Manager – External Affairs and Social Performance

Oceana Gold; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonuses

Discounts on retail and services

Wellness room

EAP access

Employee recognition program

Great work environment

Job summary

OceanaGold, a global gold and copper producer, seeks a Manager – External Affairs and Social Performance to drive stakeholder engagement, social performance and responsible business practices across its operations. You will lead strategy, governance, due diligence and reporting, coordinating across government, communities and industry partners.

Reporting to the Executive VP & Chief Sustainability Officer, you will shape engagement plans, manage budgets, and build strong relationships to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public policy, communications, sustainability, human rights, business, law, or equivalent.
• 7+ years' experience in external affairs, stakeholder engagement, government relations, social performance, sustainability, or related field, ideally in mining or infrastructure.
• Experience developing and delivering stakeholder engagement, community, or external affairs strategies.
• Strong understanding of stakeholder management, social performance, reputation risk and regulatory environments.
• Proven ability to build relationships with government, communities, industry and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of human rights and social performance frameworks, including responsible mining practices.
• Excellent communication, influencing, analytical and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to external affairs strategies, engagement priorities and annual plans.
• Monitor political, regulatory and stakeholder developments and provide analysis.
• Develop stakeholder maps, engagement plans, executive briefings and submissions.
• Establish relationships with government, industry bodies, host communities and civil society.
• Strengthen social performance across community relations, grievance management and human rights.
• Coordinate Modern Slavery Statement and responsible supply chain governance.
• Develop local content initiatives delivering value for communities and business.
• Support reporting, digital systems, training and capability across teams.
• Manage projects, budgets, schedules and deliverables with safety and engagement in mind.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Government relations

Social performance

Sustainability

Communication

Influencing

Analytical

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced qualifications

Job description

Manager – External Affairs and Social Performance

OceanaGold is a global intermediate gold and copper producer with more than 35 years of exploration, development and operating experience. We have four operating mines – Haile in the USA, Macraes and Waihi in New Zealand, and Didipio in the Philippines and a global workforce of ~5,400 employees and contractors.

Our people, assets, and strategy are core to our success. Guided by our values—Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance, and Teamwork—we strive to be a trusted company people want to work for, partner with, supply and invest in, to create value. We are committed to safe and responsible mining that generates strong returns and contributes to sustainable development in the regions where we operate. OceanaGold is listed on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges (TSX: OGC; NYSE: OGC).

OceanaGold is seeking an experienced Manager – External Affairs and Social Performance to drive stakeholder engagement, social performance, and responsible business practices across our global operations.

Reporting to the Executive Vice President & Chief Sustainability Officer, you will provide strategic leadership across stakeholder and issues management, human rights, modern slavery, responsible supply chains, and sustainable development, helping strengthen our social licence to operate and long-term business success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development and implementation of group and site external affairs strategies, stakeholder engagement priorities and annual plans.
• Monitor political, regulatory, socioeconomic and stakeholder developments, providing timely analysis and coordinated recommendations to support informed decision-making.
• Develop high-quality stakeholder maps, engagement plans, executive briefings, submissions, presentations and related materials.
• Establish and maintain constructive relationships with government, industry bodies, host communities, civil society organisations and other key stakeholders.
• Strengthen social performance practices across community relations, grievance management, social risk, human rights and community investment.
• Coordinate OceanaGold’s annual Modern Slavery Statement and support governance, due diligence and continuous improvement across responsible supply chain practices.
• Develop sustainable development and local content initiatives that deliver enduring value for host communities and the business.
• Support assurance, reporting, digital systems, training and capability development across corporate and site teams.
• Manage assigned projects, consultants, budgets, schedules and deliverables, maintaining a strong commitment to safety, respectful engagement and cultural awareness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as public policy, communications, sustainability, human rights, business, law, or equivalent experience. Advanced qualifications are advantageous.
• 7+ years' experience in external affairs, stakeholder engagement, government relations, social performance, sustainability, or a related field, ideally within mining, resources, or infrastructure.
• Experience developing and delivering stakeholder engagement, community, or external affairs strategies.
• Strong understanding of stakeholder management, social performance, reputation risk, and regulatory environments.
• Proven ability to build relationships with government, communities, industry, and other key stakeholders.
• Knowledge of human rights and social performance frameworks, including responsible mining practices.
• Strong communication, influencing, analytical, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage complex issues and work effectively across site, corporate, and senior leadership teams.
• International or multi-site experience is highly regarded.
• Commitment to safety, inclusion, and culturally respectful engagement.

Additional Information

WHAT'S ON OFFER

• Competitive salary + short-term and long-term bonuses
• Discounts on retail and services
• Premium post ride facilities
• Wellness room
• Office surrounded by restaurants, shops and a short stroll to Southbank Parklands
• Living Our Values recognition program
• Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Exceptional working environment where people are valued and respected

Eligibility to Work: To be considered for this role, you must have valid working rights in the country where the role is located. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.

YOU MATTER: OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We believe a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success.