Principal Physical Climate Risk & Resilience

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 PERTH OFFICE

South32’s corporate office is based in the heart of Perth’s CBD. The corporate office houses key functions including HR, Finance, Corporate Development, Investor Relations, Group Risk and Technical. Our office is conveniently located a 5-minute walk from the Perth Underground Train Station.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

• 26 weeks full-paid, or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers
• Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognizes both your individual performance and the overall success of the business
• The opportunity to become a shareholder of South32 through our share plans
• Flexible work options include working from home, flexible hours & job sharing

ABOUT THE ROLE

This permanent position is preferably based in our Perth or Brisbane offices, with consideration for other locations for the right candidate.

Embracing work-life balance benefits, we operate a flexible hybrid model combining office collaboration with remote work.Don't let full-time hours deter you—we actively welcome discussions about flexible arrangements with qualified candidates.Whatever your circumstances or background, we'd love to hear from you if you have the skills we seek!

As Principal Physical Climate Risk and Resilience, you will be a key member of our Climate Change team. You will help strengthen South32's resilience to physical climate impacts and implement our climate adaptation strategy.

You will also provide technical expertise, support risk management, and work with assets and functions on adaptation and resilience planning. Your contributions will help us adapt to climate challenges while finding opportunities to create long-term value.

Reporting to the Manager Climate Change Risk and Reporting, other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:

• Put our climate adaptation strategy into action by integrating physical climate risk management across the business, helping operations and functions assess physical climate risks and implement practical resilience measures
• Work with operations, functions and risk specialists to strengthen our approach to physical climate risks within our System of Risk Management, ensuring we follow industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Track the effectiveness of our climate initiatives, develop meaningful metrics, and stay current with global trends to keep us ahead of emerging challenges
• Provide expert input for management discussions, board meetings, and external reporting to ensure our climate adaptation efforts are clearly communicated to stakeholders

ABOUT YOU

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Bring your expertise in physical climate risk assessment, including hazard identification, vulnerability assessments and risk quantification to help shape our adaptation strategy and protect our business
• Apply your knowledge of climate modelling, climate projection datasets (e.g. CMIP6), quantification and communication of uncertainty to inform business decisions and strengthen our climate resilience
• Use your knowledge of climate modelling and scenario analysis to help us make better decisions and develop effective adaptation strategies
• Build meaningful connections with industry partners and government stakeholders, identifying fresh opportunities amid climate challenges
• Showcase your gift for clear communication, collaboration and influencing abilities to explain complex climate concepts clearly and guide business decisions at all levels of the organisation
• Thrive in ambiguous situations by applying your analytical thinking and strategic approach, with experience in resources or global companies being valuable, but isn't essential

Qualifications for this position are:

• Bachelor’s degree or similar in climate science, environmental science, , environmental engineering, or a related field.

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 to all, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

This job advert will close on 30th April 2025