Senior Environmental Approvals Advisor

14 hours ago

Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia South32 Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Job description:

DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE

At South32, we're meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there's no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we're making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.

Whatever career path you choose, we'll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

ABOUT
GEMCO

Located on the tropical Groote Eylandt in the Northern Territory, GEMCO is an open-cut mine that is accountable for over 20% of the world's manganese ore production. Groote Eylandt is home to the Anindilyakwa people, who are the traditional owners of the land and have been working alongside GEMCO since 1963

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

  • 26 weeks full-paid, or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers
  • Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognises both your individual performance and the overall success of the business
  • Education assistance up to $8000 per year
  • Residential option offers low-cost living and generous reimbursable family Holiday Travel Assistance

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a permanent full-time position on a
4:3 roster
(Monday to Thursday), either residential on Groote Eylandt, or FIFO from Darwin or Cairns. Alternative
7:7 roster
out of Brisbane will be considered.

Domestic relocation to Alyangula, Darwin, or Cairns from anywhere in Australia is provided.

As the
Senior Project Studies & Approvals Advisor,
you will be responsible for supporting the delivery and execution of environmental and social impact assessment studies that will enable planned exploration and mining activities to access future resources.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren't limited to:

  • Prepare Mine Management Plans for both exploration and mining activities
  • Assist in obtaining regulatory approvals required to support exploration and capital projects
  • Identify environmental and social risks associated with land access and regulatory approval pathways, and implement corrective actions to address and manage
  • Support consultants to deliver on a variety of technical and social assessment related studies required as part of preparing environmental approval applications
  • Assist in preparing forecast budgets, monthly accruals, schedule updates and 2-yearly work plans

ABOUT YOU

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

  • Significant experience in a similar role, preferably within the mining & resources industry
  • Knowledge of Commonwealth and State environmental legislation and approval processes
  • Demonstrated expertise in environmental management and impact assessments
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to facilitate cooperation amongst a multi-disciplinary team of technical environmental consultants and project planning employees

Qualifications for this position are:

  • Tertiary Qualification in Science or Natural Resources disciplines desirable

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate.  We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

This job advert will close on Wednesday 3rd December 2025.

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