Senior Environmental Advisor - Approvals

Iluka Resources

Perth

On-site

AUD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Up to 18 Weeks Paid Parental Leave

Ability to Purchase Additional Annual

Salary and Bonus Structures

Company share matching scheme

Job summary

Iluka Resources is seeking an experienced Environmental Advisor to support environmental approvals for critical minerals projects from our Perth office. You will oversee EIS programs, provide strategic guidance, and drive cross-functional collaboration to secure timely environmental approvals for new and upgrade projects across WA, NSW, VIC and SA.

Join a dynamic environmental team delivering best-practice outcomes, with occasional site travel and opportunities for growth and development within

Qualifications

Demonstrated experience in a similar role.
Degree in Environmental Science or equivalent.
Strong working knowledge of State and Commonwealth environmental legislation and regulatory processes.
Thorough understanding of principles of environmental impact assessment and environmental management.
Broad knowledge of mining and minerals processing and associated environmental considerations.
Demonstrated ability to manage time, budget and quality of deliverables.
Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and ArcGIS.
Current C Class Driver’s Licence.

Responsibilities

Scoping approvals and preparing fit-for-purpose approval strategy documents.
Managing and delivering environmental impact statement (EIS) programs.
Developing and maintaining positive and collaborative relationships with Government agencies and other stakeholders.
Identifying approvals risks early and designing pragmatic mitigation strategies to support project delivery outcomes.
Preparation of high-quality approvals documentation.
Supporting approvals delivery across Iluka’s broader project portfolio, including interstate collaboration and peak workload sharing.
Completing desktop and due diligence assessments to inform project feasibility, compliance and approvals requirements.
Providing environmental guidance to Iluka project and operational teams to ensure compliance.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Time management

Budget management

Regulatory knowledge

Environmental impact assessment

Mining environmental considerations

ArcGIS

Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in Environmental Science or equivalent

Tools

ArcGIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

lluka Resources is a leading global producer of the criticalmineralszircon and high-grade titanium dioxide feedstocks (rutile and synthetic rutile). Iluka has alsoestablisheda significant position in rare earths.As an international supplier of critical minerals, Iluka’s productsare used in an array of applications including technology, construction, medical, lifestyle and industrial uses. As the world moves towards a smarter,saferand sustainable future, Iluka’shigh qualityproducts are increasing in demand.

Our people are the foundation of our business and are vital to our success now and into the future. Iluka offers an empowering and inclusive work environment that is as diverse as the communities in which weoperate.

About The Role

Are you an Environmental Professional interested in being part of an international mining company delivering environmental approvals for critical minerals projects inWA, NSW,VicorSA?

We are seeking a Senior Environmental Advisor to join our team based in our Perth corporate office.Youwillbe responsible forprovidingstrategic advice and overseeing technical environmental impact assessments with theobjectiveof securing environmental approvals for Iluka’s projects. Approvals may relate tonewprojects,operational expansionor upgradeprojects,exploration works, closureplanningorsiterelinquishment.

This is an exciting opportunity to deliver best-practice business, environmental and stakeholder outcomes.The role offerscross-functional experience, with strong opportunities for personal growth and development.Occasional travel to our operational and project sites may be required.

Working within a dynamic environmental team, you willbe responsible for:

Scoping approvals and preparing fit-for-purpose approval strategy documents
Managing and delivering environmental impact statement (EIS) programs, including:
Developing and maintaining positive and collaborative working relationships with Government agencies and other stakeholders
Identifying approvals risks early and designing pragmatic mitigation strategies to support project delivery outcomes
Preparation of high-quality approvals documentation
Supporting approvals delivery across Iluka’s broader project portfolio, including interstate collaboration and peak workload sharing
Completing desktop and due diligence assessments to inform project feasibility, compliance and approvals requirements
Providing environmental guidance to Iluka project and operational teams to ensure compliance

About You

To be successful for this role, you will have:

Demonstrated experience in a similar role
Degreein Environmental Science or equivalent
Strong working knowledge ofStateandCommonwealthenvironmental legislation and regulatory processes
Thorough understanding of principles of environmental impact assessment and environmental management
Broadknowledgeof mining and minerals processing andassociatedenvironmentalconsiderations
Demonstrated ability to manage time,budgetand quality of deliverables
Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office and ArcGIS
Current C Class Driver’s Licence