Study Manager (Closure)

The Opportunity – Study Manager (Closure) – Can be Brisbane or Darwin based – Permanent role

This position will form part of the South32’s Rehabilitation and Closure Planning team. The role requires the high level and well-developed application of study and closure practices. The position involves a high degree of interaction, influencing and coordination with related studies, operations, major projects and life of operation strategies.

This role will be offered on a permanent basis

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. We produce bauxite, alumina, aluminium, metallurgical coal, manganese, nickel, silver, lead and zinc at our operations in Australia, Southern Africa and South America. With a focus on growing our base metals exposure, we also have two development options in North America and several partnerships with junior explorers around the world.

Location

This role can be based at our GEMCO operation, or at our centrally located office in Brisbane.

Accountabilities  

Primary responsibilities are to:

•    Lead a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and scientists in the development of Closure studies for both the concept and pre- feasibility stage gates,
•    Delivery and management of study deliverables to enable successful toll gating of the closure study within required timeframes
•    Working closely with other planning and operational groups, the multi-disciplinary team (i.e., mine planners, geologists, environmental scientists, civil and environmental engineers) provides the data and technical insights for successful toll gating of the closure study from concept to pre-feasibility and prefeasibility to feasibility.
•    Developing and improving Closure study guidelines, frameworks to enable consistent delivery of Studies
•    Influencing the Operational group on closure strategy and provide clarity for external facing elements within the organisation (External affairs, Finance, Business Evaluation) 

About You  
 
•    Degree qualified in Geoscience, Mining Engineering, Metallurgy or Environmental Science or related discipline.
•    Post-graduate Qualification in business or project management desired
•    Ability to work at the strategic level and engage effectively with senior business leaders
•    Stakeholder relationship building and negotiations 
•    Risk management or other safety or assurance skills

Our Benefits

•    Competitive Salaries
•    Industry leading parental leave and family care policy
•    Flexible working arrangement
•    Free onsite fitness classes (if Perth based)
•    Education and career development
•    Participation in the Employee Share Plan
•    Incentive bonuses
•    Additional employer superannuation contributions which depend on the level of employee contributions you choose.

Please note: This advertisement will close on the 3rd January 2023