Principal Closure Strategy & Governance

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.

The onsite accommodation includes meal services and access to excellent facilities, including a gym, beachside workout area, swimming pool, golf course, tennis and squash courts, a sports oval and a range of scenic walking tracks.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

• 26 weeks full-paid, or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers
• 14% superannuation contributions 
• Flexible work options include working from home and flexible hours
• The opportunity to become a shareholder of South32 through our share plans
• 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 roster (Monday-Thursday), FIFO from Darwin or Cairns. Residential option to live on Groote Eylandt considered.  

As the Principal Closure Strategy & Governance, you will be responsible for developing and embedding effective closure governance across GEMCO, ensuring alignment with corporate frameworks, regulatory obligations and stakeholder expectations while coordinating sitewide activities that prepare the operation and community for the Closure Readiness phase.

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

• Establish clear governance structures, roles, approvals and assurance pathways
• Integrate closure planning, execution and reporting across operational and corporate systems
• Coordinate contributions from multiple functions to ensure consistent and aligned closure workstreams
• Support risk identification, tracking and improvement across strategic and operational closure activities

ABOUT YOU 

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following: 

• Experience in closure and/or programme governance within operational environments
• Knowledge of Western governance systems and First Nation governance approaches
• Ability to influence diverse stakeholder groups with strong judgement and strategic insight
• Skilled communication that enables clarity, alignment and constructive challenge
• Proven ability building effective relationships with internal teams, external partners and community stakeholders
  
  

Qualifications for this position are: 

• Tertiary qualification in governance, programme management or a related discipline (desirable)
• 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 17th March 2026.