Principal – Environmental Approvals and Tenure

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Ref. No. 42336

Why consider working with us at Glencore?

Glencore is one of the world’s largest globally diversified natural resource companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities. Our operations comprise of around 150 mining, metallurgical and oil production assets. Our purpose is to responsibly source the commodities that advance everyday life. Employing 135,000 people globally, people are at the heart of our business, and we aim to attract employees who strive to be leaders in their field.

Our Glencore Metals Australia (GMA) business encompasses a complex and diverse scope across Zinc, Nickel and Copper Assets in Qld, NT and WA, including underground and open pit mines, processing plants (concentrators, smelters and a refinery) and port facilities.

The Role

This is an exciting and diverse specialist opportunity reporting to the Regional Manager Environment and Social Performance with the Glencore Metals Australia (GMA) regional Health, Safety, Environment and Community team. Your primary purpose will be to provide effective leadership and management for Environmental Approvals and Tenure across GMA delivering complex and strategic approvals and projects such a No Net Loss of Biodiversity. Success will require you to be self-driven, an innovative problem solver, have strong applied technical skills and thrive on challenges in a dynamic and exciting work environment.

Key Requirements

• Manage and lead the Environmental Approvals and Tenure team to deliver strategic advice and regulatory approvals for the GMA assets.
• Proactive leadership in developing and implementing strategies, team plans and targets, related to aspects including but not limited to approvals and compliance, No Net Loss of Biodiversity, and management of land leases.
• Ensure legislative frameworks and compliance obligations are known, understood and provide effective support to assets in regard to environmental and compliance risk mitigation.
• Advance work on environmental, human or regulatory risks and issues, providing pathways to resolution and management measures.
• Lead the preparation and review of Environmental Authority / Permit amendment applications and other regulatory requirements such as development plans and lease renewals.
• Maintain relationships with external regulatory bodies and non-regulatory groups, and influence legislative / policy change through industry groups and submissions.
• Contribute to pre-feasibility and feasibility studies for major projects.
• Create a positive team culture to sustain quality performance, professional development and a safe working environment.

What we expect to learn about you:

• You have tertiary qualifications in an appropriate discipline such as Environmental Science.
• Approximately ten years or more of experience relevant to environmental management in mining, including environmental planning, technical studies and approvals.
• Knowledge and experience in Australian environmental legislation, environmental assessments; and regulator and stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Several years of leadership experience, and effectively build rapport and trust within teams.
• Whilst you can see and develop strategic implications and opportunities you are also able to keep across the critical details.
• Effective planning and project management skills.
• You have the ability and willingness to travel to our Australian sites as required.

The Opportunity

The size and scope of Glencore provides exceptional career opportunities, potentially globally. You will be surrounded by people who are enthusiastic about their work and enjoy what they do. You will be supported to achieve excellent results, encouraged to think, and act entrepreneurially, to explore new ideas and influence change.

Apply now at glencore.com/careers/career-opportunities/all-vacancies

Applications Close: Sunday, 22 February 2026