Senior Environmental Advisor

lluka Resources is a leading global producer of the critical minerals zircon and high-grade titanium dioxide feedstocks (rutile and synthetic rutile). Iluka has also established a significant position in rare earth elements (rare earths). As an international supplier of critical minerals, Iluka’s products are used in an array of applications including technology, construction, medical, lifestyle and industrial uses. As the world moves towards a smarter, safer and sustainable future, Iluka’s high quality products 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 we operate.

About The Role

Are you an Environmental Professional interested in being part of an international mining company delivering environmental approvals for critical minerals projects in WA, NSW, Vic or SA?

We are seeking a Senior Environmental Advisor to join our team based in our Perth corporate office. You will be responsible for providing strategic advice and overseeing technical environmental impact assessments with the objective of securing environmental approvals for Iluka’s projects. Approvals may relate to new projects, operational expansion or upgrade projects, exploration works, closure planning or site relinquishment.

This is an exciting opportunity to deliver best-practice business, environmental and stakeholder outcomes. The role offers cross-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 will be responsible for:

• Scoping approvals and preparing fit-for-purpose approval strategy documents

• Managing and delivering environmental impact statement (EIS) programs, including:

  • Developing technical scopes of work for impact assessments

  • Managing request-for-tender (RFT)/request-for-proposal (RFP) processes

  • Onboarding and managing technical consultants

  • Developing and tracking EIS/study schedules

  • Supervising environmental study field programs

  • Undertaking critical review of consultant technical reports for alignment with statutory assessment requirements and the Iluka management system

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  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

• 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

What We Offer

• Flexible working arrangements

• Up to 18 Weeks Paid Parental Leave

• Ability to Purchase Additional Annual Leave

• Competitive Salary and Bonus Structures

• Company share matching scheme

You will be supported, empowered, included and encouraged to be the best version of yourself.

If you share our values of Integrity, Respect, Courage, Accountability and Collaboration; and you have the skills and experience to help us to succeed and deliver sustainable value, apply now.