Superintendent Sustainability

Perenti; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive remuneration package

Paid parental leave

Employee support services

Employee support services

Regular pulse-checks

Job summary

A leading mining services company located in Perth, Australia is seeking a full-time Superintendent Sustainability. This role focuses on leading sustainability performance, implementing strategies, and overseeing climate-related disclosures. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in a similar role, along with a strong background in sustainability strategy and risk management. This position offers competitive remuneration, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrated expertise in sustainability reporting, including AASB S2.
• Lead Auditor or Management Systems certification is desirable.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong project management capabilities and collaborative mindset.
• Desirable Lead Auditor or Management Systems certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sustainability strategies and standards.
• Manage climate-related disclosure requirements and reporting.
• Oversee data collection of emission sources.
• Oversee data collection for emissions (scope 1, 2, 3).
• Prepare sustainability reports and committee materials.
• Provide guidance and training to staff on sustainability matters.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver environmental commitments.
• Develop due diligence systems for human rights and modern slavery.

Skills

Sustainability strategy expertise

Climate-related risk management

Strong communication skills

Project management capability

Lead Auditor

Management Systems certification

Education

Tertiary qualification in sustainability or related discipline

Job description

Superintendent Sustainability

Perenti Perth, Western Australia, Australia

We are seeking a full‑time permanent Superintendent Sustainability to join our Corporate Safety and Sustainability Team at Perenti.

This role will enable you to lead and influence sustainability performance across the organisation, reporting to the Senior Manager Sustainability and working closely with the Corporate Safety and Sustainability team and stakeholders across the business to shape our sustainability strategy, strengthen governance, and deliver meaningful outcomes for our people, communities and environment.

Perenti is an ASX listed, diversified mining services group with interests in contract mining, drilling services, mining services and technology solutions. Headquartered in Perth with offices and operations across four continents, we employ more than 10,000 people focused on creating enduring value and certainty for our investors, clients, people, and the communities in which we operate.

Our purpose is to create enduring value and certainty, underpinned by five Principles – No shortcuts, Never wasteful, Walk in their shoes, Smarter together and Enable tomorrow. These Principles are the fabric of our business and drive the way we work, act and behave.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sustainability strategies and standards.
• Develop and manage systems and processes to meet the AASB S2 climate‑related disclosure requirements, including overseeing the development of climate‑related risks and opportunities registers, climate scenario analysis and financial impact assessments.
• Develop and maintain a group‑wide climate transition plan, including decarbonisation pathways and adaptation strategies.
• Oversee data collection of scope 1, 2, and 3 emission sources.
• Prepare sustainability reports, AASB S2 climate‑related disclosures and annual modern slavery reports (Australia and Canada).
• Provide guidance and training to relevant personnel for sustainability matters.
• Prepare materials for the Board’s Safety and Sustainability Committee and Group Executive Committee (GEC).
• Support Sustainability Steering Groups and develop information packs for meetings.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver key sustainability and environmental commitments.
• Develop and maintain human rights and modern slavery due diligence systems and deliver training.
• Conduct internal assurance over sustainability processes and metrics.
• Monitor legislative changes and identify opportunities for improvement in sustainability management.

Key Skills & Experience

• Tertiary qualification in sustainability, environmental science or related discipline (postgraduate desirable).
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrated expertise in sustainability strategy, climate‑related risk management, and sustainability reporting (including AASB S2 and modern slavery).
• Strong communication and influencing skills – confident engaging with diverse and global stakeholders.
• Strong project management capability and a collaborative mindset.
• Desirable – Lead Auditor, Management Systems certification.

What We Offer

• Located close to public transport in a great central location.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Competitive remuneration package, with discretionary performance‑based incentives.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee support services.
• Regular pulse‑checks and employee surveys.
• Commitment to your ongoing development, including on‑the‑job opportunities.
• Full‑time, permanent opportunity based near the Perth CBD.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are actively creating a diverse culture, where people are included and have development opportunities, regardless of gender, age, cultural background, disability, religion or sexual orientation, as well as differences in background, life experience, interpersonal and problem‑solving skills. We recognise that attracting and retaining a diverse, inclusive and collaborative workforce is key to our success as a business.