Principal Business Planner

ABOUT SOUTH32 

South32 is a globally diversified mining and metals company. Our purpose is to make a difference by developing natural resources, improving people’s lives now and for generations to come. We are trusted by our owners and partners to realise the potential of their resources.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

• Competitive salaries, including Short-Term Incentive Bonus
• Additional employer superannuation contributions which depend on the level of employee contributions you choose.
• Participation in the Employee Share Plan
• Flexible working arrangements and industry-leading parental leave and family care policy

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Opportunity - Permanent, Full-Time Position, this role will preferably be based at our office in Wollongong however Perth or Brisbane will be considered for the ideal candidate. We understand and value the benefits flexibility brings and operate a hybrid work model (in the office and from home)

Reporting to the Group Manager Planning, as Principal Business Planner, this role is responsible for coordinating the Life of the Operation Plan (LoOP), bringing all other functional elements together including costs, capital expenditure, marketing and sales, development projects, sustainability considerations and community plans. Thereby ensuring the long-term mine plan is a fully dynamic blueprint for the operation to reach its full value potential. 

The key responsibilities are, but not limited to:

• Process-driven with an agile mindset to ensure quality and pointed deliverables
• Works intimately with our Operational and Functional stakeholders to ensure the robustness of plans
• Provide technical, operational, and commercial support and challenge to ensure optimal business outcomes

ABOUT YOU 

• Minimum five years’ experience in a technical role of which 2 years are in Operations
• Experience in leading multidisciplinary projects with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement and delivery of robust business outcomes
• Experience in developing C-suite and Board level documents/presentations  
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence at all levels

Qualifications for this position are:

• Relevant degree (mining/processing/industrial/etc. engineering, accounting or business), or the equivalent of qualification gained through practical experience
• Second degree or postgraduate preferred, (MBA, marketing or business)

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 encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

The job advert will close on 10 October 2023