At Hail Creek, everything we do is about developing our people, optimising our asset and improving our future. We positively impact our people and communities. We strive to be industry leaders – the Mine of Choice. It’s a culture that fosters pragmatic outcomes where things happen quickly. We promote those ‘out of the box’ ideas to continuously improve and no day is ever the same. With a large and passionate workforce of over 1,000 people, there is a great opportunity for you to contribute and make an impact.
Glencore is committed to providing an environment that adheres to the Respect at Work Legislation.
Job Description
An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Environment and Community Advisor to join our dynamic and successful team for a period of 16 months of maternity leave coverage. Reporting to the Environment and Community Manager, your key responsibility will be to develop, implement and continuously improve the management systems that underpin the mine’s environmental and community performance. In this position, you will provide advice and support to line managers, staff, employees, and contractors to ensure that our commitments to environmental and social responsibility are included in the day-to-day consideration and strategic development of the mine.
Managing compliance with regulatory environmental requirements, Glencore Standards and Mine Standards is imperative, along with identifying and managing community and other stakeholders’ expectations and relationships. Specifically, you will also be responsible for maintaining current environmental systems (including monitoring and reporting), Cultural Heritage, Biodiversity Offset Management, GIS, Pest Management, Community & Stakeholder Engagement, Ground Disturbance activities (operations and exploration) and contractor management. Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to assist in the ongoing development of Hail Creek Open Cut’s environmental management systems.
Your background will include tertiary qualifications in Applied Science, Environmental Science or a related discipline, and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role, enabling you to provide a high level of technical expertise and support to the operation. Proven experience in environmental management, a solid understanding of Environmental legislation and community liaison is essential, your visible leadership and strong influential communication skills will be vital in your continuous interaction with employees and contractors. Mining industry experience is highly desirable but not essential.
Just as importantly, we’ve worked hard to make sure you feel valued. In return, here are just some of the benefits we offer:
The successful candidate will have the option to work a compressed 9 day-fortnight flexible work arrangement
Direct employment with Glencore – we are a responsible miner of coal that has a track record of operational excellence
A competitive package with lifestyle benefits
Annual short term performance bonus
Above award Annual Leave entitlement
Access to Coal Mining Industry Long Service Leave - one of the most generous long service leave schemes
Provision for Education Assistance if you are wanting to further your studies down the track.
This role is a wonderful opportunity for you no matter your circumstance. You will have the option to either live locally in one of the communities that surround our operation or stay on site in our amazing Village. We are only a one and quarter hour drive from the beautiful Mackay hinterland and a two- and half-hour drive from Airlie Beach and the Whitsunday Islands and have a diverse group of people at our operation commuting from multiple locations in Queensland such as Rockhampton and Townsville, to name a few.
Our people think and act like entrepreneurs. We have built a culture that rewards dedicated people with a can-do spirit, who take responsibility, and who have the drive to be leaders in their field. If you are caring, responsive, intuitive, and driven, and can operate within a dynamic environment, this is your chance to become part of a culture that empowers people and drives progression.
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For further information please contact:
Ashleigh Head – Human Resources Coordinator
