Stakeholder and Compliance Manager

Perth Based
- Excellent Mine Life
- Extremely Diverse Role

My client is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Stakeholder and Compliance Manager.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, this unique role is responsible for establishing environmental management system (EMS) and delivering on business objectives in compliance with all environmental, community and cultural heritage related regulatory requirements.

**About you**:
Qualifications/Certificates & Licenses:
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or a similar field.

Current “C” Class Western Australian driver’s license.

Knowledge:
Demonstrated understanding of the Western Australian environmental approval, governance, and compliance processes.

Knowledge of environmental management systems.

Advanced computer literacy and business software knowledge. Working knowledge of GIS systems is an advantage

**Experience**:
Minimum 10 years’ experience in the resources industry.

Track record in preparing project approval documents for resource projects.

Significant experience in management of permitting and approval activities

Demonstrated experience in preparing and submitting compliance reports to State and Commonwealth agencies.

Ability to communicate with a confident and compelling message to a wide range of stakeholders.

Established approach to being able to effectively source, gather, interpret, and communicate quantitative and qualitative data.

Well-versed in stakeholder consultation and achieving positive outcomes with government and community stakeholders

Leadership:
Lead, mentor, and coach the Environmental team.

Provide guidance to the executive and leadership team on all aspects of environmental statutory requirements.

Facilitate environmental awareness sessions for site personnel

Skills, Behavioral and Business Acumen:
Friendly and professional disposition.

Well-developed influencing, communication, and consultation skills.

Capacity to handle complex situations and make decisions under pressure.

Fosters close working relationships with stakeholders, employees, and contractors.

Strong numerical and analytical skills.

Strong oral and written language skills.

Proven ability to meet deadlines.

High level of emotional intelligence.

Focused on and committed to promoting safety awareness.

**Key Relationships**:
Internal
- CEO
- General Manager
- HR Manager
- Commercial & Marketing Manager
- WHS Manager
- WHS Superintendent
- Process Manager

External
- Relevant State and Commonwealth mining, environmental and indigenous government departments
- Traditional Owner groups
- Local Governments
- Non-Government organization's and community groups
- Local pastoralists
- Consultants

**Accountabilities**:
Environmental Management System

Develop and maintain the Environmental Management System (EMS.)

Lead environmental sustainability to ensure continuity of operations through positive environmental stewardship.

Develop, implement, and maintain internal procedures to ensure compliance with Approval and License conditions

Stakeholder Management

Liaise, communicate, and build a strong rapport with external stakeholders including native title holders, pastoral leaseholders, local communities, and shires.

Work closely with WHS on environmental monitoring and compliance matters

Engage consultants to conduct investigations and monitoring as required.

Compliance

Obtain environmental, water and mining permits.

Ensure permit conditions are understood by the relevant permit owner.

Maintain a register of all permits, including details of permit conditions and internal permit owners.

Ensure compliance with Heritage Agreements are met.

Implement approved environmental plans and initiatives to reduce liabilities and risks.

Conduct regular audits and inspections to ensure environmental standards and regulatory requirements are met.

Safety

Actively promote safety and demonstrate a personal commitment to safety.

Implement approved environmental plans and initiatives to reduce liabilities and risks

Analysis and Reporting

Submit relevant compliance reports to State and Commonwealth Departments as required.

Prepare reporting metrics for weekly meetings.

Generate monthly analytics for company reporting.

Prepare annual sustainability report for the company.