Hybrid Executive Consultant – Mining Advisory, Environmental & Social

at SLR Consulting

• Job title: Executive Consultant – Mining Advisory, Environmental & Social
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Brisbane, Australia

About the role

• Executive Consultant in environmental and social performance consulting for global mining clients. Lead strategic projects and provide expert insights across the entire mining lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead and Deliver Strategic Mining Advisory Projects.
• Manage and execute environmental and social performance input into feasibility studies, due diligence assignments, ITRs/ITERs, and operational improvement programs.
• Ensure all deliverables meet technical, commercial, and regulatory standards (JORC, NI 43‑101, SK 1300 etc.).
• Deliver clear, innovative, and commercially relevant insights aligned with client needs and project scope.
• Apply extensive multi‑commodity and multi‑jurisdiction experience to develop credible, high‑quality advice.
• Act as a subject-matter expert, providing peer review, specialist judgement, and technical oversight.
• Participate in cross‑functional teams spanning geology, mining engineering, processing, geotechnical, ESG, and financial disciplines, providing the focal point for ESG expertise.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, risks, and reporting to ensure timely and high‑quality delivery.
• Communicate complex technical insights simply and effectively.
• Build trusted long‑term relationships and demonstrate strong commercial acumen.
• Leverage your strong industry network to identify opportunities, develop proposals, and secure new work.
• Represent the organisation at conferences, forums, and industry events.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental or social science, or environmental engineering or related discipline (required).
• Postgraduate qualifications (e.g., Environmental Engineering or Science, Social Sciences, Finance or Business Administration) are highly desirable.
• Chartered Professional status (AusIMM Fellow or equivalent) strongly preferred.
• Active membership with AusIMM, EIANZ or equivalent professional body.
• 15+ years’ experience in mining environmental and/or social performance management across open pit and/or underground operations.
• Expertise in environmental and social impact assessment, environmental and social due diligence, environmental and social management systems and working familiarity with lenders environmental and social performance requirements, including but not limited to Equator Principles and IFC Environmental and Social Performance Standards.

Benefits

• We are proud of our unique culture where we work together to collaborate on projects to get the best possible outcome for our clients.
• Whether you’re working in the office, from home or a mix of the two, we recognise that every person is different, and our benefits aim to ensure that we cater for all.
• You can find a comprehensive list here.