Date: 24 Oct 2024 Location: Perth, WA, AU, 6000 Company: South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd.
DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE
At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future by focusing 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.
ABOUTOUR PERTH OFFICE
South32’s corporate office is based in the heart of Perth’s CBD. The corporate office houses key functions including HR, Finance, External Affairs, Sustainability Strategy, Corporate Development, Investor Relations, Group Risk, Legal and Technical. Our office is conveniently located a 5-minute walk from the Perth Underground Train Station.
WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS
26 weeks of full-paid or 52 weeks of half-paid parental leave for primary carers
Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognises both your individual performance and the overall success of the business
The opportunity to become a shareholder of South32 through our share plans
Flexible work options include working from home, flexible hours and job-sharing
ABOUT THE ROLE
This permanent full-time position will be based in our Perth offices. We understand and value the benefits of flexibility and operate a hybrid work model (in the office and from home). We still encourage your application if full-time hours don't align with your preferences. We're open to exploring flexible arrangements with qualified candidates.
As the Principal Concept Studies, you lead an integrated study team exploring the dimensions of the early phase investment opportunities across South32’s operations. We have some flexibility across the team with respect to commodity and experience but the role requires a high-level and well-developed application of study and project practices and involves a high degree of interaction and coordination with related projects.
Reporting to the Lead Principal Studies, other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:
Responsible for the planning, execution and delivery of assigned concept studies, objectively, efficiently, and effectively exploring the business case of potential investment opportunities
Health, safety and environment compliance and outcomes for assigned studies
Development of comprehensive commercially relevant business cases evaluating investment opportunities
Compliance with reporting and approval governance requirements
Responsible for the development of budgets and schedules for assigned studies
Cultivate positive relationships with members of the operations planning, analysis and improvement teams, and also with specific stakeholders and external service providers
ABOUT YOU You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:
Experience in the delivery of concept studies within the mining or heavy industry or relevant alternative experience
Ten years experience in consulting, mining and earth science, extractive industry or manufacturing, particularly in the areas of strategic planning, development and reporting
Broad exposure to operating facilities and process plants or other major industrial undertakings
Experience in working with diverse stakeholder groups
Well-developed oral and written communication skills; able to communicate at all levels in the organization.
Qualifications for this position are:
Relevant degree and extensive demonstrated experience (Geoscience, Mining, Metallurgy, Engineering, Chemistry, Business or related)
Project management or equivalent qualifications would be beneficial.
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.