Senior Environmental Approvals Advisor

2 days ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia South32 Full time

Company description:
SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL APPROVALS ADVISOR
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
14% superannuation contributions
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 FIFO from Darwin or Cairns, or residential on Groote Eylandt.
Domestic relocation to Groote Eylandt, 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 and resources industry.
Knowledge of Federal and Northern Territory 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 Sunday 31st August 2025.

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