Social Performance and Sustainability Manager

Social Performance & Sustainability (SPS) Manager

Greenbushes Lithium Operation

Residential Full Time Position

Lithium plays a critical role in the transition to clean energy, and Talison Lithium is the world’s leading lithium minerals producer with the largest high-grade ore body in the world - join us and be a part of the transition.

Talison Lithium aims to maximise local employment where possible by recruiting people who live in and around our local communities of Greenbushes, Bridgetown, Donnybrook, Nannup, Boyup Brook and Manjimup.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Group General Counsel & Head of External Affairs, the successful candidate will ensure operations meet sustainability and social performance standards. This includes regulatory compliance, stakeholder alignment, and global best practice. The role will lead technical guidance, strategic planning, and performance reporting to support Talison’s Greenbushes Lithium Mine operations and expansion projects.

Responsibilities include:

• build and maintain strong relationships with local communities, government bodies, NGOs, and other stakeholders, and lead Talison’s stakeholder engagement activities;
• develop and implement community engagement and social performance policies, aligning SPS priorities with business goals;
• manage systems to capture community feedback, resolve concerns proactively, and prevent escalation to formal grievances;
• lead partnerships with Aboriginal Corporations and ensure protection of cultural heritage values, rights, and interests related to Talison’s activities;
• support regulatory approvals, lead social impact assessments, manage SPS and climate reporting, and ensure compliance with relevant standards;
• oversee SPS data systems and reporting, and develop long-term strategies to embed sustainability and social performance into business planning;
• manage community investment initiatives aligned with local aspirations and Talison’s objectives, and support programs that build local skills and long-term community benefits; and
• oversee SPS budgets, align planning with business goals, and promote a safe, capable working environment.

About the Candidate:

• holds a tertiary qualification in social science, public relations, environmental, engineering, natural science or business discipline;
• minimum 5–10 years in leadership roles within social performance, sustainability, and project management in the mining sector;
• proven ability to lead consultations, navigate complex stakeholder environments, and build broad-based support;
• strong understanding of ESG standards, metrics, reporting expectations, and environmental/social impact assessments;
• high emotional intelligence, cross-cultural competence, and ability to negotiate and adapt communication styles effectively; and
• demonstrated experience in leading, mentoring and developing team members.

Some of the many benefits of working with Talison include:

• flexible working environment;
• income protection insurance;
• life Insurance for employees under the company superannuation plan;
• attractive parental leave policy;
• salary sacrifice options for remote area housing, motor vehicles and superannuation; and
• participation in site performance-based incentive scheme.

About Talison Lithium:

Talison Lithium supports many of the community projects, groups and sporting events our employees are involved in. Our future is within, and as part of, the community.

The Greenbushes Lithium Operation is located in a unique residential setting, near the town of Greenbushes atop the picturesque Darling Scarp. Being active in the broader community is integral to our core business values of safety, transparency and inclusiveness. We regularly carry out site tours for local school and community groups and promote education through Mine Open Days and community events.

Supporting a diverse workforce:

Talison Lithium strongly encourages applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of work experience. Talison Lithium takes pride in its unique location and the excellent work/life balance offering that our employees enjoy. Talison Lithium recognises that we are strengthened by diversity and is committed to providing a work environment where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We are an inclusive employer, and we welcome applications from all genders, cultures and identities.

How to Apply:

Please apply for this vacancy by including your Resume and Cover Letter with your application, on our Talison Careers portal.

This portal is accessible via all Talison Advertisements on Seek / LinkedIn, and directly at jobs.talisonlithium.com

We look forward to receiving your application for this vacancy.