Environmental Approvals Lead - Mining Projects

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

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.