Senior Advisor Social Performance

• Iconic WA organisation with a global audience
• Unique products and services with a global reputation and footprint
• 2-year contract

ABOUT US 

Welcome to The Perth Mint, where golden career opportunities await. 

The Perth Mint is an iconic Western Australian organisation operating on a truly global scale. Situated in East Perth for 124 years, The Perth Mint is a premier tourist destination, an award-winning exporter, and a key supplier of precious metals to markets throughout the world. 

There’s no organisation quite like it, with a variety of roles available, from engineers and chemists to artists and technicians. 

Foster your fascination and pride in our work. Get inspired every day by the world-class precious metal products we work together to refine, design, produce and then distribute all over the globe. Connect to the rich history of our industry in a workplace firmly rooted in the present — as leaders in sustainability and inclusion. 

At The Perth Mint, you’ll be supported in a diverse team where differences are celebrated and your well-being matters — striking the right work-life balance with compassionate team benefits. And if your career goals change, you’ll be empowered to change roles with training and internal mobility.

ABOUT YOU

In this role, you will support in the delivery of key Sustainability and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives, and all aspects of sustainability and social and economic planning and compliance across the business. 

The role will work across all business units to facilitate the implementation of key initiatives and to embed a sustainability mindset.

Bachelor’s degree in sustainability, community development or social sciences related discipline is desirable, or relevant experience with demonstrated experience in sustainability and/or social performance positions.

If you have experience with Aboriginal Cultural Heritage and economic participation, that would be great. 

What will you do :

• Responsible for the development and facilitating the implementation of Gold Corporations Social Performance strategy, policies, practices, and disclosure, including Responsible Sourcing Framework and stakeholder engagement plan to support the successful delivery of our legacy state battery solution. 
• A key outcome for this role, will be to enable the continual improvement in social performance disclosure as part of our Sustainability and ESG Frameworks and to enable Gold Corporation to define a clear social and economic proposition in the communities we work.
• Develop and support the implementation of Gold Corporations Social Performance disclosure strategy & roadmap as part of our Sustainability and ESG Frameworks.
• Provide strategic and technical advice to the business in the areas of responsible sourcing and human rights, stakeholder engagement, community relations, social investment, Aboriginal cultural heritage and relevant social factors, and act as knowledge leader on related issues.
• Develop appropriate social performance police, systems, strategies, programmes, and training to integrate social performance considerations into business decision making.
• Develop and facilitate the implementation of a Responsible Sourcing Framework across the business.
• Develop social performance management plan for Gold Corporations legacy State Battery solution, including a plan for Aboriginal economic participation.
• Work collaboratively with the Procurement team to implement the Responsible Sourcing Framework including the Human Rights and Modern Slavery Roadmap.
• Research, identify and anticipate social risks, opportunities and societal expectations and solutions to meet these challenges.
• Embedding inclusive community engagement approaches to identify development priorities and support the business to contribute to host community social and economic development.
• Assists in the investigation of significant community complaints and grievances and/or disputes.
• Develop and implement Gold Corporations approach to social investment.
• Assist the business to deliver a clear socioeconomic proposition as part of Gold Corporations Sustainability Disclosure.
• Participate on strategic advisory and due diligence projects as required by stakeholders as a subject matter expert.

Our benefits: 

• Flexible work including purchased leave, leave at half pay and access to pro-rata long service leave
• Paid and unpaid parental leave
• Training and development
• Competitive salaries and employee discounts
• Charity and volunteer initiatives
• Income protection after an accident or illness
• Health and wellness programs, including an Employee Assistance Program
• Salary sacrifice – superannuation contributions.

So go on, make your mark. If you are excited by this role and want to join the team at the iconic Perth Mint, apply today. Part-time and flexible arrangements will be considered on an individual basis.

 Applications close on 26 July 2023. The Perth Mint reserves the right to close applications prior to this date. 

Candidates must have the right to work in Australia and pass our national security check

Our Commitment to Inclusion:

Inclusion is at the core of what we do. We are committed to equality and celebrate the diversity of race, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and all characteristics that make us unique as individuals.

We encourage applications from a range of candidates, including, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people of all gender identities, youth, seniors, the LGBTQI+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Applicants with a disability who require adjustments in the recruitment process, are welcome to contact us on recruitment@perthmint.com