Senior Environment & Compliance Lead – Mining

Develop Global Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Salary sacrificing options

STI/LTI incentives

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Develop operates the Woodlawn Copper‑Zinc mine in NSW and is seeking an Environment and Compliance Superintendent to ensure site compliance with environmental, sustainability and regulatory obligations. The role reports to the General Manager Woodlawn and leads the environmental team within a safety‑focused culture.

Key duties include managing regulatory documents, maintaining the EMS, submitting regulator reports, and coordinating with authorities to support site approvals and ongoing

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Environmental Science or Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with major resources or environmental regulator.
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to analyse and present data for decision-making.
• Awareness of NSW mining legislation and regulatory framework.

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental and regulatory documents for permitting and consent; review/update per policy.
• Implement and maintain EMS aligned with company expectations.
• Lead environmental department and mentor direct reports.
• Submit regulator reports and maintain timely submissions; engage regulators.
• Build and maintain relationships with regulatory authorities and stakeholders.
• Lead compliance to site approvals and modifications for long-term direction.
• Drive environmental risk management improvements and regulatory thinking.
• Monitor NSW environmental regulations relevant to the site.
• Coordinate regulator site interactions and communicate company positions.
• Lead the Environmental and Regulatory function on site at senior level.
• Support environmental studies and impact assessments as required.
• Support mining and processing operations’ environmental components.
• Oversee environment department budget and cost management.

Skills

People leadership

Data analysis

Problem solving

Regulatory awareness

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor of Environmental Science / Environmental Engineering

Job description

Develop operates the Woodlawn Copper‑Zinc mine in NSW and is seeking an Environment and Compliance Superintendent to ensure site compliance with environmental, sustainability and regulatory obligations. The role reports to the General Manager Woodlawn and leads the environmental team within a safety‑focused culture.

Key duties include managing regulatory documents, maintaining the EMS, submitting regulator reports, and coordinating with authorities to support site approvals and ongoing