Manager Sustainability

OceanaGold is a growing intermediate gold and copper producer committed to safely and responsibly maximizing the generation of Free Cash Flow from our operations and delivering strong returns for our shareholders.

We have a portfolio of four operating mines: the Haile Gold Mine in the United States of America; Didipio Mine in the Philippines; and the Macraes and Waihi operations in New Zealand. Our operations are supported by a global workforce with significant exploration, development and operating experience.

Our Purpose is mining gold for a better future. The gold, copper, and silver we produce are essential to the renewable energy and transport sectors, life-saving medical devices and technology which connects communities around the world. Our activities also contribute to economic growth and improved health and education outcomes in the regions where we operate. We provide direct employment for over 3,700 people and indirect employment for many more.

Our Vision is to be a company people trust, want to work and partner with, supply and invest in, to create value. This Vision is brought to life by our Values – Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance and Teamwork – which put our people, host communities, the environment and our stakeholders at the forefront of our decision-making.

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Reporting to the Executive Vice President - Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO), the Manager Sustainability will lead the coordination and development of the company's sustainability reporting approach and deliverables and is responsible for the development and implementation oversight of the modern slavery strategy.   

The successful candidate will also be responsible for contributing to various elements of the execution and measurement of the Company’s Sustainability Strategy, working with the Group function leads to track and measure performance. You will also be supporting the CSO with team planning, performance reporting and coordination, budget preparation and the preparation of monthly/quarterly management and board reports.  

Key Responsibilities:  

End to end project management of the Company Sustainability Reporting, including but not limited to:  

• Annual sustainability reporting strategy, drafting and design, having regard to industry trends, stakeholder needs and industry body recommendations.  
• Annual reporting planning cycle, schedule, working group management, site and subject matter expert engagement, materiality assessment, basis of preparation, external assurance and ensuring an overall robust approach to reporting.   
• Coordinating and project managing external assurance for all sustainability reporting requirements, in consultation with the SVP Management Systems and Assurance.  
• Staying abreast of, plan and make recommendations to ensure readiness for incorporation of mandatory reporting requirements in Company jurisdictions (Canada and Australia in particular).   

Other responsibilities include: 

• Take the lead role in developing/evolving the Company’s approach to modern slavery, including development and implementation manager of a modern slavery Strategy and supporting delivery of the annual modern slavery statement (Canada, New Zealand).    
• Actively research, monitor and manage OGC performance and positioning against investor ESG benchmarks, providing insights and management reports on progress, outcomes and continuous improvement opportunities.  
• Working closely with the investor relations team, prepare and submit responses to investor questionnaires and requests for ESG information, including CDP, MSCI, Sustainalytics and others as they may arise.  
• Monitor, research and evaluate evolving ESG issues, trends, standards and legislation potentially affecting the business, and providing strategic analysis and insights to inform risks and opportunities.  
• Manage OGC’s membership and participation in the UN Global Compact as well as other relevant memberships and participatory processes (such as the World Gold Council).    

Essential:  

• Undergraduate qualifications in sustainability, sustainable development, finance, environment, social sciences or other relevant disciplines.  
• 8 plus years of direct corporate sustainability experience preferably within resources, energy or infrastructure sectors.  
• Direct experience project managing an end-to-end sustainability reporting process, with practical hands-on experience with the Global Reporting Initiatives, CDP, and responding to investor benchmark surveys.  
• Must have current knowledge of and strong familiarity with relevant reporting standards and clear understanding of sustainability issues and emerging trends (reporting standards in particular).  
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with a pragmatic and outcome-focused approach to work.  
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong data analytics skills.  
• High self-awareness with a strong demonstrated interest in modern slavery.  
• Strong contemporary knowledge of relevant reporting standards and a clear understanding of sustainability issues and emerging trends.  
• Proven end to end global sustainability reporting process management skills.  
• Demonstrated track record of success managing and inspiring diverse cross-functional teams to achieve outstanding results.  

Highly Regarded:  

• Experience with implementing modern slavery or human rights legislation.  
• Post-graduate qualification together with international experience.  
• Integrated Reporting experience.

• Expanding multinational gold and copper miner
• Strong organic growth profile and ESG commitment
• Corporate appointment with global remit – Brisbane

OGC VALUES: CARE | RESPECT | INTEGRITY | PERFORMANCE | TEAMWORK

OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities.

If you share the same values and have what we are looking for, please apply online now via our careers website: https://careers.oceanagold.com/jobs

Applications close November 19, 2023.  Shortlisting will commence immediately.