PLS is delivering on its vision to be a leading global producer of lithium, a mineral critical to enabling the world’s transition to a more sustainably powered future.

As the owner and operator of the Pilgangoora Operation, the world’s largest independent hard-rock lithium mine, we are expanding fast, investing boldly, and building a global portfolio that positions us at the forefront of the energy transition.

Most recently, we acquired Latin Resources, adding the Colina Project in Brazil to our portfolio — strengthening our international footprint and creating new pathways for growth.

With more than 900 people employed globally, we’re building a future-focused business where talented people can create real impact. At PLS, our Values aren’t just words on a wall, they drive how we work, how we lead, and how we grow: Safety First. Great People. We Deliver. One Team. Shaping Tomorrow.

If you want to be part of an organisation that is ambitious, innovative and shaping the next era of battery minerals, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to join us.

What PLS offers

• Annual short-term incentive bonus recognising individual and business performance
• PLS employee share scheme
• 18 weeks parental leave for primary carers and 4 weeks for secondary carers
• Flexible working arrangements, including work from home options one day per week.
• Health and wellbeing allowance
• Novated leasing through salary sacrifice
• Paid community leave
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and Company Chaplains
• Monthly employee recognition awards
• Access to PLS’ KidsCo School Holiday Program

The opportunity

Reporting to the Manager of Environment this role will lead the approvals functions by ensuring all Environmental Approvals are sought and maintained to support the Australian business. The role will be responsible for the collation and preparation of approvals applications and submissions, and the administration of all aspects of environmental approvals related compliance for PLS operations and projects. As required, it will coordinate the environmental and technical studies required to support approvals, and the acquisition and interpretation of data required for comprehensive environmental impact assessments.

This is a permanent full-time role based at our West Perth office, conveniently located near the City West train station.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the planning, preparation and management of environmental approvals for PLS Australian assets, including mining operations, exploration activities and resource development initiatives.
• Prepare, maintain and communicate short-term (1Y) and medium-term (5Y) Approvals Strategies and their Implementation Plans.
• Track, regularly report progress and ensure compliance with the developed strategies and plans.
• Lead the consultation, submissions, applications, amendments and compliance reporting before local and federal regulators, including:
• Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
• Department of Water, and Environmental Regulation
• Department of Mines, Petroleum and Exploration
• Clean Energy Regulator
• Department of Health permits.
• Local Government permits.
• and others as required from time to time.
• Prepare the annual budget associated to Approvals and ensure compliance with it.
• Lead the efforts of PLS internal resources and external consultants as required, to ensure coordinated, efficient and timely preparation and grant of approvals.
• Communicate compliance requirements of granted approvals amongst relevant teams.
• Report approvals and compliance issues to the Business via the Manager of Environment.
• Ensure the environmental compliance database (ie INX software) and approvals tracking programs are maintained and reported against.

About you

• Tertiary Qualifications – Environment, Engineering, Law or associated areas.
• 5-7 yrs minimum previous experience managing and coordinating environmental approvals and liaising with statutory authorities.
• Self- sufficient and well organized.
• Ability to drive and negotiate agreements and approvals through agencies, consultants, authorities and legal teams.
• Collaborative approach to achieve outcomes and coordinate approval requirements.
• Ability to build rapport and foster work relations.
• Through understanding of regulatory requirements.
• Some previous exposure to native titles and engaging with external stakeholders desirable
• Experience working with GIS databases (ideally QGIS) desirable

Supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce

PLS is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a workplace that values, respects and supports diversity and inclusion. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our business and help us deliver better outcomes for our people, our communities and the future we’re building. We foster an environment where everyone feels safe, included and able to contribute their best. Our recruitment processes are designed to be fair, equitable and accessible for all.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, all ages, and people of all genders and sexual orientations (LGBTQIA+).

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace to support all applicants and employees. If you require any adjustments, please let us know via the application process or inform our Careers team if you are contacted for an interview.

Our recruitment process

As part of our recruitment process, a number of checks will be conducted, including police / criminal background checks, medical assessments, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence, right to work checks and reference checks.

We respectfully request agencies not to submit unsolicited resumes.

Acknowledgement of Country 

PLS respectfully acknowledges the Nyamal and Kariyarra People of the Pilbara, the Whadjuk Noongar People of the Perth region and all the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who are the Traditional Owners and First Nations peoples of these lands.

We pay our respects to Elders past and present and acknowledge their continuing connection and care for the land, water and Country.

If you would like to learn more about PLS or register for future opportunities, please visit www.pls.com.