DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE 

At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world. As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives. Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

 

ABOUT WORSLEY

Are you looking to be home every night? If so, this is your opportunity to live, work and play a short drive from stunning coastlines, scenic trails and the food and wine heartland of the west. 

Located in the picturesque south-west and Peel regions of Western Australia, South32 Worsley Alumina is on a journey to become the world’s leading Alumina producer where our 1500 workforce value the lifestyle that Worsley Alumina has to offer.

Our integrated Bauxite Mine, Alumina Refinery and Port Operation is creating the essential products needed for a sustainable low carbon future.

 

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

26 weeks full-paid, or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers. The opportunity to become a shareholder of South32 through our share plans. Options for additional superannuation contributions.  Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognises both your individual performance and the overall success of the business.

 

ABOUT THE ROLE 

This role is a Permanent position on 9-day fortnight – DIDO to our Boddington Mine, located a short drive from the community of Boddington (10 minutes), Pinjarra (50 minutes) and the City of Mandurah (1 hour).

As the Senior Specialist Land Agreements is to coordinate mining agreements and approvals supporting the short term, medium term and tactical mine plans for the Worsley operation. Ensuring existing obligations and commitments associated with land access agreements and approvals are met.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

In conjunction with the Mine Development Planning Supt, negotiate land access agreements facilitating exploration and mining activities on neighbouring private land; including preparation of business justifications and negotiation strategies. In conjunction with the Mine Development Planning Supt develop and manage the annual Land Access and Buffer Management strategy, supporting integrated mine plans and operational buffer management. Support delivery of enabling activities to support integrated mine plans through interaction with approvals, heritage, engineering and project teams. Ensure Land Access activities are managed in accordance with South32 internal standards and governance, and relevant legislation. Provide advice regarding relevant mining legislation, including the Worsley State Agreement, Mining Act, relevant Mining Act approvals and commercial Agreements as they support the Worsley Mining Operation. Support development of Land Management budgets and forecasts for existing and future land access obligations and activities.

 

 

ABOUT YOU

Understand and interpret property and land related legislation, especially Mineral Titles Legislation  Strong and effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to foster alignment and collaboration between multi-disciplinary technical teams as well as sub-functions. Relationship building skills, demonstrated empathy, emotional intelligence and cross-cultural effectiveness with the ability to achieve consensus and build alignment cooperatively. Ability to track and manage legal and commercial obligations.

 

Qualifications for this position are: 

Bachelor’s degree in business, Commerce, Engineering, Geoscience or Science or similar. Proven capability in developing business cases, undertaking trade off analysis, negotiating, and delivering commercial outcomes. Understanding and interpretation of legal documents, especially Land Access Agreements, Mineral Title related agreements and State Agreements

 

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate.  We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

 

The job advert will close on 21st February 2025.