The Senior Approvals Advisor provides expert support and guidance in managing the statutory approvals and permits required for mining operations and expansion projects at Ravenswood Gold. The role ensures compliance with all relevant legislation, manages regulatory relationships, and contributes to the development and implementation of approvals strategies. This position also supports the Approvals and Community Superintendent in delivering timely approvals outcomes and continuous improvement in processes.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage the preparation, submission, and renewal of statutory approvals, licences, and permits in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Provide expert advice to operations and management regarding approvals, compliance obligations, and statutory reporting.
- Monitor changes to relevant environmental, planning, and mining legislation and provide guidance on operational impact.
- Coordinate internal and external stakeholders to ensure approvals deliverables are met on time.
- Review and provide input to Environmental Management Plans and other operational documents to ensure compliance with approvals conditions.
- Liaise with regulators, consultants, and contractors to resolve approvals-related issues.
- Support audits, inspections, and investigations related to approvals compliance.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in approvals processes and systems. Mentor junior team members on approvals management best practices.
Qualifications and Skills
- Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Planning, Law, or related discipline.
- Minimum 5–7 years’ experience managing statutory approvals and regulatory compliance in mining, resources, or heavy industry.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Queensland environmental, planning, and mining legislation.
- Strong experience in preparing and submitting approvals documentation and reports.
- Proven ability to manage relationships with regulators, consultants, and operational teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- High level of attention to detail, project management, and problem-solving ability.
- Experience mentoring or supervising junior staff desirable.
- Current manual driver’s licence and willingness to work on-site in Ravenswood or surrounding regions.
Key Performance Indicators
- Approvals Management: 100% of statutory approvals, permits, and licences submitted and maintained on time and in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Compliance: Zero breaches of approvals conditions; all regulatory requests responded to within required timeframes.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain >90% positive feedback from regulators and internal stakeholders regarding approvals management.
- Reporting Accuracy: All approvals-related reporting completed on time and free of material errors.
- Continuous Improvement: Implement at least one approvals process improvement initiative per year.
- Team Development: Mentor junior staff with measurable improvements in their approvals knowledge and capabilities.
WHAT WE OFFER
• To learn and grow in a-established mining operation alongside a team of experienced environmental professionals and to help shape the company’s growth and development.
• Support from a team with extensive industry and site knowledge and experience
• DIDO on an 8:6 roster
• Accommodation and meals provided
Applications should include the following documentation in PDF format:
- Current Resume
- Cover letter addressing suitability as outlined above.
All applicants will be subject to a current Police check and Pre-Employment Medical.
Ravenswood Gold acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Country on which we walk, live and work. We recognise their long history on the lands upon which our operations exist today and the care they gave to these lands for thousands of years. We pay our respect to their cultures and Elders past, present and future, and recognise their continuing connection to land, air and sea.
Ravenswood Gold specifically acknowledges the Birriah People who are the Traditional Owners of the Country where the Ravenswood Gold Mine operates, the Bindal People who are the Traditional Owners of the Country where the Ravenswood Gold Townsville office and warehouse are located and the Yuggera and Turrbal People who are the Traditional Owners of the Country where the Ravenswood Gold head office is located in Brisbane.
