Senior Community Relations Advisor Australia

Senior Community Relations Advisor-065669

Permanent

Description

There's never been a better time to secure your future with the world's leading gold producer.

Barrick is headquartered in Toronto, Canada and has 26 mining operations with many advanced exploration projects located across 5 continents and a large number of tenements located on some of the most prolific and prospective mineral trends. 11 of Barrick's mining operations are found within the Australia Pacific region, encompassing Australia, Papua New Guinea, Africa and Saudi Arabia with its regional head office located in Perth, Western Australia.

Cowal Gold Mine is a residential, first class open cut mining operation, located approximately 45 km from the town of West Wyalong in New South Wales and about 450 km west of Sydney. It is centrally located to a number of large regional towns and facilities. The mine currently produces 225,000 ounces each year and employs more than 350 people onsite. It offers an ideal career & safe, friendly country lifestyle experience, for singles and families.

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Community Relations Manager the Senior Community Relations Advisor supports the development and implementation of community relations programs and initiatives. This position forms an integral part of maintaining a positive relationship with the local community through facilitating consultation initiatives and community development programs that are aligned with Barrick’s Corporate Social Responsibility Charter and Community Relations Strategy.

Duties & Responsibilities include:

• Development and implementation of initiatives from the Native Title Agreement between Barrick Cowal and the Wiradjuri people
• Coordination of internal and external stakeholder consultation and communications
• Assist in obtaining the required approval permits for future project development
• Assist in the development and implementation of the Barrick Community Relations Management System

Experience & Requirements:

• Extensive in field Community Relations experience, ideally in the mining industry
• Tertiary qualifications in Social Sciences or related discipline
• Ability to engage and maintain positive relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated business writing and presentation skills and the ability to communicate across a wide audience
• Intuitive team player with a proactive approach to problem solving
• Experience in developing and implementing community development programs

This is a residential position working a 5/2/4/3 roster.

This position offers a competitive mining industry remuneration package in line with qualifications and experience. Beyond the standard employment benefits, additional employment benefits include premium health cover for the whole family, salary continuance insurance and salary packaging options. A relocation package will also be offered to the successful candidate.

Applications close Friday 12^th August

2011

	Senior Community Relations Advisor Australia