Environmental Advisor

Bellevue Gold Limited (ASX:BGL) is a high-grade gold mine in Western Australia. The Bellevue mine has a forecasted 10+ year mine life producing over 200,000 Au Ozs for the first five years of production. Construction of the mill has recently been completed, with first gold pour completed in CY Q4 2023.

Underground mining has occurred since late 2020 to establish multiple mining fronts that de-risks the project in advance of underground production. The operation is an industry stand out with strong financial and ESG metrics underpinned by the exceptional grade of the project.

The Bellevue Gold Project is located approximately 30km north of Leinster township and sits in a major gold and nickel producing district. The Company has a highly skilled management team with a track record of exploration success and development of major gold mines.

Bellevue Gold’s vision is to be a sustainable gold mining company that enriches our shareholders, community and people. The company strives to create a high-performance organization that delivers superior shareholder value, positive ESG outcomes and an environment for people to thrive.

The focus of this role is to ensure compliance to the Company’s statutory Environmental obligations, assist in driving cultural change within the workplace to ensure all personnel understand individual and company responsibilities with respect to environmental management.

This position is offered on a full-time basis, working 12 hours per day on an 8 days on, 6 days off roster at our Bellevue Gold Project outside of Leinster WA. 

Your main duties and responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Promote environmental awareness and training on environmental matters to site based personnel.
• Conduct monitoring, reporting and compliance to obligations on all environmental licences and approvals.
• Provide support to the Senior Environmental Advisor.
• Assist with the development of environmental documentation and the submission of internal and statutory environmental reporting..
• Champion the site waste management program.
• Conduct inspections of all working areas as per the operational inspection schedule and Government compliance requirements.
• Ensure any instances of non-compliance or environmental incidents are managed and reported.
• Assist with implementation and maintenance of the Environmental Management Plan and relevant operating procedures.
• Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement in environmental management.
• Work closely and collaborate with other Bellevue Gold personnel within the immediate team and across the business.
• Provide assistance with all Environment activities as required

Key Skills/Qualifications/Experience/Competencies: 

• A tertiary qualification in Environmental Science (or a related discipline)
• 1 – 2 years experience in site-based environmental roles
• Computer literacy with MS Excel and MS Word and GIS programs as a preference
• Driver’s License (C Class, Manual)
• Knowledge of the Western Australian environmental regulatory framework, in particular, permitting and compliance under the Environmental Protection Act 1986 and the Mining Act 1978
• An understanding of Environmental Management Systems
• Well-developed interpersonal and teamwork skills
• High attention to detail
• Ability to work to deadlines and independently
• Skilled written and verbal communication, literacy, numeracy and presentation skills

BGL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and building an organisation which provides equal opportunities for all its employees with the objective of attracting, retaining, and developing a workforce that is representative of the wider community. In 2022, BGL was recognised through the Association of Mining & Exploration Companies, winning the Diversity & Inclusion Award & this year BGL has been acknowledged globally as an “Endorsed Employer for all Women” by Work180.  

Further to this, BGL regard engagement, communications, and consultation with the community in which we operate as a core principle to our business. Through our community investment program with local communities and the wider corporate sponsorship programs, Bellevue Gold aim to leave a lasting legacy