Tenure & Land Access Specialist

• Job category: Administration and Office Support
• Job type: Fixed term - more than 6 months

Tenure and Land Access Specialist

• Superb 11 month Contract opportunity in Perth
• Supporting the business to deliver exceptional results
• Working for the world's leading sustainable building materials company

Holcim:

As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Holcim are enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It's all thanks to our 70,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.

Holcim people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.

The Holcim Experience:

At Holcim, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you're in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you'll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You'll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it's only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in. To find out more, visit

About the opportunity:

As the Tenure and Land Access Specialist you will be responsible for providing certainty to Holcim's WA/SA Reserves located on Crown Land, through executing Tenure, Aboriginal heritage and Native Title strategy, in line with the business strategy and statutory requirements.

You will manage our tenement portfolio to reduce the risk of tenement forfeiture for the WA/SA business through maintenance of tenure compliance and help to maintain access to land in respect to obligations under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 and the Native Title Act 1993.

Further responsibilities will include executing the tenement strategy to maintain and grow the WA aggregates reserves, with a focus on renewing the reserves in highly profitable areas and providing sound and reliable advice to the business in regards to tenement management.

Additional and detailed accountabilities are found in the Position Description which is available upon request and will include:

• Maintaining tenement compliance against the relevant Mining Act
• Providing risk management advice to the business regarding tenement security including tenement expenditure
• Mitigating the risk of tenement forfeiture
• Establishing and implementing strategies to address submissions for tenement forfeiture as required
• Managing all aspects related to objections received or made by Holcim, including communication with the Warden's Court, specialist advice for the content of Access Agreements, Heritage Agreements and negotiations with third parties
• Executing divestment strategy for idle tenements
• Executing tenement application strategies for existing and greenfield sites
• Managing all aspects related to Native Title Claims lodged on Holcim'stenements, including communication with the Native Title tribunal, specialistadvice for the content of Native Titles Agreement, negotiations with third parties
• Managing all aspects related to Aboriginal heritage in respect to the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 including communication with the Traditional Owners,specialist advice for the content of Heritage Agreements, negotiations with thirdparties and heritage surveys
• Providing strategic support to the business securing tenure and leases for quarries, concrete and precast concrete plants
• Maintaining relationships with landowners

About You:

• Tertiary Qualifications in Property, Law or Planning or related disciplines are preferred
• Credible and relevant work experience in a related industry sector and/ or with relevant experience in government or in a consulting environment
• Knowledge of the WA and SA Mining Acts (in regards to Mineral Titles matters)
• Knowledge of the Native Title Act 1993 and WA and SA Aboriginal Heritage Acts.
• Proven negotiation and influencing skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels
• Self-motivated and outcomes-orientated with a passionate ‘can do'/adaptable mind set

Please Note : This is an 11 month contract, working 4 days per week, with 3 days a week in the office.

Why Holcim?

At Holcim we offer an inclusive environment, where our people feel comfortable bringing their authentic self to work. We offer a high-performance workplace empowering problem solvers, creative thinkers and innovators to seek combined perspectives and voice opportunities to go further and faster. Our workplace is a safe environment where individuals can be themselves and where we promote a diverse workforce.We are an equal opportunities employer, making no distinction on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or age. People are treated fairly at work – respecting and supporting human rights and non-discrimination. This is rooted in the values and standards set out in the Holcim Code of Business Conduct.

We don't just offer jobs - we offer long term careers with a deep and diverse structure which affords a great number of cross functional pathways available as you progress your career so if you're ready to take your career to the next level and join our dynamic team of professionals, we want to hear from you.

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