Environmental Approvals Lead – Mining Projects (QLD)

Hvo; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Glencore in Brisbane is seeking an Approvals Manager to lead the end-to-end QLD State and Federal environmental approvals for a major mining project. You will drive the approvals process, coordinate external consultants, and ensure milestones are met in alignment with project timelines.

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will manage risks, deliver high-quality documentation, and liaise with regulatory authorities and internal teams to achieve outcomes that comply with legislative requirements

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Science or Environmental Management or equivalent.
• Experience managing QLD State and Federal environmental approvals.
• Knowledge of QLD and Commonwealth planning instruments and legislation.
• Experience coordinating external environmental consultants and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of the QLD State and Federal environmental approvals strategy.
• Coordinate external approvals consultants and technical specialists.
• Develop and monitor approvals schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Identify and manage approval risks and escalate issues as needed.
• Provide specialist advice on planning and environmental legislation.
• Build relationships with government agencies and stakeholders.
• Provide leadership to the Approvals Coordinator and consultants.
• Support environmental management systems and compliance processes.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Degree in Environmental Science

Degree in Environmental Management

Job description

Glencore in Brisbane is seeking an Approvals Manager to lead the end-to-end QLD State and Federal environmental approvals for a major mining project. You will drive the approvals process, coordinate external consultants, and ensure milestones are met in alignment with project timelines.

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will manage risks, deliver high-quality documentation, and liaise with regulatory authorities and internal teams to achieve outcomes that comply with legislative requirements