Environmental & Communities Superintendent

LUKA RESOURCES

Cataby

On-site

AUD 150,000 - 210,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave (up to 18 weeks)
Company share matching scheme
Family friendly roster
Competitive salary and bonus

Job summary

Iluka Resources seeks an Environmental & Communities Superintendent to lead environmental compliance, programs, and stakeholder relations at the Cataby operation. The role reports to the Operations Manager and supports sustainable practices in a 5/2 4/3 DIDO roster.

You will oversee environmental approvals, community engagement, and rehabilitation efforts, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and company values.

Qualifications

  • Tertiary qualification in relevant environmental or sciences discipline.
  • Demonstrated experience in a similar role within the resources sector.
  • Working knowledge of mining approvals legislation and processes.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience in project, community relations, contractor, and staff management.
  • Excellent time management, presentation, and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the environmental, approvals & community relations needs of the Cataby site.
  • Development of environmental management plans, projects and strategies.
  • Ensure compliance to environmental conditions in planning through to closure.
  • Support rehabilitation in accordance with Closure and Land Rehabilitation Implementation Plans.
  • Ensure delivery of required mining and environmental approvals.
  • Play a lead role in developing and managing stakeholder relations with community, government and traditional owners.
  • Deliver community relations initiatives and projects.
  • Manage a small team of environment and community professionals.

Skills

Communication skills
People management
Time management
Mining approvals knowledge

Education

Tertiary qualification in environmental/sciences

Job description

lluka Resources is a leading global producer of the critical minerals zircon and high-grade titanium dioxide feedstocks (rutile and synthetic rutile). Iluka has also established a significant position in rare earths. As an international supplier of critical minerals, Iluka’s products are used in an array of applications including technology, construction, medical, lifestyle, defence and industrial uses. As the world moves towards a smarter, safer and sustainable future, Iluka’s high quality products are increasing in demand. Our people are the foundation of our business and are vital to our success now and into the future. Iluka offers an empowering and inclusive work environment that is as diverse as the communities in which we operate.

About The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate Environmental & Communities Superintendent to join our Cataby Mining Operation. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, managing environmental programs, and promoting sustainable practices.

The Cataby mining operation is located near the Town of Dandaragan, approximately 150 kilometres north of Perth. This position is offered on a Drive in Drive out (DIDO) basis, on a family-friendly 5/2 4/3 roster. This means no airports, delays, or weekends away from your family and friends. If you need to be home urgently you can be!

Key elements of the role include:
  • Manage the environmental, approvals & community relations needs of the Cataby site
  • Development of environmental management plans, projects and strategies
  • Ensure compliance to environmental conditions in planning through to closure.
  • Support rehabilitation in accordance with Closure and Land Rehabilitation Implementation Plans
  • Ensure delivery of required mining and environmental approvals
  • Play a lead role in developing and managing stakeholder relations with community, government and traditional owners
  • Deliver community relations initiatives and projects
  • Manage a small team of environment and community professionals
About You
  • Tertiary qualification in relevant environmental or sciences discipline
  • Demonstrated experience in a similar role within the resources sector
  • Working knowledge of mining approvals legislation and processes
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience in project, community relations, contractor, and staff management
  • Excellent time management, presentation, and reporting skills
Our Offer To You
  • Family friendly roster
  • Besupported through an inclusive andcollaborative culture
  • Up to 18 Weeks Paid Parental Leave for Primary Caregivers
  • Competitive Salary and Bonus Structures
  • Company share matching scheme

You will be supported, empowered, included and encouraged to be the best version of yourself. If you share our values of Integrity, Respect, Courage, Accountability and Collaboration; and you have the skills and experience to help us to succeed and deliver sustainable value,

Full working rights in Australia are required for you to be eligible to apply for this role.

Applications Close: 30 October 2026

We respect and encourage diversity in a workforce that reflects our communities.

Applications Close: 30 October 2026 “We respect and encourage diversity in a workforce that reflects our communities.” lluka Resources is a global critical minerals company with over 70 years' industry experience in exploration, project development, mining, processing, marketing and rehabilitation. The company's objective is to deliver sustainable value. We are a leading producer of zircon and high grade titanium dioxide feedstocks, rutile and synthetic rutile. We are also set to become a globally material supplier of separated rare earth oxides, via the company's development of Australia's first fully integrated rare earths refinery at Eneabba, in Western Australia. As an international supplier of critical minerals, Iluka’s products are used in an array of applications including technology, construction, medical, lifestyle and industrial uses. As the world moves towards a smarter, safer and sustainable future, 0ur high quality products are increasing in demand. Headquartered in Perth, Western Australia, Iluka is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). Our people are the foundation of our business and are vital to our success now and into the future. We offer an empowering and inclusive work environment. Whether you are working at one of our welcoming sites or corporate offices, you have the opportunity to build strong connections and truly belong.

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