Principal - Sustainability Strategy & Governance

PRINCIPAL SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY & GOVERNANCE

DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE

At South32, we're meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there's no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we're making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.

Whatever career path you choose, we'll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

Perth Office

South32's corporate office is based in the heart of Perth's CBD. The corporate office houses key functions including HR, Finance, Corporate Development, Investor Relations, Group Risk and Technical. Our office is conveniently located a 5-minute walk from the Perth Underground Train Station.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

• Flexible working options include working from home, flexible hours & job sharing
• Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognises both your performance and the overall success of the business
• The opportunity to become a shareholder of South32 through our Share Plan
• The ability to purchase up to 4 weeks of additional leave

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role is a Permanent full-time position. This role will be based at our head office in Perth. For desirable candidates, we may consider basing the role in other South32 office locations. We understand and value the benefits flexibility brings and operate a hybrid work model (in the office and from home).

As Principal Sustainability Strategy & Governance, you will support the evolution of our approach to sustainability (i.e., our Sustainability Strategy) and be responsible for governance of risk and opportunity associated with South32's material sustainability topics and the plan to deliver the governance framework.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren't limited to:

• Engage with operational and functional leaders and teams to build understanding of our approach to sustainability governance and support implementation of the sustainability governance framework action plan
• Manage the process to assess sustainability-related risks and opportunities
• Manage relationships with key external stakeholders on sustainability issues
• Provide subject matter expertise on sustainability performance, strategy, and emerging trends

ABOUT YOU

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Several years' experience in a large, complex organisation
• Substantial demonstrated ability in a similar role
• Resources sector experience would be a benefit
• Detailed knowledge of and passion for sustainability principles and practice, and of sustainability regulatory and stakeholder environments
• Demonstrated ability to develop effective working relationships across multiple teams and levels within an organisation

Qualifications for this position are:

• Bachelor's degree (minimum), post graduate level qualifications desirable

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

The job advert will close on 23rd February 2024