Senior Stakeholder Engagement and Social Performance Advisor

About the Company

MRM is part of Glencore, a leading resources company. Based in Darwin, McArthur River Mine's engagement, partnership and social performance shape how Glencore delivers for its people and communities in the Northern Territory.

About the Role

Based in Darwin, this is a senior, high-autonomy role for an experienced stakeholder and social performance professional, working closely with the Superintendent Communities and Social Performance to influence MRM's social investment portfolio and standing across the Gulf region and the NT.

Key Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver the stakeholder engagement strategy underpinning MRM's reputation and social licence to operate.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with Traditional Owners, community leaders, government representatives and industry organisations.
• Lead formal stakeholder meetings and government briefings – owning agendas, briefing papers, presentations and follow-through.
• Support the delivery of commitments made with Traditional Owners and local communities.
• Lead sponsorships and community events that demonstrate MRM's Territory commitments.
• Write executive-level briefings, speeches, presentations and correspondence representing MRM to senior leadership and other key stakeholders.
• Manage MRM's social investment portfolio end to end – assessment, due diligence, approvals, monitoring and reporting.
• Lead elements of Glencore's Social Performance and Human Rights Standard, including stakeholder engagement, social risk and grievance management.
• Keep stakeholder and commitment records accurate and current across the operation to ensure commitments are delivered, not just documented.

About You / Requirements

You're an experienced stakeholder or social performance professional with sound judgement and the confidence to work independently on complex matters, balancing Traditional Owners, government and MRM's senior leadership needs.

You will bring:

• At least five years’ relevant experience in stakeholder engagement, social performance, government relations, communications, community relations or related field.
• Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Traditional Owners or remote communities in a culturally respectful manner.
• Experience managing complex or sensitive stakeholder matters and building trusted relationships across diverse groups.
• Strong knowledge of stakeholder engagement and social performance principles.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement and manage competing priorities.
• Exceptional written communication skills, including experience preparing executive briefings, reports, presentations and correspondence.
• Strong facilitation, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Experience managing social investment, community programs or stakeholder commitments.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Communication, Marketing, Social Science, Stakeholder Engagement or related discipline.
• Ability and willingness to travel to site and remote communities, and a current Australian driver’s licence.

Desirable

• Experience in mining, resources, infrastructure, government or another complex operating environment.
• Knowledge of the Northern Territory government and community context.
• Experience applying corporate Social Performance and Human Rights standards.
• Experience using stakeholder management systems such as Borealis.
• Experience supervising or coordinating the work of others.

Life in Darwin

Based in Darwin, this role is also a genuine lifestyle move. Trade the commute for harbourside living, a relaxed tropical Top End pace, and a strong outdoor and social culture—within easy reach of some of Australia’s most spectacular natural landscapes. It’s a capital city with the career opportunities, salary and benefits to match a senior, high-profile role, and a community small enough that the relationships you build here mean something.

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration with 13% superannuation.
• Lifestyle roster (5/2 and 4/3) that gives you real time off to enjoy the Territory.
• A direct report and genuine scope to build your leadership track record.
• Career development opportunities with one of the world’s leading resources companies.
• Salary sacrificing and Glencore Rewards benefits.
• Support to relocate to Darwin and settle into Territory life.
• A rare level of influence over how a major Territory employer delivers on its social performance and community commitments.

At MRM, we are Territory First. We strongly encourage applications from Northern Territory residents and those ready to relocate and contribute to the Territory’s future.

If you want a role where your judgement, your relationships and your writing genuinely shape how a major Territory employer shows up for its people, we want to hear from you. Apply now and help lead the next chapter of McArthur River Mine’s engagement, partnership and social performance.

To learn more, contact us at mrmjobs@glencore.com.au. Note: We may commence interviews and make appointments prior to the closing date.