Manager Asset Environment, Approvals & Sustainability, Copper SA - Adelaide

BHP Group; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and bonuses

Employee share plan

Wellbeing support and family-friendly

Job summary

BHP Group is seeking a Manager Asset Environment, Approvals & Sustainability for Copper SA, based in Adelaide. You will lead a multidisciplinary team handling environmental management, sustainability and regulatory approvals to support Copper SA’s growth and licence to operate.

You will work with government agencies, regulators and communities to navigate complex requirements, ensuring compliance while delivering value across operations and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science, Engineering or an equivalent discipline.
• Significant experience delivering environmental approvals, including negotiation with government on environmental conditions.
• Strong leadership across multidisciplinary, business-wide teams and capability development.
• Proven stakeholder management with regulators, government agencies and communities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team responsible for environmental management, sustainability, approvals and associated activities across Copper SA.
• Oversee approvals for existing and future operations across SA and Federal jurisdictions.
• Maintain engagement with State and Federal environmental regulatory authorities to support Copper SA's sustainability and growth ambitions.
• Monitor regulatory landscape, identify trends and help the business adapt to policy and regulatory changes.
• Coordinate technical environmental studies to support major approval applications.
• Influence environmental decisions at operational and senior management levels and engage with stakeholders.

Skills

Environmental management

Sustainability

Approvals

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science, Engineering or equivalent

Job description

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Manager Asset Environment, Approvals & Sustainability, Copper SA - Adelaide

About Copper SA Operations at BHP

BHP is a global resources company operating across more than 90 locations worldwide, with a purpose to bring people and resources together to build a better world. Through Copper South Australia (Copper SA), we are building a leading copper portfolio that supports the global energy transition, supplying materials essential for renewable energy, electric vehicles and digital infrastructure. For you, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and help shape the future of one of Australia's leading copper businesses.

We currently have a vacancy for a Manager Environment, Approvals & Sustainability, Copper SA, reporting to the General Manager Planning, Technical & Environment.

About the Role

This is an influential leadership opportunity at an important stage of growth for Copper SA. You will provide leadership and direction across environmental management, sustainability, and environmental approvals, helping Copper SA navigate complex regulatory and stakeholder requirements while maintaining its licence to operate.

Leading a multidisciplinary team of professionals supporting our operations, you will help build capability, lead change and influence decisions at both operational and senior management levels.

Your remit will encompass areas that matter to our business, government and communities, including operational compliance, sustainability, water, biodiversity, emissions and environmental approvals. You will monitor the evolving State and Federal regulatory landscape, anticipate emerging trends and help the business respond effectively to changing policy and regulatory requirements.

Building trusted relationships will be central to your success. You will work closely with government agencies, regulators, communities and internal stakeholders to navigate complex issues, balance competing priorities and enable sustainable growth.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team responsible for environmental management, sustainability, approvals and associated activities across Copper SA.
• Lead the execution of approvals for existing and future operations across relevant South Australian and Federal jurisdictions.
• Maintain effective engagement with State and Federal environmental regulatory authorities, supporting Copper SA's long-term sustainability and growth ambitions.
• Monitor the external regulatory environment, identifying emerging trends and support the business to adapt to changes to policy, legislation and regulatory expectations.
• Coordinate technical environmental studies to support major approval applications.
• Influence environmental and sustainability decisions and performance at operational and senior management levels while contributing to constructive relationships with government agencies, communities and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to global BHP initiatives across a broad range of domains including water, emissions and decarbonisation, sustainability standards and the Healthy Environment Goal.

About You

You are an experienced people leader who can bring together diverse expertise and create clarity in a complex, evolving environment. You are comfortable influencing senior stakeholders and engaging constructively with government agencies, regulators and community groups.

You will bring:

• A tertiary qualification in Environmental Science, Engineering or an equivalent discipline, together with strong knowledge of operational environmental management, sustainability and approval processes.
• Significant experience in delivering environmental approvals, including negotiation with government on environmental conditions, and an in-depth understanding of applicable State and Federal legislation, approval processes and standards, including ISO 14001.
• Strong leadership experience across multidisciplinary, business-wide teams, with the ability to develop capability, lead change and adapt to evolving business needs.
• Well-established stakeholder management and negotiation capability, including experience engaging senior internal stakeholders, regulators, government agencies and communities on complex matters.
• Significant experience leading and delivering complex environmental impact assessments, with demonstrated expertise in quality assurance and quality control and knowledge of relevant mining, environmental and development approval legislation and procedures.
• Experience working effectively within complex, dynamic multinational organisations and a commitment to safety, wellbeing and speaking up when something does not feel right.

Work Location

This role is based in Adelaide with regular travel required.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At BHP, you’ll do meaningful work in an environment that supports you to perform at your best; on site and at home. That’s why our benefits are designed to support your health, your growth, and your personal balance:

• Grow your career your way, with opportunities to develop and move across BHP
• Be rewarded with competitive pay, performance bonuses and our BHP employee share plan
• Work in an inclusive team where people support each other every day
• Enjoy flexibility and family-friendly options that help you balance work and life
• Access wellbeing support, including 24/7 confidential assistance for you and your family
• Build your future with benefits like paid parental leave, recognition programs, etc.

And so much more!

Please apply before 12th November 2026

About Our Process

At BHP, we are committed to employing individuals who align with the BHP Charter Values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants’ suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks.

We Support a Diverse Workforce

At BHP, we believe diversity makes us stronger. We’re committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly and can thrive. Our workforce reflects the communities where we operate, and we value all aspects of identity; gender, age, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education, and more.

We ensure that our recruitment process is fair, accessible, and equitable. If you have a disability and need adjustments, please contact us at [e-mail].