Whitehaven Coal is the dominant player in Australia’s only emerging high-quality coal basin. With a culture based on our STRIVE values, our reputation for excellence in project delivery and safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operations continues to grow.

 
Our STRIVE Values connect us and define how we behave. Whitehaven Coal award, recognise and celebrate individuals and teams going above and beyond the requirements of their role to deliver excellent outcomes while demonstrating our values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Value and Excellence.

About The Role
Due to business growth, we have a requirement for a Lead - Group Approvals to join our HSE team. Reporting to the Group Manager Approvals – QLD, the primary purpose of the role is to deliver approvals required across the QLD Whitehaven Coal Group.

This role is based in our Brisbane office with travel to site as required.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the preparation and submission of approvals under relevant legislation for QLD assets and projects
• Develop and manage approval strategies, timelines, and risk assessments
• Project management including managing multi-disciplined consultants 
• Technical review of specialist reports associated with approval documentation.
• Informing and advising projects and operations on environmental policy and regulatory changes relevant to the business
• Supporting development of material to assist with stakeholder engagement and strategy regarding approvals

What You’ll Bring 

• Degree qualifications in Environmental Sciences or related discipline
• Demonstrated experience in a similar/same role in the resources sector
• Proven experiences in managing major and complex environmental projects with a wide range of stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing solutions to complex environmental issues
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills and great attention to detail

Why Whitehaven Coal?

• Career development, mentorship and coaching
• Flexible work arrangements
• Permanent full time role
• Australian owned industry leader
• Attractive remuneration package
• Employee referral scheme - $4000 for successful referrals!
• Awards and recognition through our STRIVE initiative

Whitehaven Coal is committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the workplace. We strive for an inclusive workplace that engages people from diverse backgrounds and welcomes diversity of gender, culture and experience.

Whitehaven Coal is working with the RSL Employment Program to support veterans and partners of current or former Defence members in finding meaningful and sustainable employment. If you would like assistance with your application, you can reach out to the program via the following link: https://www.rslqld.org/find-help/employment

Whitehaven Coal is an endorsed Circle Back Initiative Employer.

To be considered for this position you must have the right to work in Australia.
 

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