Lead Approvals Specialist – Mining & Environmental Strategy

Talison Lithium Pty Ltd; Greenbushes; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Income protection insurance

Life Insurance for employees

Parental leave policy

Salary sacrifice for remote housing/mv

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Talison Lithium operates the Greenbushes Lithium Operation and is a pivotal player in the global lithium market. We are seeking a Principal Approvals Specialist to lead environmental and mining approvals, coordinate multidisciplinary studies and guide approvals strategy across major projects and expansions.

Reporting to the Approvals Manager, you will mentor teams, influence regulators, and partner with government and communities to enable sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• Experience navigating complex environmental and mining approvals.
• Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Earth sciences or Law.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, leadership and communication skills.
• Knowledge of EP Act, Mining Act and EPBC Act required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of complex environmental and mining approvals to support operational and growth objectives.
• Develop and implement approvals strategies for new projects and changes, including technical studies and impact assessments.
• Prepare regulatory submissions and build relationships with regulators and agencies to enable efficient approvals.
• Provide strategic regulatory advice to senior leadership and influence investment and operations decisions.
• Mentor and coach Approvals Specialists while leading multidisciplinary project teams and engagement with regulators and stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic advisory

Regulatory leadership

Project coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Environmental Science / Engineering / Earth sciences / Law

Job description

Talison Lithium operates the Greenbushes Lithium Operation and is a pivotal player in the global lithium market. We are seeking a Principal Approvals Specialist to lead environmental and mining approvals, coordinate multidisciplinary studies and guide approvals strategy across major projects and expansions.

Reporting to the Approvals Manager, you will mentor teams, influence regulators, and partner with government and communities to enable sustainable growth.