Group Manager Climate Change

Group Manager Climate Change

South32: Addressing Climate Change

As a global mining and metals company, we have an important role to play in responding to the risks and opportunities of climate change: to produce the metals that support the transition to a low-carbon world; and to do so in a way that seeks to minimise our impact.

South32’s approach to climate change is aligned with our purpose, integrated with our strategy, and focused on:

• reshaping our portfolio to include the base metals that are critical in the transition to a low carbon world.
• decarbonising our operations, with a focus on the four operations within our portfolio that account for the majority of our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions profile.
• understanding and responding to the potential physical impacts of climate change on our business to build operational resilience; and
• working with others to innovate, address shared challenges across industry, and decarbonise the value chain.

We support the goals of the Paris Agreement and have a long-term goal to achieve net zero GHG emissions by 2050, inclusive of Scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions.  We also have a medium-term target to halve our operational GHG emissions (i.e., Scope 1 and 2) by 2035 from our FY21 baseline.  Our Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP) (https://www.south32.net/sustainability/climate-change) describes the actions we are taking to address the risks and opportunities of climate change.  Our CCAP was the subject of a non-binding advisory resolution passed at our 2022 Annual General Meeting, with 89.6% of the votes cast in favour.

Our Team

Our South32 Sustainability Strategy team is diverse and values people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences. Our working environment is safe and inclusive, a place where you can thrive. We know our people are key to our success.

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join South32's Sustainability Strategy team in a newly created role as Group Manager Climate Change.

Reporting to the VP Sustainability Strategy, this pivotal role leads development and implementation of South32’s global approach to climate change.  In this role you will have the opportunity to develop the team, including recruitment of new team members.

Leading the group climate change team, you will:

• Manage a complex, multi-commodity portfolio within a progressive, dynamic, challenging, yet rewarding environment.
• Advise the Board and Lead Team on the risks and opportunities presented by climate change.
• Report on progress against South32’s public commitments on climate change to the Board, Lead Team, Climate Change Steering Committee, and externally.
• Liaise with the VPs of Operations and Functions to ensure alignment of business plans and climate change-related commitments.
• Collaborate with other functions to manage stakeholder relations (including investor, government, media, and civil society organisations) with respect to climate change issues
• Mentor and lead the climate change team to ensure alignment with South32's strategy and operating principles.

About you

• A bachelor’s degree is essential, and postgraduate-level qualifications are desirable.
• Extensive technical and applied knowledge of climate change issues in a multi-location company context, preferably gained in a diversified resource company.
• Knowledge of climate change risks and opportunities, trends, and expectations of investors, civil society, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to influence and gain the trust of the lead team and board.

Our benefits

• Competitive remuneration package
• Flexible working arrangements
• Industry-leading parental leave and family care policies
• Free onsite fitness classes
• Education and career development
• Participation in the Employee Share Plan
• Incentive bonuses
• Additional employer superannuation contributions depend on the level of employee contributions you choose.

Location

This role will be based at our corporate office in the heart of Perth's CBD, with stunning river views. Interstate and international candidates who are open to relocating to Perth are encouraged to apply.

For desirable candidates, we may consider basing the role in other South32 office locations.  

Our culture

At South32, our people are fundamental to our success. We’re focused on creating an inclusive workplace, with the right people in the right roles, who are engaged, empowered, and appropriately rewarded.

We aspire to be an inclusive organisation where our workforce reflects the broader demographic of the countries and communities where we operate.

South32 embraces diversity and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.

Please note: This advertisement will close on 24th July 2023