Sustainability Analyst

Job Description

At OceanaGold, sustainability data plays an important role in how we understand our performance, meet our reporting commitments and continue to strengthen the way we operate across our global business.

We are looking for a Sustainability Analyst to join our corporate Sustainability team. Reporting to the Head of Sustainability Performance & Reporting, this role will take a lead role in coordinating and strengthening the sustainability and ESG data that underpins our reporting, disclosures and business decisions.

Working across our global mining operations and corporate functions, you will bring together environmental, climate, safety, social, workforce, governance and economic data, helping ensure it is accurate, consistent, well governed and ready for reporting and assurance.

In this role, you will:

• Coordinate sustainability and ESG data collection across our global operations and corporate functions.
• Validate and analyse data, investigating variances and working with teams to resolve data quality issues.
• Maintain the methodologies, definitions and reporting approaches that underpin OceanaGold's sustainability metrics.
• Help strengthen data governance, internal controls and reporting processes across the sustainability data lifecycle.
• Manage and continuously improve sustainability reporting systems, tools and workflows.
• Build and maintain Power BI reports, dashboards and data visualisations that provide meaningful insights into sustainability performance.
• Provide verified data and supporting evidence for sustainability reporting, climate-related disclosures, regulatory requirements and internal performance reporting.
• Support reporting against key sustainability frameworks and standards, including IFRS S1 and S2, AASB S1 and S2, GRI, SASB Standards, GISTM, TSM, RGMP, CMSI, the Conflict-Free Gold Standard and UN Global Compact.
• Prepare data, evidence and supporting documentation for external assurance activities and help address findings through to resolution.
• Analyse sustainability performance to identify trends, emerging issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Work with internal technology teams and system vendors to enhance reporting systems, data integrations and controls.
• Partner with teams across our sites and corporate functions to build consistent, reliable and assurance-ready sustainability reporting practices.

Qualifications

• A degree in either sustainability, environmental science, accounting, finance, technology, engineering, data analytics or a related field.
• 2–3 years’ experience in sustainability, ESG, environmental reporting, finance, audit, business intelligence or a similar analytical role.
• Experience in data collection, verification, governance and controls, with an understanding of assurance or audit requirements.
• Working knowledge of sustainability and climate reporting, including greenhouse gas accounting and Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with advanced Excel capability and exposure to Power BI, Tableau, SQL or similar tools desirable.
• Experience with enterprise data or sustainability reporting systems, with exposure to platforms such as Workiva ESG, INX, EnviroSys, Snowflake or Pronto advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple reporting cycles and work effectively across a range of stakeholders.
• Mining or resources experience is advantageous, along with the ability to travel to operational sites as required.

Additional Information

WHAT'S ON OFFER:

• Competitive salary + short-term and long-term bonuses
• Discounts on retail and services
• Premium post ride facilities
• Wellness room
• Office surrounded by restaurants, shops and a short stroll to Southbank Parklands
• Living Our Values recognition program
• Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Exceptional working environment where people are valued and respected

Eligibility to Work: To be considered for this role, you must have valid working rights in the country where the role is located. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.

YOU MATTER: OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We believe a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. Should you require any assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us at [email protected]
 

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED