Environment and Compliance Superintendent

Develop Global Limited; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Salary sacrificing options

STI and LTI incentives

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Develop Global Limited's Woodlawn Copper-Zinc mine in NSW seeks an Environment and Compliance Superintendent. You will ensure the site's environmental, sustainability and regulatory obligations are met while leading a multidisciplinary team.

The role offers an 8:6 roster FIFO from East Coast cities or DIDO/residential options with relocation support, a competitive package including salary sacrificing, STI and LTI incentives, and paid parental leave.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level qualification in environmental science or engineering.
• Experience with major resources or environmental regulators.
• Strong leadership, safety focus, and continuous improvement.
• Proficient data analysis and presentation to support decisions.
• Pragmatic trouble-shooting and problem-solving.
• Willingness to adopt industry best practices and adapt to changing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental and regulatory documents for permits and consent.
• Implement and maintain the site Environmental Management System (EMS).
• Lead and mentor the environmental team.
• Submit regulator reports and maintain relationships with authorities.
• Ensure compliance with current approvals and adapt them for future needs.
• Lead environmental risk management and coordinate regulator interactions.
• Support studies and site approvals as required.

Skills

People leadership

Data analysis

Regulatory liaison

Education

Bachelor of Environmental Science or Environmental Engineering

Tools

Environmental Management System (EMS)

Regulatory reporting tools

Job description

Environment and Compliance Superintendent

Develop (ASX: DVP) is a diversified mining company with a unique business model that combines both mine ownership and mining services, giving our people the opportunity to contribute across a range of exciting projects and operations.

A key part of Develop's business is the development and production of future facing metals. Develop has successfully achieved commercial production at its Woodlawn Copper-Zinc Project in NSW, achieving and exceeding steady-state throughput rates, while rapidly advancing the Yitirrti (Sulphur Springs) Zinc-Copper Project in WA. In parallel, the Company is progressing its Pioneer Dome Lithium Project in WA towards production.

The second part of Develop's business focuses on the delivery of underground mining services. Develop currently has agreements in place to provide underground mining services to:

OceanaGold's (TSX: OGC) Waihi North Gold Project; and

Core Lithium's (ASX: CXO) Finniss Lithium Operation.

At Develop, our success is driven by our people. We are committed to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow their careers while contributing to projects that help shape the future.

About the role:

DEVELOP's Woodlawn Copper-Zinc mine is located in the world-class Lachlan Fold belt in NSW, 250km south-west of Sydney.

Woodlawn is an advanced stage mine with the first two years of underground production already developed and a near new processing plant and related infrastructure in place. Additional investment in the asset over the last two years has yielded a new underground exclusive mine plan, backed by reserves for the next ten years.

Reporting to the General Manager- Woodlawn the role of Environment and Compliance Superintendent is responsible for ensuring the compliance of the Woodlawn site to its environmental, sustainability and regulatory obligations.

Offered on an 8:6 roster FIFO from any capital city on the East Coast or DIDO / Residential roster options with relocation support.

Your main responsibilities:

Manage the key environmental and regulatory documents required for permitting, operation and consent and ensure versions are reviewed and updated as per the company document management policy.

Implement and maintain the site Environmental Management System (EMS) in line with company expectations and policies.

Manage, lead and mentor environmental department direct reports.

Submit required reporting for all relevant regulators and maintain a good record of timely submissions and engagement with these agencies.

Establish, manage, and maintain relationships with regulatory authorities, government agencies and stakeholders.

Manage and lead compliance to current site approvals as well as formulating modifications to these approvals to support the long term direction of the operation.

Lead the company efforts in addressing environmental, permitting and compliance issues with the site and work with consultants, internal employees and regulators to achieve ideal outcomes for Develop.

Lead the site improvement of environmental risk management processes.

Monitor for NSW environment regulatory changes of relevance to site.

Coordinate, organise and lead regulator site interactions and communicate company positions on areas of environmental and regulatory compliance.

Lead the Environmental and Regulatory function on site and be accountable to senior site and company management for outcomes around this.

Support technical studies and environmental impact assessments as required to support site approvals and compliance activities.

Support the compliance and environmental components of the mining and processing operations to ensure minimal disruption to operations and productivity.

Any project work that is assigned.

Environment department budget review and cost management.

About you:

Bachelor of Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or equivalent

Experience working directly with or for a major resources or environmental regulator.

Strong people leader with experience managing and developing multidisciplinary teams, promoting a safety-first culture, workforce engagement, and continuous improvement.

Strong computer literacy with the ability to analyse, interpret, and present data to support informed decision-making

Pragmatic approach to trouble shooting and problem solving.

Willingness to adopt and maintain or exceed best industry practice in all processing tasks.

Flexibility to adapt to varying work requirements and priorities.

Acute Awareness of the legislation, regulation and legal framework governing the NSW mining and resources industry.

Awareness of the Dangerous Goods Regulations.

What Develop can offer:

Permanent, full-time opportunity

FIFO Residential and DIDO options available

Relocation assistance offered to local surrounding areas

Attractive remuneration package including salary sacrificing options

STI and LTI incentive options available

Paid parental leave to support you and your family

A genuine opportunity to influence and support site operations

Long-term career stability with a 10+ year mine life

Join a growing company with a collaborative and supportive culture

Inclusion and Diversity

DEVELOP is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing a fair and equitable workplace, free from discrimination related to age, gender, ethnic, cultural or other personal factors.

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