Specialist, - Sustainability Performance and Standards

MMG Limited; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MMG Limited, a global mining company, is seeking a Specialist - Sustainability Performance and Standards to join the Sustainability team on a two-year fixed-term contract. You will drive performance improvement and implement leading standards across MMG's operations, working with site and corporate stakeholders.

You will lead CMSI program activities, manage ESG ratings and benchmarking submissions, and develop practical guidance and training to strengthen sustainability capability across the

Qualifications

• Experience implementing sustainability standards and performance improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of CMSI, ICMM Mining Principles, Copper Mark and ESG ratings methodologies.
• Proven experience managing ESG ratings, external assessments and evidence-based submissions.
• Strong stakeholder engagement across functions, cultures and geographies.
• Excellent analytical, project management and communication skills.
• Degree in Sustainability, Environmental Management, Social Performance, Business or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead sustainability performance monitoring, analysis and quarterly reporting across MMG.
• Coordinate performance improvement plans and track delivery of sustainability initiatives across sites and functions.
• Lead MMG's CMSI program, including assessments, implementation planning, assurance readiness and claims coordination.
• Manage ESG ratings, rankings and benchmarking submissions, including methodology reviews and peer analysis.
• Develop practical guidance, tools and training materials to build sustainability capability across the business.
• Facilitate collaboration between corporate functions and operational sites to strengthen sustainability performance.

Skills

Sustainability analytics

Stakeholder engagement

ESG program implementation

Reporting & communications

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Sustainability or related field

Job description

At MMG, we mine for progress. We are committed to creating a workplace where our people can thrive while contributing to the responsible production of the minerals the world needs for a low-carbon future

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Specialist - Sustainability Performance and Standards to join our Sustainability team for a two-year fixed-term contract. Reporting to the Head of Sustainability, this role will play a key part in driving sustainability performance improvement and implementing leading sustainability standards across MMG's global operations.

Working closely with site and corporate stakeholders, you will lead MMG's participation in major sustainability assessments and frameworks, including the Consolidated Mining Standard Initiative (CMSI), ESG ratings and benchmarking programs. You will also support continuous improvement through performance analysis, implementation planning, capability building and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead sustainability performance monitoring, analysis and quarterly reporting across MMG.
• Coordinate performance improvement plans and track delivery of sustainability initiatives across sites and functions.
• Lead MMG's CMSI program, including assessments, implementation planning, assurance readiness and claims coordination.
• Manage ESG ratings, rankings and benchmarking submissions, including methodology reviews and peer analysis.
• Develop practical guidance, tools and training materials to build sustainability capability across the business.
• Facilitate collaboration between corporate functions and operational sites to strengthen sustainability performance and readiness for external assessments.

About You

You are a sustainability professional with strong analytical skills and experience implementing sustainability standards and performance improvement initiatives within a complex organisation.

You will bring:

• Experience implementing sustainability standards, assurance frameworks or ESG programs within mining, resources or similarly complex industries.
• Strong knowledge of sustainability frameworks such as ICMM Mining Principles, CMSI, Copper Mark, ESG ratings and benchmarking methodologies.
• Proven experience managing ESG ratings, external assessments and evidence-based submissions.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across multiple functions, cultures and geographies.
• Excellent analytical, project management and communication skills.
• Tertiary qualifications in Sustainability, Environmental Management, Social Performance, Business or a related discipline.
• Additional language capability in Mandarin, Spanish or French would be highly regarded.

What We Offer

At MMG, we offer opportunities to work on meaningful sustainability challenges within a truly global organisation. You'll collaborate with experts across our operations and corporate teams while helping shape and strengthen our sustainability performance and standards.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought and experience is valued and where everyone has the opportunity to contribute and grow.

MMG is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people of diverse backgrounds and experiences.