AddressWhitehaven 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
The Tenement Specialist is responsible for supporting the management of Whitehaven’s tenements, ensuring compliance with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements, and maintaining accurate records across NSW and Queensland. This role involves assisting in the application for, and maintenance, and administration of tenements, coordinating with exploration and mining teams, and providing support in stakeholder engagement and regulatory compliance.
This role can be based in either our Sydney, Newcastle, Brisbane or Gunnedah office.
What You’ll Do
- Assist in the application, renewal, and maintenance of NSW and Queensland tenements.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and documentation for all tenements, including maps, reports, and compensation and other agreements
- Support the monitoring of compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations, and company policies related to tenements.
- Assist in preparing and submitting reports and applications to regulatory authorities.
- Coordinate with exploration and mining teams to support activities within tenement areas.
- Ensure that exploration and mining activities are documented and conducted in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor the progress of exploration and mining projects and assist in reporting on their status
- Native Title and Land Access Negotiations
- Financial Management and Treasury Support
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Land Management, Environmental Science, Geology, Law, or a related field
- 3+ years of experience in tenement management or a related field within the mining industry.
- Experience with land access and regulatory compliance for exploration and mining projects
- Strong knowledge of state and federal regulations related to mining and land management.
- Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills.
- Good negotiation and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Proficiency in using GIS software and other relevant computer applications.
Why Whitehaven Coal?
- Career development, mentorship and coaching
- Flexible work options
- Great team culture
- 26 week paid parental leave
- Attractive remuneration package
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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