Senior Climate Analyst

PLS; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave - 18 weeks

Flexible work options

Health and wellbeing allowance

Annual incentive bonus

Employee share scheme

Novated leasing

Refurbished facilities

Community leave

Recognition awards

KidsCo School Holiday Program

Job summary

PLS is seeking a Climate Change Analyst to support the company’s climate strategy, emissions analytics and regulatory reporting. You will collaborate with senior advisors to deliver accurate carbon accounting and governance-ready documentation for decision-makers.

The role is based in West Perth with the flexibility to work one day from home. You will engage with internal teams and external stakeholders to drive decarbonisation initiatives and climate disclosures in line with regulatory

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science, Climate Science, Engineering, Economics or Sustainability.
• Minimum of three years’ relevant professional experience, preferably in mining or consulting/auditing.
• Knowledge of GHG Protocol or ISO 14064-1 and NGER framework.
• Experience with climate risk assessments and disclosure frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead emissions analytics for NGER and Safeguard compliance with forecasting and baseline management.
• Monitor evolving carbon legislation, market dynamics, and decarbonisation tech to inform strategy.
• Prepare climate disclosures, governance documentation, and board-ready materials.
• Drive Scope 3 data collection and reporting with suppliers and customers.
• Support decarbonisation projects and LCAs across value chains.

Skills

GHG accounting

NGER & Safeguard

Climate risk analysis

Life cycle assessment (LCA)

Data analytics

Stakeholder reporting

Regulatory reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science / Climate Science / Engineering / Economics / Sustainability

Job description

PLS is delivering on its vision to be a leading global producer of lithium, a mineral critical to enabling the world’s transition to a more sustainably powered future.

As the owner and operator of the Pilgangoora Operation, the world’s largest independent hard-rock lithium mine, we are expanding fast, investing boldly, and building a global portfolio that positions us at the forefront of the energy transition.

Most recently, we acquired Latin Resources, adding the Colina Project in Brazil to our portfolio — strengthening our international footprint and creating new pathways for growth.

With more than 900 people employed globally, we’re building a future-focused business where talented people can create real impact. At PLS, our Values aren’t just words on a wall, they drive how we work, how we lead, and how we grow: Safety First. Great People. We Deliver. One Team. Shaping Tomorrow.

If you want to be part of an organisation that is ambitious, innovative and shaping the next era of battery minerals, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to join us.

What PLS Offers

• 18 weeks parental leave for primary carers and 4 weeks for secondary carers
• Flexible working arrangements including an option to work 1 day from home
• Health and wellbeing allowance
• Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognises individual and business performance
• PLS employee share scheme
• Novated leasing through salary sacrifice
• Newly refurbished facilities at Pilgangoora including gym, tennis, pickleball and volleyball courts, sports oval, and scenic walking tracks
• Paid community leave
• Monthly employee recognition awards
• Access to PLS’ KidsCo School Holiday Program

The opportunity

Reporting to the Group Advisor Climate Change, this role will support PLS’ response to climate change by delivering high-quality analysis, reporting, and insights across carbon accounting, climate risk, and regulatory compliance. The role works closely with senior advisors and subject matter experts to support decision-making and ensure accurate and timely climate-related information is available across the organisation.

This is a permanent full-time role based at our West Perth office, conveniently located near the City West train station.

Key Responsibilities

• Support shaping and operationalising PLS' climate strategy, net zero pathway and long-term decarbonisation roadmap.
• Lead emissions analytics delivering NGER (National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting) and Safeguard Mechanism (SGM) compliance, providing forecasting, baseline management, and performance insights to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Monitor evolving SGM legislation, ACCU (Australian Carbon Credit Unit) market dynamics, carbon pricing and emerging decarbonisation technologies to inform PLS’ carbon strategy.
• Support evaluation and delivery of decarbonisation projects - renewables, battery storage, power purchase agreements and fleet/processing electrification - to progress PLS' net zero pathway
• Prepare regulatory submissions, compliance assessments, and carbon inventory documentation, ensuring robust governance, audit readiness and alignment with emerging climate disclosure requirements.
• Lead Scope 3 data collection, analysis, and reporting while partnering with suppliers and customers to improve emissions transparency across the value chain.
• Support life cycle assessment (LCAs) and translate LCA insights into targeted value chain decarbonisation programs, integrating Scope 3 into the PLS climate strategy and disclosures.
• Drive the delivery of the Climate Transition Action Plan (CTAP) initiatives, identifying decarbonisation opportunities across the value chain and operations.
• Collaborate with operational and functional teams to gather inputs and support execution of decarbonisation initiatives.
• Contribute to climate risk and opportunity assessments, evaluating physical and transition risks and supporting AASB S2 compliance.
• Translate climate scenario outputs into operational and financial insights, incorporating carbon price modelling, resilience assessments and investment decision support.
• Support preparation of board papers, executive briefings, and decision-useful climate disclosures that meet regulatory and investor expectations.
• Enhance carbon accounting and emissions data systems, improving data integrity, internal controls and performance tracking to strengthen governance, assurance readiness and decision-making.
• Support engagement with investors, ratings agencies, industry bodies and external stakeholders on climate-related matters and disclosures.

About you

• Tertiary qualified in relevant discipline such as Environmental Science, Climate Science, Engineering, Economics, or Sustainability
• Minimum of three (3) years’ relevant professional experience, preferably within the mining industry and/or consulting or auditing sector
• Knowledge of the GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standards and Guidelines and/or ISO 14064-1 for organisational GHG inventories, with the ability to apply these frameworks in practice.
• Formal training/demonstrated experience of the NGER scheme (measurement, compliance, reporting obligations) the Safeguard Mechanism Rule and participation in GHG verification and audit processes under relevant legislation.
• Familiarity with climate-related financial disclosure frameworks, including ISSB S2 / AASB S2 and their application within corporate governance structures, including experience supporting board or executive-level reporting.
• Experience undertaking climate risk assessments, interpreting climate scenarios and LCA’s
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to manipulate and interpret complex climate-related datasets
• Proven ability to communicate technical climate information clearly and concisely to non-specialist stakeholders through written reports, presentations and briefings.
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, building climate capability while contributing actively to an inclusive team culture.

Supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce

PLS is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a workplace that values, respects and supports diversity and inclusion. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our business and help us deliver better outcomes for our people, our communities and the future we’re building. We foster an environment where everyone feels safe, included and able to contribute their best. Our recruitment processes are designed to be fair, equitable and accessible for all.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, all ages, and people of all genders and sexual orientations (LGBTQIA+).

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace to support all applicants and employees. If you require any adjustments, please let us know via the application process or inform our Careers team if you are contacted for an interview.

Our recruitment process

As part of our recruitment process, a number of checks will be conducted, including police / criminal background checks, medical assessments, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence, right to work checks and reference checks.

We respectfully request agencies not to submit unsolicited resumes.

Acknowledgement of Country

PLS respectfully acknowledges the Nyamal and Kariyarra People of the Pilbara, the Whadjuk Noongar People of the Perth region and all the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who are the Traditional Owners and First Nations peoples of these lands.

We pay our respects to Elders past and present and acknowledge their continuing connection and care for the land, water and Country.

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