Principal Resource & Reserve Governance

Our Team:

Our workforce is diverse and values individuals from different backgrounds and life experiences. We provide a secure, welcoming environment where you can flourish. We at South32 are aware that our success depends on our people.

The Opportunity – Permanent, Full Time Position

The newly created position of Principal Resource & Reserve Governance will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of level 2 processes for Resource and Reserve Governance as well as assisting with the global leadership on public reporting of South32’s Resource, Reserve & Exploration outcomes.

Reporting to the Senior Manager Resource & Reserve Governance, other key accountabilities of the role will include:

• Implement and maintain framework, policy and procedures related to the reporting of Mineral Resources, Ore Reserves and Exploration Results for the company. 
• Plan and coordinate activities associated with reporting across all mining operations.
• Maintain and manage records for each operation in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Fulfil Level 2 governance processes to verify and validate controls
• Execute processes to educate and train professionals involved in the disclosure of resources & reserves.
• Represent the company through various JVP and external activities
   

About You

• Overriding commitment to Health & Safety and sustainable development
• Prior experience in a variety of operational, technical, and leadership positions, including knowledge of mining operations, public reporting, and technical management
• Knowledge of resource estimation, mine planning, and value across a variety of commodities and mining operations
• Knowledge of public reporting codes, Australian Securities Exchange Listing Rules pertaining to Resource and Reserve reporting
• Planning and coordination of activities and personnel to deliver the stated results 
• Deep level of understanding of the company’s portfolio of operations
• Auditing & training skills
• Ability to convey messages across a wide range of groups. 
• Technically capable, curious, and inquiring
• Proven ability to facilitate teamwork, engineer consensus, knowledge sharing and promote collaboration across teams without direct line management authority. Ability to engineer consensus and build organisational capability
• Effective relationship and people management skills
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills; experience communicating at all levels in the organisation
• Expertise in mine value optimization, having accounted for geology, process, and other non-mining factors
• A demonstrated capability for attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and fair and critical thinking
• Have a sound sense of judgement and acting with credibility
• Logical aptitude and leadership qualities
• Promote objective thinking and innovation
• Efficient problem-analysis and solution-providing skills
• Strong and effective coordination skills
   

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent
• Post-graduate qualifications and Proficiency in other languages an advantage (Desirable)

Location
This role will be based at our office in the heart of the Perth CBD. We understand and value the benefits flexibility brings and operate a hybrid work model (in the office and from home).

Our benefits

• Competitive Salaries
• Incentive bonuses
• Participation in the Employee Share Plan
• Industry leading parental leave and family care policy
• Education and career development
• Free onsite wellness classes
• Additional employer superannuation contributions which depend on the level of employee contributions you choose.

Our Culture 
At South32, our people are fundamental to our success. We’re focused on creating an inclusive and flexible 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 26th April 2023