Senior Land Agreements Specialist

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 WORSLEY

Are you looking to be home every night? If so, this is your opportunity to live, work and play a short drive from stunning coastlines, scenic trails and the food and wine heartland of the west. 

Located in the picturesque south-west and Peel regions of Western Australia, South32 Worsley Alumina is on a journey to become the world’s leading Alumina producer where our 1500 workforce value the lifestyle that Worsley Alumina has to offer.

Our integrated Bauxite Mine, Alumina Refinery and Port Operation is creating the essential products needed for a sustainable low carbon future.

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 and job sharing
• The opportunity to become a shareholder of South32 through our share plans
• Options for additional superannuation contributions 

ABOUT THE ROLE 

This role is a Permanent position on a 9-day fortnight, based at our Boddington Bauxite Mine, which is located a short drive from the community of Boddington (10 minutes), Pinjarra (50 minutes) and the City of Mandurah (1 hour).

As the Senior Specialist Land Agreements, you will be responsible for coordinating mining agreements and approvals to support short-term, medium-term, and tactical mine plans for the Worsley operation while ensuring that existing obligations and commitments related to land access agreements are met.

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

• Negotiate land access agreements and prepare business justifications in collaboration with the Mine Development Planning Superintendent, ensuring compliance with South32's values and relevant legislation
• Develop and manage the annual Land Access and Buffer Management strategy, supporting integrated mine plans and operational buffer management
• Ensure Land Access activities adhere to South32’s internal standards and governance, and manage Mining Act and Local Government approvals for new mining areas
• Support the development and monitoring of Land Management budgets, manage expenditures, and identify continuous improvement opportunities for land access and management activities

ABOUT YOU 

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following: 

• Strong in business, legal, and commercial matters, with proven skills in developing business cases and achieving commercial outcomes
• Proven experience in successfully negotiating land access with third parties
• Expertise in interpreting Land Access Agreements, Mineral Titles, State Agreements, and related legislation
• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills for collaboration and relationship-building across teams
• Sound presentation, report and document writing skills

Qualifications for this position are: 

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Commerce, Engineering, Geoscience or Science or related field

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 Monday 26th August 2024.