining and/or development approvals in Queensland.

You will be able to support projects and programs within the business, provide advice, and engage effectively at all levels. Your interpersonal skills will foster collaborative working relationships, and your ability to consolidate and analyze information will provide critical thinking and a solution-focused attitude.

Key requirements include:

  • 10+ years of approvals experience in the resource sector, planning, or related industry
  • Understanding of Queensland mining, planning, and environmental legislation
  • Demonstrated experience in securing mining and/or development approvals in Queensland
  • Ability to support projects and programs within the business, provide advice, and engage effectively at all levels
  • Demonstrated success in working effectively with both internal and external stakeholders, and ability to influence and enable others to achieve effective outcomes
About Our Process

At BHP, we are committed to employing individuals who align with the BHP Charter Values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants' suitability for a role, including police/criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks.

We know that we are strengthened by diversity and are an Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to making BHP a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and be at their best every day.