Environment and Community Advisor

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Environment and Community Advisor

Oaky Creek Coal

Tieri, QLD

Oaky Creek Coal, a Glencore Managed Operation, produces high quality export coking coal. We are a large, dynamic mine with a proven track record. We’re professional, take personal ownership and we’re committed to providing exceptional outcomes all while delivering safe coal. At Oaky we know it’s our people that make it all possible. Our culture promotes flexibility and teamwork, and rewards dedicated people with a can-do spirit, who take responsibility, and who have the drive to be leaders in their field.  We expect a lot, but we give a lot in return. We recognise and reward exceptional work.

Reporting to the Environment and Community Manager, an exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and qualified Environment and Community Advisor to join the team at Oaky Creek Coal.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Providing leadership to drive excellence in environment and community engagement.
• Provide technical advice and operational support.
• Onsite environmental and community stakeholder activities across the underground, surface and CHPP operations.
• Offsite stakeholder management activities covering the township of Tieri, neighbouring properties and exploration tenure.
• Developing strong working relationships with operations personnel, traditional owners, local business owners, community groups, pastoral and other relevant stakeholders
• Planning and implementing biodiversity and pest management programs, hydrology assessments, progressive rehabilitation certification applications, auditing systems and performance monitoring.
• Initiatives to progress responsible mining. 

About you:

• High performing, a systems thinker, goal orientated and highly organised.
• Able to demonstrate your commitment to a high performing safety culture.
• Hold a tertiary qualification in environmental science/engineering and/or social science, with community development expertise.  
• Experience with and a working knowledge of Queensland mine site activities.
• Have attention to detail in reporting and good written/verbal communication skills.

Just as importantly, we’ve worked hard to make sure you feel valued. In return, here are just some of the benefits we offer:

• Highly competitive mining salary plus annual short-term performance bonus
• 5 weeks annual leave per year
• Access to Coal Mining Industry Long Service Leave - one of the most generous long service leave schemes of any industry in the country
• Generously subsidised housing, or permanently allocated camp accommodation
• Relocation assistance
• Opportunities to salary sacrifice flights and/or enter into a novated lease vehicle arrangement
• Private Health or Salary Continuance reimbursement up to $3,500
• Active Lifestyle reimbursement for local amenities
• Years of service awards and Christmas gifts
• Town events and yearly Christmas parties 
• Reimbursement for prescription safety glasses up to $600
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), available to the whole family
• Provision for education assistance if you are wanting to further your studies down the track

The local town of Tieri has an exceptional standard of living and a vast array of facilities for adults and children. Visit www.tieri.com.au to see what it’s really like to live and work in this top little town.

This is a Monday to Friday role based in Tieri, with the opportunity to apply for a nine-day fortnight.

As per company policy, internal applicants should discuss their interest in this position with their manager prior to submitting an application.

For further information please contact: oakycreekhr@glencore.com.au

Applications Close: 23rd January 2025

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