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Senior Advisor - Environment Approvals & Compliance

- Monday to Friday - West Perth location
- Performance, Retention and Profit Share Bonuses
- Company contribution towards private health insurance
- Ensure the delivery of environmental approvals and compliance

Our vision:

As a leading iron ore producer, Hancock Iron Ore is helping secure the resources, jobs and prosperity that underpin the nation's future. Guided by our vision to be the best mining company for Australia, we measure success not only by what we produce, but by the difference we make. We value creating opportunities, helping build regional and remote areas, and supporting Australian businesses by unlocking potential wherever it exists. Being 'For Australia' means delivering lasting perks for today and for generations to come.

About the Role:

Hancock Iron Ore is seeking an experienced Senior Advisor - Environment Approvals & Compliance to join our Perth-based Environment team.

Reporting to the Lead Environment Approvals, Biodiversity & Compliance, you will lead the preparation and delivery of environmental approvals while supporting ongoing compliance across Hancock Iron Ore's operations. You will provide practical advice to operational and project teams, prepare high-quality regulatory submissions, coordinate approval programs and undertake environmental compliance audits.

The role has a strong focus on requirements under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cth) and the Environmental Protection Act 1986 (WA) Part IV and V, and approvals under the WA Mining Act 1978. Other skills including regulator and stakeholder liaison, experience using geospatial information systems, and EMS will be highly regarded.

This opportunity will suit an environmental professional who can interpret complex regulatory requirements, manage competing priorities and build productive relationships with regulators, technical specialists and operational stakeholders.

Duties:

- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to identify and deliver State and Commonwealth environmental approvals that support operational and project requirements
- Maintain a detailed understanding of operational plans to identify approval requirements and lead approval processes well in advance of required timeframes
- Develop and manage approval plans, schedules and project timelines, proactively addressing risks and keeping stakeholders informed of progress
- Prepare, review and submit high-quality regulatory documentation in accordance with legislative, policy and approval requirements
- Liaise with regulators, consultants, technical specialists and internal stakeholders to coordinate studies,



spatial information and other inputs required for approval applications
- Interpret environmental legislation, approval conditions and permitting requirements, providing timely and practical advice to site and project personnel
- Support environmental compliance through audits, inspections, obligation tracking, reporting and the close-out of corrective actions

Skills and experience:

- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or similar qualification in Environmental Management or related field
- Significant experience in environmental approvals, gained within a relevant consultancy and/or industry setting, including hands-on involvement in preparing a range of State and Commonwealth approvals
- Strong working knowledge of Western Australian environmental legislation and frameworks, particularly the Environmental Protection Act (Part IV and Part V), Mining Act, and EPBC Act
- Excellent report writing skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and concisely
- Demonstrated experience in conducting environmental audits; formal audit qualifications will be highly regarded
- Proficiency in GIS for data management and map production
- Ability to read and interpret legislation, approval conditions, and regulatory requirements

About Hancock Iron Ore

Hancock Iron Ore has a portfolio of world-class iron ore operations located in West Australia’s Pilbara region, with a strong history of delivering reliable products for our customers in key international markets. We have four operating mines: Roy Hill, Miralga Creek, Sanjiv Ridge, and McPhee Creek, plus a range of exciting development opportunities.

We deliver more than 70 million tonnes of ore each year through our own two-berth port facility at Stanley Point and the multi-user Utah Point in Port Hedland, providing the materials needed to foster global economic growth and development. Leveraging established infrastructure, including our processing plant and 344km independently owned and operated heavy haul railway, our operation oversees each moment from when ore is mined through to when it is shipped.

West Perth Headquarters

Located in the heart of West Perth, our headquarters offers a contemporary and collaborative workplace designed to support productivity, wellbeing and connection. From our popular on-site café, serving fresh breakfast and lunch options alongside barista-made coffee, to modern workspaces, rooftop terraces and end-of-trip facilities for active commuters, we've created an environment that combines great facilities with a workplace culture that helps our people thrive.

Equal Opportunity

Hancock Iron Ore is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, Veteran personnel and females to apply. We are a fair, diverse and welcoming workplace.



We are proud of our relationships with our Traditional Owners and value the difference these partnerships make to the success of the project and to the lives of the people on whose land we operate.

Application Information

To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work permanently in Australia.

This advertisement will close no later than the Posting End Date specified. We may close the advertisement early should suitable candidate/s be identified, so encourage prompt applications.

Recruitment Agency submissions will not be considered.

Posting End Date: 13/09/2026

Information at a Glance

Business Unit: Finance

Job Location: Perth Airport, West Perth

Posting End Date: 13/09/2026

Please note that recruitment agencies are not invited to submit candidates for this position.

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📌 Senior Advisor - Environment Approvals & Compliance (Perth Airport)
🏢 Hancock Iron Ore
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