Advisor - Sustainability and Environment
Job no: 503029
Work type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Dugald River Mine
We are MMG and we mine for progress.
At MMG, our vision is to create a leading international mining company for a low carbon future.
We mine for progress to create wealth for our people, host communities and shareholders with an ambition to grow and diversify our resource, production and value.
Our aim is to create a workplace that encourages diversity and inclusion and supports our people to grow. We are guided by our values; think safety first, respect each other, work together, do what we say, and we want to be better. We recognise the unique value your contribution makes to the progress of our company and the communities in which we operate.
Dugald River mine is one of the world’s top 10 Zinc mine operations, which has been producing zinc concentrate for customers around the world since 2017.
The mine is committed to a low-carbon future. In April 2023 the Dugald River Solar Farm began operations, supplying a third of the mine’s power, and reducing emissions by 33% and this is just the start of its renewable energy transition.
Dugald River employs around 750 employees and contractors on a mix of fly-in, fly-out and local residential basis. The village provides all the amenities including a gym, with a women’s only area, a tennis court, swimming pool, walking track and entertainment area.
Advisor - Sustainability and Environment
Reporting to the Superintendent – Environment, this role will provide strong support for the management of sustainability reporting, compliance, and initiatives at Dugald River Mine (DRM). The role will also provide support for other activities undertaken at DRM to meet internal and external environmental obligations. The role is available on a drive out basis (DIDO) from Cloncurry or Mount Isa, or a fly in fly out basis (FIFO) from Townsville or Brisbane. The roster is Variable 8/6, 8/6:4/3, 4/3 Hybrid (Onsite / Offsite). An attractive additional incentive is available to employees who live or move into the Cloncurry township.
Qualifications, Skills and Competencies:
- Bachelor degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or a related discipline at a recognised University.
- Solid experience in data management, report writing, with a preference for candidates with PowerBi, Excel and other systems knowledge.
- Experience with ESG reporting, and audit/assurance processes.
- Broad knowledge in ESG reporting frameworks, including but not limited to IFRS S1 and S2 (ISSB), TNFD, ASRS, GRI and ICMM Performance Expectations.
- Working knowledge of TNFD LEAP methodology, nature baseline management, decarbonisation pathway modelling, and the mitigation hierarchy
- Project management skills to deliver complex, multi-stakeholder assessments and plans (e.g., LEAP, NAP).
- Previous mining, manufacturing, oil and gas or heavy industry experience is viewed favourably.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Ensure oversight of compliance with data and reporting obligations at Dugald River through site-specific documentation and governance frameworks aligned with the MMG’s Sustainability Framework.
- Coordinate and project manage the site’s delivery of the MMG Nature and Climate Strategies, including acting as secretary for the associated working groups, developing RACI matrices, and ensuring alignment with corporate Work Quality Requirements (WQRs).
- Own and manage key sustainability data systems (ENVIZI, Borealis, SAP, IEM, PowerBi, etc) as the site super-user, ensuring data integrity, timely validation, and accurate reporting.
- Lead the development, maintenance, and regular review of core strategic plans, including the site-specific LEAP Assessment, Nature Action Plan (NAP), and Decarbonisation Plan, ensuring they are integrated into the ABP/SDP cycle.
- Support climate scenario analysis and developing or updating monitoring programs for site-specific nature targets.
- Assist environmental team with day-to-day site environmental management and implementing environmental monitoring programs where required.
What we offer
Remuneration for this role includes a competitive salary package, annual bonus and generous local allowances for employees living in the local community of Cloncurry and Mt Isa.
On-site accommodation at Dugald River is provided in fully air-conditioned en-suite rooms and includes meal service and room cleaning. The village features, communal media facilities including 4G coverage, onsite Medical Centre, sporting facilities, swimming pool and gym facilities.
MMG also provides the following generous benefits for employees living in the local community of Cloncurry & Mt. Isa
- Gym/PCYC membership
- Access to MMG Charter flights to Brisbane and Townsville for family/leisure purposes
- Financial support for families where children attend boarding school
- Retention payment for long term Cloncurry residents
MMG is committed to supporting our local communities of Cloncurry Shire and Mount Isa City Council Local Government Areas. MMG encourages local residents to apply for opportunities at Dugald River. We also support successful candidates to relocate to the region and provide a generous relocation package.
We are an equal opportunity employer who values and respects diversity. If you share our values and feel that you could make a meaningful difference in this role, please apply online. To know more about MMG please visit our webpage https://www.mmg.com/
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Applications close: E. Australia Standard Time
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