Senior Specialist Land Agreements

DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE 

At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world. As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives. Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy. 

ABOUT WORSLEY

Are you looking to be home every night? If so, this is your opportunity to live, work and play a short drive from stunning coastlines, scenic trails, magnificent jarrah forests and the food and wine heartland of the South-West and Peel Regions of Western Australia.

Our integrated Bauxite Mine, Alumina Refinery and Port Operation is creating the essential products needed for a sustainable low carbon future and is on a journey to become the world’s leading Alumina producer where our workforce value the lifestyle that Worsley Alumina has to offer. 

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

• Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks of additional annual leave.

• 14% superannuation contributions

• Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognises both your individual performance and the overall success of the business.

• 26 weeks full-paid, or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers. 

ABOUT THE ROLE 

This role is a Permanent position on a 9-day fortnight roster, at our Boddington Bauxite Mine reporting to the Superintendent Mine Development Planning. Please note that accommodation is not provided on site.

Flexible working from Perth may be supported, with an expectation of ongoing presence on site and in‑person stakeholder meetings.

As the Senior Specialist Land Agreements, you will be responsible for coordinating land agreements, statutory approvals and access obligations that enable mine plans and operations across the Worsley mining area.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to: 

• Negotiating land access arrangements with private landholders in partnership with planning leadership
• Developing and maintaining land access and buffer management strategies
• Coordinating Mining Act and local government approvals for new mining areas
• Managing ongoing land access, restoration, tenure and agreement obligations with internal partners
• Providing informed guidance on mining, land and commercial legislation
• Supporting budgets, forecasts and cost control for land agreement activities

ABOUT YOU

• Building trusted relationships with landholders, internal teams and external stakeholders
• Interpreting legal and commercial agreements and translating them into practical actions
• Developing business cases, trade‑off analysis and negotiation strategies
• Communicating clearly and collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams

Qualifications for this position are:  

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Commerce, Engineering, Geoscience or Science or similar.
• Experience in negotiating land access with third parties.
• Proven capability in developing business cases, undertaking trade off analysis, negotiating, and delivering commercial outcomes.
• Understanding and interpretation of legal documents, especially Land Access Agreements, Mineral Title related agreements and State Agreements
• Strong report writing, presentation and document writing skills

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate.  We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

This job advert will close on Thursday 12 March 2026