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We require a dynamic professional who has demonstrated experience and a proven understanding of pastoral relationship management and pastoral land stewardship.
Reporting to the Manager Land Access and Approvals Copper South Australia – the Lead Pastoral Partnerships and Land Stewardship will lead a small team working in a fast-paced collaborative environment, requiring high attention to detail and excellent organisation and communication skills.
This includes developing and strengthening pastoral relationships, social investment partnerships, and pastoral projects delivering positive social value.
This position is to be Adelaide, with frequent regional (and often remote) travel to engage with Pastoral Partners associated with our Copper South Australia operations required (Olympic Dam, Prominent Hill, Carrapateena and Oak Dam). Flexible work options will be considered.
In this role you will:
To be successful in this role you will be collaborative and strategically minded with high level of influencing and stakeholder engagement skills. You are able to work autonomously to deliver and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic work environment whilst reaching into the functional support teams as required.
You will be adept at working with a diverse range of stakeholders and have a solid understanding of pastoral enterprises. A background and/or qualification in law, commerce, engineering science or environmental and land management is desirable. Employment in a similar role with demonstrated experience in and knowledge of mining operations and/or grazing and farming operations will be considered favourably.
You are passionate about building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders and you thrive on establishing mutual respect to reach desired outcomes. You will be a good communicator with the ability to show compassion and understanding to local landholders while maintaining a professional temperament.
Further you will be experienced at managing land portfolios and licensee agreements. You will be an effective problem solver, capable of negotiating and influencing stakeholders to ensure all parties are satisfied.
Please apply before 19 April 2026
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