Approvals Manager

XPS Materials Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Glencore is seeking an Approvals Manager to lead the end-to-end QLD State and Federal environmental approvals process for a major mining project from Brisbane. You will coordinate external consultants, shape the approvals strategy, and deliver critical milestones in collaboration with project teams and regulators.

The role requires strategic leadership, strong stakeholder engagement, and a proactive approach to managing regulatory requirements and timelines.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience managing Queensland and Federal environmental approvals for major mining or resource projects.
• Strong knowledge of Queensland and Commonwealth planning instruments and legislation.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive results.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of QLD State and Federal environmental approvals strategy.
• Coordinate external approvals consultants and technical specialists.
• Develop, monitor and drive approvals schedules and milestones.
• Identify and manage approval risks and escalate when needed.
• Provide specialist advice on planning and environmental legislation and approval pathways.
• Build and maintain relationships with regulatory authorities and stakeholders.
• Provide leadership to the Approvals Coordinator and consultants.
• Support environmental management systems and compliance processes.
• Prepare and present progress reports with milestones and risks.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory approvals

Leadership

Environmental compliance

Education

Environmental Science/Management degree

Job description

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About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists for an Approvals Manager to join our GCAA Projects team, based in Brisbane, working a Monday to Friday roster.

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading and managing the end-to-end QLD State and Federal environmental approvals process for a major mining project. This is a key leadership role requiring a strategic and hands-on approach to managing regulatory approvals, coordinating external consultants, and ensuring critical project milestones are achieved.

You will work closely with internal project teams, regulatory authorities, and external stakeholders to drive the approvals process forward, proactively manage risks and deliver outcomes in accordance with legislative requirements and project timelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the development and execution of the project's QLD State and Federal environmental approvals strategy, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Managing and coordinating external approvals consultants and multidisciplinary technical specialists to deliver high-quality approval documentation within agreed timeframes and budgets.
• Developing, monitoring, and driving key approvals schedules, milestones, and deliverables in alignment with the overall project programme.
• Proactively identifying and managing approval risks, resolving issues, and escalating matters where required to maintain project progress.
• Providing specialist advice on QLD and Federal planning and environmental legislation, regulatory requirements, and approval pathways.
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with government agencies, regulatory authorities, internal stakeholders, and external consultants.
• Providing leadership, coaching and direction to the Approvals Coordinator and external consultancy team, ensuring accountability for agreed outcomes.
• Supporting the development and implementation of environmental management systems, compliance processes, and reporting requirements in accordance with Glencore standards and legislative obligations.
• Preparing and presenting regular progress reports, including key milestones, risks, and recommendations to support project decision-making.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience managing QLD State and Federal environmental approvals for major mining or resource development projects.
• Strong working knowledge of the QLD and Commonwealth planning instruments and legislation.
• Proven experience managing external environmental consultants, technical assessments, and complex regulatory approval processes.
• Strong project management capabilities, with the ability to develop strategic plans and translate them into achievable milestones and deliverables.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and relationship management skills.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach, with the ability to make timely decisions, manage competing priorities and escalated risks appropriately.
• Demonstrated leadership capability, with experience driving performance and accountability across multidisciplinary teams.
• A demonstrated commitment to maintaining a strong safety culture and upholding environmental and community standards.

Glencore provides unrivalled career and development prospects, great communities and the opportunity to work with leaders in your field.