Principal External Affairs

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 GEMCO

Located on the tropical Groote Eylandt in the Northern Territory, GEMCO is an open-cut mine that is accountable for over 20% of the world’s manganese ore production. Groote Eylandt is home to the Anindilyakwa people, who are the traditional owners of the land and have been working alongside GEMCO since 1963.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

• 26 weeks full-paid, or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers
• Flexible work options include working from home, flexible hours & job sharing
• The opportunity to become a shareholder of South32 through our share plans
• Options for additional superannuation contributions 
• Excellent facilities including gym, beachside workout area, swimming pool, golf course, tennis and squash courts, sports oval, and scenic walking tracks

ABOUT THE ROLE 

This role is a Permanent position on a 4:3 roster, FIFO from Darwin or Cairns. Residential option to live on Groote Eylandt considered.  

As the Principal External Affairs, you will be responsible for developing engagement activities to support GEMCO's closure strategy, ensuring alignment with commitments to the ALC and Traditional Owners of Groote Eylandt while delivering a positive and sustainable legacy for the community.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to: 

• Lead and coordinate the social aspects of GEMCO's closure in collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Develop and implement social research and stakeholder engagement plans to support the closure process
• Coordinate activities relating to the Closure Steering Committee, including technical studies and economic development projects
• Support external Closure Working Groups and contribute to the development of closure-related plans and community initiatives

ABOUT YOU 

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following: 

• Experience in Mining or Environment roles preferred
• Experience working with regional or remote Indigenous communities is preferred
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify technical content for diverse audiences
• Expertise in complex stakeholder engagement

Qualifications for this position are: 

• Tertiary qualification in Science, Environment, Engineering, Communications, or related field, or extensive relevant work experience

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.

This job advert will close on Thursday 5th December 2024.