Senior Environmental Advisor - Approvals

Environmental approvals for critical minerals projects WA / SA / NSW

Perth based

Competitive base salary and short-term incentive program

lluka Resources is a leading global producer of the critical minerals zircon and high-grade titanium dioxide feedstocks (rutile and synthetic rutile). Iluka has also established a significant position in rare earth elements (rare earths). As an international supplier of critical minerals, Iluka’s products are used in an array of applications including technology, construction, medical, lifestyle and industrial uses. As the world moves towards a smarter, safer and sustainable future, Iluka’s high quality products are increasing in demand.

Our people are the foundation of our business and are vital to our success now and into the future. Iluka offers an empowering and inclusive work environment that is as diverse as the communities in which we operate.

About The Role

Are you an Environmental Professional interested in being part of an international mining company delivering environmental approvals for critical minerals projects in WA, SA and NSW?

Perth based opportunity with both office and fieldwork, you will be responsible for providing strategic advice and overseeing technical environmental impact assessments with the objective of securing environmental approvals for Iluka’s projects. Approvals may relate to exploration works, baseline studies for proposed new operations, operational expansion projects, closure plans or relinquishment.

This is an exciting opportunity to deliver best-practice business, environmental and stakeholder outcomes with significant opportunity for personal growth and development.

Working within a dynamic environmental team, you will be responsible for :

Developing approvals strategies for both primary and secondary approvals

Managing environmental impact statement (EIS) programs, including :

Developing technical scopes of work for environmental impact assessments

Delivering and / or overseeing impacts assessments

Managing request-for-tender (RFT) / request-for-proposal (RFP) processes

Onboarding and managing technical consultants

Developing and tracking EIS / study schedules

Supervising environmental study field programs

Undertaking critical review of consultant technical reports for alignment with statutory assessment requirements and the Iluka management system

Developing and maintaining positive and collaborative working relationships with Government agencies and other stakeholders

Designing mitigating strategies to minimise environmental impact and approvals risk to Iluka

Preparation of high-quality approvals documentation

Partnering effectively with the broader project and operational teams, including provision of guidance and advice to ensure compliance with legislation and company environmental policies and procedures

Supporting interstate approval specialists and other Iluka projects, as required

Supporting existing Iluka operations, as required

About You

To be successful for this role, you will have :

Demonstrated experience in a similar role

Degree in Environmental Science or equivalent

Excellent knowledge of and experience with relevant State & Federal Government environmental and planning legislation and regulatory processes

Thorough understanding of principles of environmental impact assessment and environmental management

Broad understanding of mining and minerals processing and relevant environmental matters relating to these practices

Demonstrated ability to manage time, budget and quality of deliverables

Ability to influence, collaborate and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders

Excellent computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, GIS, PowerPoint)

Current C Class Driver’s License

What We Offer

Flexible working arrangements, hybrid working and flexi hours

Up to 18 Weeks Paid Parental Leave

Ability to Purchase Additional Annual Leave

Competitive Salary and Bonus Structures

Company share matching scheme

You will be supported, empowered, included and encouraged to be the best version of yourself.

If you share our values of Integrity, Respect, Courage, Accountability and Collaboration; and you have the skills and experience to help us to succeed and deliver sustainable value, apply now

Applications Close : 7th July 2025

We respect and encourage diversity in a workforce that reflects our communities.”