Senior Assessor, Responsible Mining

Environmental Resources Management (ERM); Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM CVS in Australia seeks a Certification Lead Assessor to lead accredited certification, assurance, and verification activities across the APAC region. This role sits at the intersection of sustainability, mining, and operational excellence, partnering with global clients to drive meaningful impact.

You will manage complex certification engagements, conduct assessments against ISO standards and responsible mining schemes, mentor audit teams, and contribute to continuous improvement of ERM CVS

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Occupational Health & Safety, Quality, Human Rights, Sociology, Anthropology, Mining, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in management systems implementation, assessment, auditing, or operational environments.
• Lead Auditor qualification in at least two standards: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 22301, ISO 27001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001.
• Working knowledge of ISO 17021 and ISO 17029.
• Strong report writing, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet established timelines.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Lead third-party certification, assurance, and verification audits across environmental, health & safety, quality, energy, and responsible mining standards.
• Conduct assessments against frameworks including ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001, IRMA, Copper Mark, ICMM Mining Principles, and ASI requirements.
• Develop audit plans, conduct field assessments, evaluate findings, and determine assessment conclusions.
• Produce clear, concise, and high-quality audit reports in accordance with ERM CVS procedures and accreditation requirements.
• Identify risks, opportunities, and improvement areas for clients across diverse operating environments.
• Build trusted relationships with client stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of ERM CVS methodologies, competencies, and assurance processes.
• Share technical expertise and mentor colleagues across the global assurance network.
• Support business growth by identifying client opportunities and collaborating with ERM CVS Partners and business leaders.
• Represent ERM CVS with professionalism, integrity, and technical excellence throughout audit engagements.

Skills

Lead Auditor qualification

ISO 17021 knowledge

ISO 17029 knowledge

Audit/report writing

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

ISO standards knowledge (ISO 9001/14001/45001/50001)

Job description

Certification Lead Assessor (Responsible Mining & ESG Assurance) | Australia ERM Certification and Verification Services (CVS) is seeking a highly experienced Certification Lead Assessor to lead accredited certification, assurance, and verification activities across the Asia-Pacific region.

This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of sustainability, mining, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence while partnering with global clients to drive meaningful impact. As part of ERM's rapidly growing global Certification and Verification business, you will play a key role in delivering assurance programs that build trust, improve performance, and advance responsible business practices across diverse industries.

Why This Role Matters?

Organizations are under increasing pressure from regulators, investors, customers, and communities to demonstrate credible environmental, social, governance, and responsible mining performance. As a Certification Lead Assessor, you will help organizations turn commitments into measurable outcomes by delivering independent assurance and certification services against internationally recognized standards. Your expertise will contribute to safer workplaces, stronger management systems, improved environmental performance, and more responsible mining operations across the region.

What Your Impact Is:

• Lead complex certification and assurance engagements that help organizations improve sustainability and operational performance.
• Provide independent assessment expertise across internationally recognized ISO and responsible mining standards.
• Influence clients' environmental, health & safety, quality, energy, and responsible sourcing practices.
• Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders across multiple industries and geographies.
• Support the expansion of ERM CVS's assurance services throughout APAC and globally.
• Contribute to the development of best practices, technical excellence, and audit capability across the organization.

What You'll Bring:

• Required Bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Occupational Health & Safety, Quality Management, Human Rights, Sociology, Anthropology, Mining, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in management systems implementation, assessment, auditing, or operational environments.
• Lead Auditor qualification in at least two or more of the following standards: ISO 9001 ISO 14001 ISO 22301 ISO 27001 ISO 45001 ISO 50001 Practical experience conducting certification, verification, assurance, or compliance assessments.
• Working knowledge of ISO 17021 and ISO 17029.
• Strong report writing, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver high-quality outcomes within established timelines.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Preferred Experience within Mining & Minerals, including knowledge of: IRMA, Copper Mark, ICMM Mining Principles, Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI). Experience within one or more of the following sectors: Oil & Gas, Mining & Minerals, Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals, Technology, Data Centers. Knowledge of: OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals, OECD Conflict Minerals Guidance, UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights. Additional language capabilities such as Spanish, French, German, Italian, or Japanese. Experience coaching, mentoring, or leading audit teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead third-party certification, assurance, and verification audits across environmental, health & safety, quality, energy, and responsible mining standards.
• Conduct assessments against frameworks including ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001, IRMA, Copper Mark, ICMM Mining Principles, and ASI requirements.
• Develop audit plans, conduct field assessments, evaluate findings, and determine assessment conclusions.
• Produce clear, concise, and high-quality audit reports in accordance with ERM CVS procedures and accreditation requirements.
• Identify risks, opportunities, and improvement areas for clients across diverse operating environments.
• Build trusted relationships with client stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of ERM CVS methodologies, competencies, and assurance processes.
• Share technical expertise and mentor colleagues across the global assurance network.
• Support business growth by identifying client opportunities and collaborating with ERM CVS Partners and business leaders.
• Represent ERM CVS with professionalism, integrity, and technical excellence throughout audit engagements.

Location & Travel

This hybrid role is based in Australia, with preference for candidates located in Sydney, Melbourne, or Brisbane. The position requires approximately 50% travel, primarily across the APAC region, with occasional global travel opportunities.

Join ERM CVS and help organizations build trust, improve performance, and accelerate responsible business practices across the world's most critical industries. At ERM, sustainability is our business. We are the world's largest advisory firm focused solely on sustainability, offering unparalleled expertise across business and finance. ERM partners with clients to operationalize sustainability at pace and scale, through our unique combination of strategic transformation and technical delivery capabilities. Our diverse global team of experts works with the world's leading organizations to help them set clear sustainability targets, measure progress and operationalize strategy through deep implementation and business transformation. With more than 50 years of experience, our ability to integrate sustainability solutions and our depth and breadth of technical knowledge are why organizations choose to partner with us as their trusted advisor. Every one of us firmly believes in the potential to create value for our clients through an integrated approach to sustainability (because we have personally seen it and professionally achieved it). Our team members are passionate about client service. We work closely with our clients to help them operationalize their sustainability goals and meet their environmental, health and safety objectives while advancing ERM's purpose through delivering tangible progress in what the United Nations coined "Decade of Action". Organizing our people across globally integrated communities of technical and strategic talent positions ERM to be a "boots to boardroom" leader in bringing that value creation to our clients, partners, and the world. We recruit exceptional professionals with a personal and professional passion for sustainability and nurture them to even greater success as specialists. We prepare our consultants to bring integrated, innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients and provide opportunities for ongoing development across a variety of subject areas related to technical, business, and personal growth. At ERM, effort pays off and becomes career defining work that leaves a positive imprint on our planet.