Advisor - Approvals & Compliance

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Work type: Permanent Fulltime
Location: Perth
Categories: Professional

Sino Iron is the largest magnetite mining and downstream processing operation in Australia, located 100km Southwest of Karratha in the mining hub of the Pilbara.

Our fully integrated operation features an open pit mine serviced by the biggest haul trucks in the world, a six-line concentrator and port terminal facilities at nearby Cape Preston. Our state-of-the-art power station and desalination plant are among the largest in the State.

The Opportunity

CITIC Pacific Mining is currently looking for an experienced Advisor - Approvals & Compliance to support the organisation in the Environment & Sustainability team with identifying, preparing, and submitting environmental related approvals and ensuring their compliance.

This is a great opportunity to join a world class company on one of the largest and most diverse operations in Australia. The role will be permanent full-time based in Perth.

In this role you'll be responsible for:

• Provision of advice and support to CITIC Pacific Mining and Cape Preston Port Company to identify and facilitate environmental approvals to support operations.
• Project management of State (Western Australia) and Federal government environmental related approvals.
• Assist in maintaining the EMS (environmental management system).
• Assist in ensuring compliance with the approvals is maintained across the operations.
• Support corporate level liaison with government regulators on environmental approvals and compliance requirements.

About You

To be successful in the role you will possess or demonstrate:

• Bachelor Degree in Environmental Management/ Science or similar.
• Relevant mining approval experience.
• Good understanding of the State & Federal Environmental legislative framework and State agreement framework.
• Demonstrated knowledge of environmental approval processes and authoring approvals documentation.
• Demonstrated experience developing and reviewing technical environmental documentation.
• Excellent computer skills including the MS suite, and experience with EnviroSys will be highly regarded.

We're looking for motivated team players, with good communication skills and a can-do attitude. Candidates who are self-motivated and can demonstrate a high level of organisation and attention to detail with strong analytical and interpretative skills.

What We Offer

As an employee of CPM, we offer a range of benefits including leave benefits, personal and family benefits, education and training, salary sacrifice options, and lifestyle benefits through preferred suppliers.

• Competitive remuneration packages.
• Career progression and industry training programs.
• Life and salary continuance insurance.
• Salary packaging options.
• Subsidised gym membership for Perth office employees to The Vault Gym.

CITIC Pacific Mining is committed to providing equal opportunities for all staff and is a culturally and gender diverse organisation.

About CITIC Pacific Mining

CPM is the company behind Sino Iron, already Australia's largest magnetite operation, located on Western Australia's Pilbara coast. We are spearheading a new downstream processing industry for the nation, transforming magnetite iron ore into a high-grade, premium export product.

Sino Iron is a fully integrated operation - featuring a mine serviced by the biggest haul trucks in the world, a six-line concentrator and port terminal facilities at nearby Cape Preston. Our state-of-the-art power station and desalination plant are among the largest in the State.

Our operations provide career opportunities on a global scale. Being an employee at CITIC Pacific Mining (CPM) will enable you to take advantage of the multiple divisions of the group.

How to Apply

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We reserve the right to close the position earlier than stated. Candidates represented by agencies will not be considered for this position. Internal applicants please note it is a requirement that you advise your immediate line manager of the application.

Applications close: 07 Nov 2025 W. Australia Standard Time