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Head, External Relations, Australia
Minera Yanacocha Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Minera Yanacocha
Head, External Relations, Australia
Minera Yanacocha Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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Newmont is the world’s leading gold company and a producer of copper, silver, zinc and lead. The Company’s world-class portfolio of assets, prospects and talent is anchored in favorable mining jurisdictions in Africa, Australia, Latin America & Caribbean, North America, and Papua New Guinea. Newmont is the only gold producer listed in the S&P 500 Index and is widely recognized for its principled environmental, social and governance practices. The Company is an industry leader in value creation, supported by robust safety standards, superior execution and technical proficiency. Newmont was founded in 1+21 and has been publicly traded since 1+25.
At Newmont, people create the value in the metals we mine and are ambassadors in the communities where they live and work. As a team, we foster an environment in support of our people vision, where everyone belongs, thrives and is valued. We have built a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people can bring their differences to support delivering results together.
Newmont Australian Operations are located in Western Australia, the Northern Territory, and New South Wales with roles in operations, projects, and exploration. Regional Support is provided from our offices in Subiaco and Melbourne.
Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry.
About This Role
The Head, External Relations work is essential to shape decision-making of government, media and other stakeholders, positioning Newmont to successfully execute its business strategy within the Australia Business Unit.
This work is critical to the achievement of the operational, growth agenda and license to operate, given its focus on developing the strategies to build Newmont’s reputation and brand. They build influential relationships with external stakeholders- government entities at various levels, regulators, multi-lateral organizations, media & industry leaders, and develop and articulate a consistent approach and messaging to these external audiences on Newmont’s record.
Your role will consist of
Growth Strategy/Governance
Build and execute a strategy to influence government and media in ways that materially advance the interests of the company. This includes:
A plan to elevate the status and influence of the Australia MD.
A plan to shape government policies, legislation, and funding that are specific to the needs of Newmont. This includes but is not limited to energy policy, taxation/royalty policy, labor relations policies.
Leverage the enterprise external relations strategy to develop the necessary strategy, standards, processes, and procedures for Australia.
Establish Australia specific standards and procedures for engaging with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and other key external stakeholders to build and maintain reputation.
Provide comprehensive External relations support to the Executive Australia including providing government relations coverage in Canberra for federal and in NSW, NT, and WA for state government stakeholders, and developing the communications frameworks that includes branding, presentations & media releases.
Builds relationships and maintains direct contact with relevant associations, industry peers, NGO’s, funding agencies, and other international organizations to help further the company’s external relations aims.
Develop and implement a framework to manage emerging risk, including scanning for trends in NGO activity, communicating them to affected functions or sites, and developing guidance for mitigation.
Develop and manage the process of integrating information from SMEs in areas such as Legal, Tax, Finance, Sustainability, Social Performance to ensure alignment. Provide feedback from interactions or on anticipated changes and impact on the BU.
Set, monitor, and measure functional performance targets. Monitor corrective actions resulting from audits of company social standards.
Contribute to external relations and related emerging risk insights to the development of the BU and enterprise external relations strategy.
Lead the consultation, development, and implementation of local strategies to monitor, track and manage emerging risks that impact the global business.
Operations Excellence
Integrate the enterprise-level External Relations strategy and plans into the BU execution strategy and country level initiatives.
Monitor and guide regional External Relations activities to ensure consistent alignment with strategy and goals.
Support the Australia Exploration and Project teams in all aspects of external relations, including guidance on potential issues and remediation.
Safety & Sustainability
Contribute to Sustainability Reporting initiatives.
Message sustainability within mining as a priority issue within Newmont including environment, biodiversity, energy usage, new technologies.
People
Establish an internal/external network of external relations resources for best-practice and knowledge sharing.
Lead and manage the Australian External Relations team by providing guidance, direction and coaching to team members.
Commercial
Develop the annual budget and financial metrics for the workgroup.
Your Training Skills And Experience Checklist
Knowledge
Degree in Humanities, Economics, Law or related field, plus post graduate degree.
Mining industry regulations and compliance requirements.
Newmont’s growth, technical, indigenous affairs, sustainability strategies, principles, and values.
Australian government authorities and elected representatives where appropriate.
Technical Skills
Advanced level of proficiency in understanding emerging trends and analysis of risk and impact on business.
Advanced proficiency in influencing outcomes at the highest levels in government and media.
Advanced level of proficiency in developing business and government relationships and positioning to impact outcomes and positive perceptions of Newmont in country.
Advanced level of proficiency in integrating multiple workstreams to develop a coordinated, balanced message for external stakeholders.
Other considerations
Proficiency in the English language; ability to speak a second language is an asset.
Travel domestic and international may be required.
We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!
Our business success comes from the accomplishments and well-being of our employees and contractors. Our goal is to build a workplace culture that allows every person to thrive, participate, grow, and proudly play an active role in achieving our strategy.
Newmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, placing and promoting the best individual for each position without regard to personal characteristics such as gender, race, nationality, ethnicity, social and indigenous origin, religion or belief, disability, age, ****** orientation, etc.
We invite women and applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply, particularly First Nations persons of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island descent. Newmont acknowledges First Nations People and respects their enduring connection to Country from which their culture, spirituality, and identity flow
More About Newmont
Website: http://www.newmont.com
Lifecycle of a Mine: https://www.newmont.com/lifecycle-of-a-mine/
Blog: https://www.newmont.com/blog-stories/
Annual sustainability report: https://www.newmont.com/sustainability/sustainability-reporting/
Note: Newmont does not ask individuals to pay money to apply or be considered for employment or to provide sensitive personal data without first submitting a job application through our secure, online portal. If you are asked to do either, do not respond and please report this immediately to [email protected].
Minera Yanacocha Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Minera Yanacocha
Head, External Relations, Australia
Minera Yanacocha Perth, Western Australia, Australia
4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
See who Minera Yanacocha has hired for this role
Apply
Save
Workplace Type: Hybrid - Remote/Onsite
Newmont is the world’s leading gold company and a producer of copper, silver, zinc and lead. The Company’s world-class portfolio of assets, prospects and talent is anchored in favorable mining jurisdictions in Africa, Australia, Latin America & Caribbean, North America, and Papua New Guinea. Newmont is the only gold producer listed in the S&P 500 Index and is widely recognized for its principled environmental, social and governance practices. The Company is an industry leader in value creation, supported by robust safety standards, superior execution and technical proficiency. Newmont was founded in 1+21 and has been publicly traded since 1+25.
At Newmont, people create the value in the metals we mine and are ambassadors in the communities where they live and work. As a team, we foster an environment in support of our people vision, where everyone belongs, thrives and is valued. We have built a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people can bring their differences to support delivering results together.
Newmont Australian Operations are located in Western Australia, the Northern Territory, and New South Wales with roles in operations, projects, and exploration. Regional Support is provided from our offices in Subiaco and Melbourne.
Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry.
About This Role
The Head, External Relations work is essential to shape decision-making of government, media and other stakeholders, positioning Newmont to successfully execute its business strategy within the Australia Business Unit.
This work is critical to the achievement of the operational, growth agenda and license to operate, given its focus on developing the strategies to build Newmont’s reputation and brand. They build influential relationships with external stakeholders- government entities at various levels, regulators, multi-lateral organizations, media & industry leaders, and develop and articulate a consistent approach and messaging to these external audiences on Newmont’s record.
Your role will consist of
Growth Strategy/Governance
Build and execute a strategy to influence government and media in ways that materially advance the interests of the company. This includes:
A plan to elevate the status and influence of the Australia MD.
A plan to shape government policies, legislation, and funding that are specific to the needs of Newmont. This includes but is not limited to energy policy, taxation/royalty policy, labor relations policies.
Leverage the enterprise external relations strategy to develop the necessary strategy, standards, processes, and procedures for Australia.
Establish Australia specific standards and procedures for engaging with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and other key external stakeholders to build and maintain reputation.
Provide comprehensive External relations support to the Executive Australia including providing government relations coverage in Canberra for federal and in NSW, NT, and WA for state government stakeholders, and developing the communications frameworks that includes branding, presentations & media releases.
Builds relationships and maintains direct contact with relevant associations, industry peers, NGO’s, funding agencies, and other international organizations to help further the company’s external relations aims.
Develop and implement a framework to manage emerging risk, including scanning for trends in NGO activity, communicating them to affected functions or sites, and developing guidance for mitigation.
Develop and manage the process of integrating information from SMEs in areas such as Legal, Tax, Finance, Sustainability, Social Performance to ensure alignment. Provide feedback from interactions or on anticipated changes and impact on the BU.
Set, monitor, and measure functional performance targets. Monitor corrective actions resulting from audits of company social standards.
Contribute to external relations and related emerging risk insights to the development of the BU and enterprise external relations strategy.
Lead the consultation, development, and implementation of local strategies to monitor, track and manage emerging risks that impact the global business.
Operations Excellence
Integrate the enterprise-level External Relations strategy and plans into the BU execution strategy and country level initiatives.
Monitor and guide regional External Relations activities to ensure consistent alignment with strategy and goals.
Support the Australia Exploration and Project teams in all aspects of external relations, including guidance on potential issues and remediation.
Safety & Sustainability
Contribute to Sustainability Reporting initiatives.
Message sustainability within mining as a priority issue within Newmont including environment, biodiversity, energy usage, new technologies.
People
Establish an internal/external network of external relations resources for best-practice and knowledge sharing.
Lead and manage the Australian External Relations team by providing guidance, direction and coaching to team members.
Commercial
Develop the annual budget and financial metrics for the workgroup.
Your Training Skills And Experience Checklist
Knowledge
Degree in Humanities, Economics, Law or related field, plus post graduate degree.
Mining industry regulations and compliance requirements.
Newmont’s growth, technical, indigenous affairs, sustainability strategies, principles, and values.
Australian government authorities and elected representatives where appropriate.
Technical Skills
Advanced level of proficiency in understanding emerging trends and analysis of risk and impact on business.
Advanced proficiency in influencing outcomes at the highest levels in government and media.
Advanced level of proficiency in developing business and government relationships and positioning to impact outcomes and positive perceptions of Newmont in country.
Advanced level of proficiency in integrating multiple workstreams to develop a coordinated, balanced message for external stakeholders.
Other considerations
Proficiency in the English language; ability to speak a second language is an asset.
Travel domestic and international may be required.
We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!
Our business success comes from the accomplishments and well-being of our employees and contractors. Our goal is to build a workplace culture that allows every person to thrive, participate, grow, and proudly play an active role in achieving our strategy.
Newmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, placing and promoting the best individual for each position without regard to personal characteristics such as gender, race, nationality, ethnicity, social and indigenous origin, religion or belief, disability, age, ****** orientation, etc.
We invite women and applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply, particularly First Nations persons of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island descent. Newmont acknowledges First Nations People and respects their enduring connection to Country from which their culture, spirituality, and identity flow
More About Newmont
Website: http://www.newmont.com
Lifecycle of a Mine: https://www.newmont.com/lifecycle-of-a-mine/
Blog: https://www.newmont.com/blog-stories/
Annual sustainability report: https://www.newmont.com/sustainability/sustainability-reporting/
Note: Newmont does not ask individuals to pay money to apply or be considered for employment or to provide sensitive personal data without first submitting a job application through our secure, online portal. If you are asked to do either, do not respond and please report this immediately to [email protected].
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Head| External Relations| Australia position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Perth offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
