Holcim: As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Holcim are enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It’s all thanks to our 70,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products. Holcim People: Holcim people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues. The Holcim Experience: At Holcim, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in. To find out more, visit > About the opportunity: Holcim has a superb opportunity for a Planning & Approval Manager to be based at our Hawthorn VIC office. As part of Holcim’s National Planning Approvals team, you will engage with team members in other states / territories whilst working closely alongside the local aggregates, concrete and precast products businesses, as well as other functional teams. As the successful candidate you will be accountable for managing the planning & approval portfolio for the numerous sites of our aggregates, concrete and precast businesses across Victoria and South Australia: Further and detailed accountabilities are found in the Position description which is available upon request and will include: Providing strategic, risk based, advice to the business and functional teams, supporting short- and long-term business growth, Establishing and leading project teams including coordinating consultants and liaising with senior government agencies across the three tiers of government to efficiently deliver environmental approvals in a timely manner, Coordinating stakeholder consultation with the community, indigenous groups & agencies. Supporting Holcim Sustainability ambitions in Climate, Circularity and Nature and advocating for fit for purpose solutions. About you: You have a sharp intellect tempered by an engaging and empathic communication style. This allows you to proactively develop and implement project strategies as well as provide solutions while appreciating the commercial implications. Day to day you rapidly adapt to change and can prioritise a large and diverse workload allowing you to successfully manage projects and partner with the business and you have the ability to review large volumes of legal and technical information and cut through it to form strategic advice & action plans to direct the business. Further requirements include: Tertiary qualifications in an Urban/Town Planning or Environmental Science discipline. A proven track record of obtaining approvals for projects in the mining, materials, energy, transport or utilities industry. Solid understanding of the Victorian and South Australian extractive, planning and environmental regulations & approval processes. Excellent Project Management experience which will lead to innovative solutions fo r success. Superior communication, relationship building and conflict resolution skills - being able to educate parties in a foreign subject and influence internal stakeholders. Providing strategic, risk based, advice to the business and functional teams, supporting short- and long-term business growth, Establishing and leading project teams including coordinating consultants and liaising with senior government agencies across the three tiers of government to efficiently deliver environmental approvals in a timely manner, Coordinating stakeholder consultation with the community, indigenous groups & agencies. Supporting Holcim Sustainability ambitions in Climate, Circularity and Nature and advocating for fit for purpose solutions. This is an outstanding opportunity to join our high performing team and to contribute to our world leading business. Why Holcim? At Holcim we offer an inclusive environment, where our people feel comfortable bringing their authentic self to work. We offer a high-performance workplace empowering problem solvers, creative thinkers and innovators to seek combined perspectives and voice opportunities to go further and faster. Our workplace is a safe environment where individuals can be themselves and where we promote a diverse workforce. We are an equal opportunities employer, making no distinction on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or age. People are treated fairly at work - respecting and supporting human rights and non-discrimination. This is rooted in the values and standards set out in the Holcim Code of Business Conduct. We don't just offer jobs - we offer long term careers with a deep and diverse structure which affords a great number of cross functional pathways available as you progress your career so if you're ready to take your career to the next level and join our dynamic team of professionals, we want to hear from you. Apply now! We are dedicated to improving employment outcomes and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Candidates must hold valid Australian work rights with no restrictions on employment duration or hours. Holcim will not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting agencies in response to job postings.