Perth Based

Flexible working arrangements, hybrid working and flexi hours

Competitive base salary and short-term incentive program

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding career in environmental approvals?

Do you have experience in managing complex approval processes for mining or development projects? If yes, then this is the opportunity for you!

About us

lluka Resources is a leading global producer of the critical minerals zircon and high-grade titanium dioxide feedstocks (rutile and synthetic rutile). Iluka has also established a significant position in rare earths. As an international supplier of critical minerals, Iluka’s products are used in an array of applications including technology, construction, medical, lifestyle, defence and industrial uses. As the world moves towards a smarter, safer and sustainable future, Iluka’s high-quality products are increasing in demand.

Our people are the foundation of our business and are vital to our success now and into the future. Iluka offers an empowering and inclusive work environment that is as diverse as the communities in which we operate.

About the role

An opportunity has become available for an accomplished environmental professional with a proven record of gaining environmental approvals for new and existing projects.

We are seeking the services of a highly motivated environmental professional to join our dynamic Environment team.  Reporting to the Group Environment Manager, you will be responsible for delivering approvals for nominated projects.

The role will be responsible for:

Defining approvals processes and schedules, managing baseline and other environmental studies, evaluating environmental impacts, designing mitigating strategies and producing high quality approvals documentation

Developing close working relationships with Government officials

Working effectively with the broader project and operational teams, including provision of guidance and advice to ensure compliance with legislation and company environmental policies and procedures

About you

To be successful for this role, you will have:

Strong experience working in a similar role

High standards of behaviour that align with Iluka’s values of Commitment, Integrity & Responsibility

Degree in Environmental Science or equivalent

Thorough understanding of principles of environmental impact assessment and environmental management

Broad understanding of mining and minerals processing and relevant environmental matters relating to these practices

Excellent knowledge of and experience with relevant State & Federal Government environmental and planning legislation and regulatory processes

Extensive experience in the development and submission of environmental approvals documentation to regulatory agencies

Ability to lead teams, consultants and technical specialists

Demonstrated ability to manage time, budget and quality of deliverables

Excellent computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, GIS, PowerPoint)

Current C Class Drivers Licence

What We Offer

Flexible working arrangements, hybrid working and flexi hours

Up to 18 Weeks Paid Parental Leave

Ability to Purchase Additional Annual Leave

Competitive Salary and Bonus Structures

Company share matching scheme

You will be supported, empowered, included and encouraged to be the best version of yourself. 
 

If you share our values of Integrity, Respect, Courage, Accountability and Collaboration; and you have the skills and experience to help us to succeed and deliver sustainable value, apply now.

Applications Close: 22 October 2026

“We respect and encourage diversity in a workforce that reflects our communities.”

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