Group Manager Social Performance

Group Manager Social Performance

South32’s approach to social performance

As a global mining and metals company, we create value by producing commodities that are used in all aspects of modern life. Our operations, development options and exploration programs are diversified by commodity and geography. We work to minimise the impact of our activities and aim to create enduring value for all of our stakeholders, at each stage of the mining lifecycle.

We are committed to making a meaningful contribution to people’s lives by creating lasting social, environmental and economic value.  We believe trust and transparency are essential to the way we operate; we listen to our stakeholders and work together to create shared value.

Operating ethically and responsibly is fundamental to fulfilling our purpose, delivering on our strategy and achieving our aspiration of building strong, mutually beneficial and trusting relationships with our stakeholders. We respect human rights and apply responsible business practices across our value chain.

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 teamin a newly created role as Group Manager Social Performance.

Reporting to the VP Sustainability Strategy, this pivotal role leads development and implementation of South32’s global approach to social performance. 

Leading the group social performance team, you will:

• Develop the social performance strategy for South32 in line with South32’s purpose and strategy, addressing community relationships, local economic development, cultural heritage management, resettlement, human rights, and Indigenous, traditional and tribal peoples’ engagement

• Create a global Social Performance Plan to deliver the strategy, and monitor progress against the Plan
• Advise and report to the Board and Lead Team on the risks and opportunities of community relationships, local economic development, cultural heritage management, resettlement, human rights, and Indigenous, traditional, and tribal peoples’ engagement.
• Lead South32’s approach to social performance reporting and collaborate with Reporting and Governance functions to ensure consistent and accurate social performance-related reporting and disclosures
• Manage and lead engagement with key external stakeholders on policy matters related to social performance
• Establish and maintain a governance framework to manage social performance risks and opportunities, including management of the South32 Social Performance standard.
• Lead delivery of the global Social Investment framework
• Provide guidance and coaching to teams executing the Social Performance Plan
• Provide guidance to support the overall management of the implementation of social performance-led actions, including the analysis of effectiveness of management plans that mitigate social performance risks
• Collaborate with other functions to manage stakeholder relations (including investor, government, media, civil society organisatons and community) with respect to social performance issues.
• Liaise with VPs Operations and Functions to ensure alignment of business plans and social performance-related commitments

About you

• A bachelor’s degree is essential, and postgraduate-level qualifications are desirable.
• Several years’ experience in a large, complex organisation in a leadership role.
• Extensive technical and applied knowledge in a broad range of social performance issues in a multi-location company context, preferably gained in a diversified resource company.
• Technical competence in research, learning, and monitoring and evaluation methods with a focus on social impact. 
• 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 the 24th July 2023