Environmental Director (Expatriate Role)

The Opportunity (Oversees Expatriate Role)

We are searching for an Environmental Leader to take on a senior site-based role at a major international mining operation. This key leadership position offers the chance to drive environmental performance and compliance programs.

You will lead a team of 15 environmental professionals, drive regulatory and internal compliance standards, strengthen relationships with regulators and communities, and contribute to major environmental initiatives.

This is an excellent role for a technically strong, people-focused leader who thrives in multicultural settings and enjoys building capability within national teams.

Job Title: Director - Environment

Company: Global Mining Company

Location: Expatriate Assignment - APAC Region

Roster: Residential (No FIFO)

Salary: Attractive expatriate package performance incentives

Team Size: 15

Key Focus:

• Lead implementation of enterprise environmental strategies, standards, monitoring programs, and reporting systems.
• Drive compliance performance, ensuring all regulatory, voluntary, and internal requirements are met.
• Provide site leadership with clear visibility of environmental risks, KPIs, performance trends, and priorities.
• Oversee environmental domains including tailings, water, waste, closure, acid mine drainage, and permitting.
• Lead internal and external audits and ensure timely reporting and action closure.
• Build capability within a team of national environmental professionals.
• Strengthen relationships with local regulators, community groups, landowners, and stakeholders.
• Support major upcoming projects, including expansion permitting and marine monitoring programs
• Lead community-involved monitoring initiatives to build trust and transparency.

Core Competencies / Qualifications:

• Degree (Bachelor or Master level) in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline.
• 10 years environmental leadership experience in large-scale mining or processing operations.
• Strong background in compliance, permitting, monitoring programs, and reporting.
• Experience operating in developing nations (e.g. SE Asia, Pacific, Africa).
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including with regulators and communities.
• Experience with complex mining environmental challenges