Senior Advisor - Environmental Approvals (14-month Fixed Term)

Job Description

Senior Advisor - Environmental ApprovalsHSEC Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Ref. No. 41513 Why consider working with us at Glencore? Glencore is one of the world’s largest globally diversified natural resource companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities. Our operations comprise around 150 mining, metallurgical, and oil production assets. Our purpose is to responsibly source the commodities that advance everyday life. Employing 135,000 people globally, people are at the heart of our business, and we aim to attract employees who endeavour to be leaders in their field. To you, that means more opportunities to grow your career, grow your experiences, and grow your network of colleagues, mentors, and even lifelong friends. All whilst making your mark on the future. About your potential new position: Glencore is seeking a Senior Advisor - Environmental Approvals for a 14-month fixed term to cover one of our team on leave. This is a great opportunity to make your mark in the execution of regulatory approvals and planning on a high-profile project at our historic Mount Isa Mines. Reporting to the Principal - Environmental Approvals and Tenure, your key role will be as environmental lead on pre-feasibility and feasibility studies for a business-critical open cut mine expansion project and managing associated approvals. You will engage with technical professionals, be responsible for managing project environmental risks, meeting study requirements as per Glencore’s standards and guidelines and applicable legislation. You will bring technical experience and complex problem-solving skills, and can collaborate well with others to build positive relationships. You are adaptable, providing guidance in a fluid environment. In this role you will: Secure environmental approvals for the business with a focus on the open cut mining operation at Mount Isa Mines. Be a technical subject matter expert in environment and community aspects, assisting the resource development team in completing pre-feasibility and feasibility studies for a major open cut mining operation. Advance work on environmental, human or regulatory risks and issues, providing pathways to resolution and management measures. Provide consultant management and support for Project Management activities. Assist or contribute to the writing and reviewing of reports, scopes of work and presentations. Develop and implement stakeholder engagement strategies, with a key focus on regulatory agencies. Participate in meetings and communications with project teams and site management, including visits to operating mine sites. Our expectations of your qualifications, skills and experience: Degree in Environmental Sciences, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience. Approximately ten years or more of experience relevant to sustainable development in mining, including environmental planning and technical studies and approvals. Knowledge and experience in Australian Environmental legislation (particularly Queensland), Environmental Assessments; and regulator and stakeholder engagement strategies. Well-developed communication skills. You require limited supervision, are good at prioritising and work well with others in a team. You have the ability and willingness to travel to Mount Isa approximately 10 to 20% of your time. Location: You can be based in Brisbane or Mount Isa. What’s in it for you? This is an excellent opportunity to grow your project portfolio of work with a major resources company. Whilst this is a fixed term contract focussed on a specific project, you will be joining a dynamic team in a large multinational organisation, which may lead to additional opportunities for you. Closing Date: 8:00am Thursday 20th February 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr