Executive Consultant – Mining Advisory, Environmental & Social
SLR Consulting
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Brisbane • Australia
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About the role
- Lead and Deliver Strategic Mining Advisory Projects.
- Manage and execute environmental and social performance input into feasibility studies, due diligence assignments, ITRs/ITERs, and operational improvement programs.
- Ensure all deliverables meet technical, commercial, and regulatory standards (JORC, NI 43‑101, SK 1300 etc.).
- Deliver clear, innovative, and commercially relevant insights aligned with client needs and project scope.
- Apply extensive multi‑commodity and multi‑jurisdiction experience to develop credible, high‑quality advice.
- Act as a subject-matter expert, providing peer review, specialist judgement, and technical oversight.
- Participate in cross‑functional teams spanning geology, mining engineering, processing, geotechnical, ESG, and financial disciplines, providing the focal point for ESG expertise.
- Manage project budgets, schedules, risks, and reporting to ensure timely and high‑quality delivery.
- Communicate complex technical insights simply and effectively.
- Build trusted long‑term relationships and demonstrate strong commercial acumen.
- Leverage your strong industry network to identify opportunities, develop proposals, and secure new work.
- Represent the organisation at conferences, forums, and industry events.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental or social science, or environmental engineering or related discipline (required).
- Postgraduate qualifications (e.g., Environmental Engineering or Science, Social Sciences, Finance or Business Administration) are highly desirable.
- Chartered Professional status (AusIMM Fellow or equivalent) strongly preferred.
- Active membership with AusIMM, EIANZ or equivalent professional body.
- 15+ years’ experience in mining environmental and/or social performance management across open pit and/or underground operations.
- Expertise in environmental and social impact assessment, environmental and social due diligence, environmental and social management systems and working familiarity with lenders environmental and social performance requirements, including but not limited to Equator Principles and IFC Environmental and Social Performance Standards.
Benefits
- We are proud of our unique culture where we work together to collaborate on projects to get the best possible outcome for our clients.
- Whether you’re working in the office, from home or a mix of the two, we recognise that every person is different, and our benefits aim to ensure that we cater for all.
- You can find a comprehensive list here.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
environmental impact assessmentsocial impact assessmentenvironmental management systemssocial management systemsdue diligencefeasibility studiesproject managementrisk managementtechnical oversightcommercial acumen
Soft Skills
communicationrelationship buildingleadershipteam collaborationstrategic thinkingproblem solvinginnovationclient engagementjudgmentadaptability
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in environmental scienceBachelor’s degree in social scienceBachelor’s degree in environmental engineeringPostgraduate qualifications in Environmental EngineeringPostgraduate qualifications in Social SciencesPostgraduate qualifications in FinancePostgraduate qualifications in Business AdministrationChartered Professional status (AusIMM Fellow)Active membership with AusIMMActive membership with EIANZ