Senior Certification Lead - Responsible Mining & ESG Assurance

Environmental Resources Management (ERM); Australia; Hybrid; 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

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