Glencore is
one of the world’s largest globally diversified natural resource companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities. Our operations comprise of around 150 mining, metallurgical and oil production assets. Our purpose is to responsibly source the commodities that advance everyday life. Employing 135,000 people globally, people are at the heart of our business, and we aim to attract employees who endeavour to be leaders in their field. To you, that means more opportunities to grow your career, grow your experiences, and grow your network of colleagues, mentors and even lifelong friends. All whilst making your mark on the future.
About your potential new position:
Glencore’s Zinc Capital Studies & Projects group is seeking an Environment & Community Advisor for a 14-month fixed term to cover one of our team on leave. The group is responsible for a range of studies in various stages of progress, ensuring alignment with Glencore values, policies, goals and governance, and delivery of studies in a multi-disciplinary setting. We support various aspects of sustainable development, including the biophysical and human environment, stakeholder analysis, environmental approvals, and closure planning. Our studies and projects include efforts related to mine development and expansion, smelter works and asset closure.
Reporting to the Principal - Environment & Community, you will use your expertise to support delivery of technical studies and approvals primarily for an open cut mining project with the potential for other projects as assigned. You will engage with technical professionals, be responsible for managing project environmental risks, meeting study requirements as per Glencore’s standards and guidelines and applicable legislation.
You will bring technical experience and complex problem-solving skills, and can collaborate well with others to build positive relationships. You are adaptable, providing guidance in a fluid environment. This is a great opportunity to make your mark in the execution of regulatory approvals and planning related to our historic Mount Isa Mines.
In this role you will:
* Assist the Sustainable Development team in the development of an open cut mining project.
* Be a technical subject matter expert for environment and community, working in pre-feasibility and feasibility studies, and development of key regulatory approvals.
* Advance work on environmental, human or regulatory risks and issues, providing pathways to resolution and management measures.
* Provide consultant management and support for Project Management activities.
* Assist or contribute to the writing and reviewing of reports, scopes of work and presentations.
* Participate in meetings and communications with project teams and site management, including visits to operating mine sites.
Our expectations of your qualifications, skills and experience:
* Degree in Environmental Sciences, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
* Approximately five years or more of experience relevant to the sustainable development in mining, including environmental planning and technical studies and approvals.
* Knowledge and experience in Australian Environmental legislation (particularly Queensland), Environmental Assessments; and regulator and stakeholder engagement strategies.
* You are knowledgeable in biophysical and human environment disciplines.
* Well-developed communication skills.
* You require limited supervision, are good at prioritising and work well with others in a team.
* You have the ability and willingness to travel to Mount Isa approximately 10 to 20% of your time
Location: You can be based in Brisbane or Mount Isa.
Timing: We anticipate a start date in early November 2024 to allow for a one month handover at either end of the 14 month fixed term contract.
What’s in it for you?
This is an excellent opportunity to grow your project portfolio of work with a major resources company. Whilst this is a fixed term contract focussed on a specific project, you will be joining a global projects team in a large multinational organisation, which may lead additional opportunities for you.
If you wish to expand your horizons apply now at glencore.com/careers/career-opportunities/all-vacancies