Environmental Approvals Lead – Mining Projects (QLD)

Glencore Coal; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Glencore Coal in Brisbane seeks an Approvals Manager to lead end-to-end QLD State and Federal environmental approvals for a major mining project. You will work with internal teams, regulators and external consultants to ensure milestones are met within legislative requirements and project timelines.

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will develop strategic approvals plans, manage risks, and provide specialist guidance on planning and environmental compliance.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, or related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience managing QLD State and Federal environmental approvals for major mining or resource development projects.
• Strong knowledge of QLD and Commonwealth planning instruments and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of QLD State and Federal environmental approvals strategy.
• Coordinate external approvals consultants and technical specialists.
• Drive approvals schedules, milestones and deliverables to align with project programme.
• Identify and manage approval risks and escalate as needed to maintain progress.
• Provide specialist advice on planning and environmental legislation and approval pathways.
• Maintain relationships with government agencies, regulators, internal stakeholders, and consultants.
• Provide leadership to Approvals Coordinator and consultancy team.
• Support environmental management systems, compliance processes and reporting.

Skills

Regulatory approvals

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Job description

Glencore Coal in Brisbane seeks an Approvals Manager to lead end-to-end QLD State and Federal environmental approvals for a major mining project. You will work with internal teams, regulators and external consultants to ensure milestones are met within legislative requirements and project timelines.

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will develop strategic approvals plans, manage risks, and provide specialist guidance on planning and environmental compliance.