Tenements Advisor

Mineral Resources; City Of Stirling; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mineral Resources Limited (MinRes) is seeking a Tenement Advisor to maintain and grow MinRes’ tenement portfolio in Western Australia. You will collaborate with key stakeholders to develop and execute tenement strategies while ensuring compliance with legal requirements.

You will compile reporting, lodge applications, and manage tenement conditions, transfers and extensions, supported by robust data systems. An emphasis on accuracy, stakeholder engagement and timely decision-making is essential.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in law, geology, planning or related discipline are highly regarded.
• Experience with tenement management and compliance systems is preferred (e.g., LandTracker, Expenditure Watch, ERP, GIS).
• Strong knowledge of the Mining Act, Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Resources Act and Land Administration Act as they apply to tenure in WA.
• Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Project management skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Outcomes-oriented problem solver with negotiation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to deliver results on multiple tasks with tight timeframes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee MinRes’ portfolio of mining and petroleum tenements in line with legislation and strategy.
• Compile and lodge statutory reporting and track tenure conditions.
• Prepare tenure applications and acquisitions to support projects and operations.
• Execute compliance actions per Mining, Petroleum and Land Administration Acts, including extensions, transfers and mortgages.
• Maintain an accurate tenement database and management systems.
• Collaborate with Strategic Planning, Exploration, Geology and Business Development to plan tenure strategies.
• Ensure operations comply with legal/regulatory frameworks and continuously improve processes.

Education

Tertiary Qualifications in Law, Geology, Planning or related discipline

Tools

LandTracker

Expenditure Watch

ERP

GIS systems

Job description

MinRes can offer you!

• ASX 200 Company - A dynamic global leader with cutting edge innovation
• We invest in your career, with a focus on leadership, upskilling, training and development programs
• Live Your Best Life! Our benefits offer you access to deals, support and discounts to help you unlock the important things in Life – Health, Family, Recreation and Your Future with MinRes

The Opportunity

As Tenement Advisor, you will play a critical role in maintaining MinRes’ mining and petroleum tenement portfolio and new tenure acquisitions, in line with business strategy and statutory requirements.

You will have the ability to collaborate with key business stakeholders in the development and execution of MinRes tenement strategy, providing sound and reliable advice to the business regarding risk management, tenement security and acquisition strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with overseeing of MinRes’ portfolio of mining and petroleum tenements in compliance with relevant legislation and business strategy.
• Assist with the compilation and lodgement of statutory reporting and tracking of tenure conditions.
• Assist with the compilation and lodgement of tenure applications and acquisitions to support projects and operations.
• Ensure accurate and timely execution of compliance actions in accordance with the Mining, Petroleum and Land Administration and other relevant legislation; including, managing expenditure monitoring and reporting, and the lodgement of statutory documentation to support extension of terms, transfers, surrenders, caveats and mortgages.
• Maintain an accurate and comprehensive tenement database, and associated tenement management and reporting systems.
• Collaborate with Strategic Planning, Exploration and Geology and Business Development teams to develop and execute tenement application and divestment strategies for existing and greenfield sites.
• Ensure MinRes operates in accordance with legal and regulatory frameworks, through regular review and improvement of policies, processes and procedures for tenement acquisition and compliance.

Experience and skills required

• Tertiary Qualifications in Law, Geology, Planning or in a related discipline highly regarded
• Prior experience with tenement management and compliance systems (for example, LandTracker, Expenditure Watch, ERP, GIS systems, or similar)
• Excellent working knowledge of the Mining Act, Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Resources Act and Land Administration Act as they apply to mining and petroleum tenure in Western Australia
• Demonstrated ability to develop strong relationships and work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders
• Project management skills and an aptitude for managing competing priorities
• An outcomes-orientated problem solver, with proven negotiation skills
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to deliver results while working on multiple tasks with tight timeframes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

About Mineral Resources

MinRes is a leading diversified resources company with extensive operations in lithium, iron ore, energy and mining services across Western Australia. With a focus on people and innovation, MinRes has become one of the ASX’s best-performing companies since listing in 2006.

Our headquarters at 20 Walters Drive sets a new standard for workplace wellness.World class facilities include a café, restaurant, commercial gym, crèche, daycare and health centre, including GP.

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