Environmental Technician

Environmental Technician 

Who we are and what we do?

Steeped in history with an eye to the future, Perilya provide long-term career opportunities for our employees.  Across our Lead, Zinc and Silver mines, we work on challenges with the steady hand and historical knowledge of our local Broken Hill workforce, while simultaneously inviting, growing, and developing experience that can only add to the success of individuals and the team as a whole.

Broken Hill is a well-appointed rural mining town located in far Western NSW. The town boasts a thriving community that has a strong mining, rural and tourism focus. Broken Hill is a family town and offers indoor and outdoor sporting facilities, multiple choices of primary and secondary schools, a regional hospital including midwifery and paediatric facilities and a regional airport offering regular flights to Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide.

The opportunity

As an Environmental Technician at Perilya Broken Hill, you'll play a pivotal role in upholding the company's commitment to environmental compliance and best practices within our mining operations. Reporting directly to the Environmental Superintendent, you'll actively contribute to supporting environmental management activities across both the Perilya Broken Hill and Port Pirie operations. Key responsibilities will include:

• Conducting air quality assessments.
• Performing nose and vibration sampling. 
• Managing ground, surface water and weeds. 
• Liaising with internal stakeholders. 

Why us?

We offer the benefits that you would expect from a leader in our field, including:

• Monday - Friday residential roster, be home every night, with weekends off.
• Private health capped reimbursement.
• Discounted Corporate gym and aquatic membership. 
• Salary packaging options (i.e. Novated vehicle lease).
• The opportunity to earn accrued days off (ADO) up to 12 days per annum.

But what makes us different? 

• Our work.  We offer challenging work in mines that have existed for over 135 years, on one of the great ore deposits of the world.
• Our loyalty.  We want you to reach your potential while contributing to ours.  We will help you grow while we go on this journey together.
• Our culture.  We are a diverse team, some with family backgrounds that can be traced back over 100 years working in these very mines.  At the same time some of our team are experiencing their first time in the mining industry and underground and are hungry for shared knowledge and experience.
• Our community.  Our town is built around the mines.  This means that you have less than a 10-minute drive to work and can be home to relax and unwind at the end of your shift in no time at all.  With a blend of mining history, renowned artists, a claim to being Australia’s first Heritage Listed Town, art studios, cafes, pubs, sporting communities, gyms and numerous schools, Broken Hill is ideal for families, or for individuals looking to explore and experience life in an easy going, yet rich community. You definitely have a work life balance here.

What will you bring?

To be successful in this role you will have:

• High school graduate.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills.
• Strong interest in environmental sustainability.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Valid driver's license.
• A demonstrated ongoing commitment to safe work practices
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with high computer literacy skills
• Current Australian Drivers License. 

Take that next step

A career with Perilya is enhanced knowing that we value the hard work and diversity of our teams, and we encourage applications that contribute to the continued growth and future of our workplace.

We have been mining this area for over 135 years.  Make your mark.  Be part of the future, while continuing to make history.  To learn more about Perilya, visit www.perilya.com.au 

To apply for this position, please email your application (including resume and cover letter) to our Human Resources team at *******@perilya.com.au 

Note: Only people with Australian work rights will be considered for this role.  Only successful applicants will be contacted.  Recruitment may be undertaken at any stage throughout advertising, should a suitable applicant present.