Biodiversity Principal

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 GEMCO

Located on the tropical Groote Eylandt in the Northern Territory, GEMCO is an open-cut mine that is accountable for over 15% of the world’s manganese ore production. Groote Eylandt is home to the Anindilyakwa people, who are the traditional owners of the land and have been working alongside GEMCO since 1963.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

• 26 weeks full-paid, or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers
• 14% superannuation contributions 
• The opportunity to become a shareholder of South32 through our share plans
• Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognises both your individual performance and the overall success of the business
• Residential option offers low-cost living and generous reimbursable family Holiday Travel Assistance

ABOUT THE ROLE 

This role is a Permanent position on a 4:3 Monday to Thursday roster, FIFO from Darwin or Cairns to GEMCO. Residential option to live on Groote Eylandt considered.  

As the Biodiversity Offset Principal, you will be responsible for leading the development and delivery of biodiversity offsets programs that are designed to achieve No Net Loss outcomes associated with GEMCO’s operations.

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

• Direct conservation programs that target priority pressures such as fire, feral cats and weeds
• Shape conservation strategies aligned with the Groote Archipelago Threatened Species Management Plan (TSMP), regulatory commitments and internal standards
• Oversee program scoping, resource allocation, budgets and evaluation frameworks
• Build partnerships with Traditional Owners, ALC Rangers, NT Government agencies and research partners
• Provide structured reports and progress updates to governance groups to support evidence-based decisions

ABOUT YOU 

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following: 

• Strong knowledge of ecological issues affecting threatened terrestrial fauna
• Practical field-based conservation experience, including work with Indigenous Rangers
• Solid understanding of EPBC biodiversity offset requirements and No Net Loss plans
• Clear scoping of complex threatened species research projects
• Confident preparation and presentation of technical information to diverse stakeholders
• Effective partnership development with government, research bodies and landowners
• Familiar with Mapinfo / ArcGIS spatial data management

Qualifications for this position are: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources, Science, Ecology or related discipline
• Current C Class Drivers Licence

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 Tuesday 13th January 2026.